The shipping for this platform bed was very fast.  All pieces were intact with no damage.  The overall quality of the product is very good.  The instructions were clear and I put it together by myself.  It is a very dark brown leather, a bit darker than I expected.  My only complaint about this platform bed is that when I ordered it, it clearly stated for a Full Size Bed(not Queen/Full).  It is larger than my full size mattress and so there is about a 4 inch gap where the slats show.  My duvet covers it, but feel a bit deceived as is not what was advertised.  That is the reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars.