It was exactly as expected.  It's got some weight to it.  It looks like quality furniture and feels solid.  The only assembly involved was screwing on the legs.  The cabinet arrived with a great deal of packaging (wood pallets protecting the bottom and top, as well as a bunch of styrofoam and cardboard braces)... not a complaint, but did create the need for some pretty thorough clean up.  Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase.