This is a good, high-quality curtain rod and it looks even better in person than in the photo on the website. Assembly was as expected.  The only thing I was slightly surprised by is that the finials push into place - they don't screw into place like the other curtain rods I have, but it certainly doesn't matter.  I'm really pleased with this curtain rod and would buy other products from this company based on my experience with this product.