Shipping: Took about a week and arrived 3 days ahead of schedule. 
Packaging: It was well packaged and the cushions were vacuum sealed. I was worried they wouldn't fluff up well but they actually look pretty good
Assembly:  It took a few hours while watching tv.  The only tool I needed was a pair of scissors to cut open the packages and cut through the straps holding each part inside the base.  The instructions are just pictures. I had 2 metal pieces leftover from each of the 6 boxes.  They are pictured in the list of expected items but not in the directions. I'm not certain what to do with them. Possibly to link the couch sections together but I don't know. It was a bit difficult to get some of the cushions out of the base but I assembled everything by myself with ease.
Quality:  they material is soft, cushions are firm, springs seem sturdy, and there is no weird chemical smells. All around good couch
I would recommend to a friend.