The package arrived in perfect condition, which is amazing considering it originated in Vietnam. All the pieces were well wrapped and protected with plenty of padding. The instruction manual is clear and installation is pretty easy. I stained mine. The wood took the stain well and overall looks very nice. There were a couple of small places that had been touched up with a filler putty that did not absorb the stain in the same way as the wood around it. If I had painted it, I am sure I would not have noticed it because the surface was very smooth. I am considering the spots part of the character of the piece. For the price, it is a great product.