The bed rails were delivered very promptly.  In comparison to the crib (purchased through another vendor at a slightly cheaper price), the bed rails seemed to have a more distressed look to the wood than the crib.  I am not sure if lines in the wood grain are just showing through the paint or if it's damaged, but it's not damaged enough to make me want to deal with returning the item.  No one will be looking at the rails anyway since they will likely be covered up by a comforter one day.