Shipping was very fast. I was shocked at how small the box was when it arrived on my doorstep. It took me about an hour to get it put together but that was half the fun. The pearl color looks very nice and the protective strip that covers the top edges really finishes it off nicely. I set it up in its longest configuration (34 cubic feet/ 9.5 x 2.5 feet). I’m very impressed with the quality. The only complaint I have is that it will cost me a small fortune to fill it up with quality soil! However, utilizing the Hugelkultur method will significantly reduce the amount of soil I need, so I plan on doing that. I will definitely be ordering more of these!