The mirror arrived well packaged and was intact - the box had a couple of dents but did not cause any damage to the mirror. It's as described - in look, size, colour, quality - there's no distortion, and the gold colour is just that - gold (not bronzy or pink.) I find the mirror a bit flimsy/not as sturdy as I'd like it to be (based on other products I've seen in retail stores); however, that does not prevent usage. My mirror is currently leaning with the use of the stand, but I will be hanging it as it is my preference (I don't like the 'tilted' effect on reflection using the stand, and I don't trust the frame to lean it against the wall on it's own.) The price-point was ok - I got it on sale, and wouldn't pay full price for it.