I ordered this clock  on monday an it arrived on wensday,the box had 3 holes in it, but styfoam surrounding the clock kept it in perfect condition it was very easy for my husband to put together . This clock is sooo beautiful. We have a 2-story familyroom and I need something on a wall that soars 16 ft with 2 arches underneath. The clock is large but not overwhelming it looks expensive. I had purchased another clock from a high end store in downtown Atlanta that cost $600.00 but had to return it because it was just overwhelming even for my large space!  I think maybe because the face of the clock was solid, whereas this clock has a open profile.