Shipping was fine, package was received undamaged from the outside. However, when I opened it, there was a distinct and very unpleasant odor. I don't know if it's the wood it was made from, the polyurethane coating, the packaging material, whatever, it smells something fierce. Like dead fish fierce. Also, the solder connections on the LED strip had to be redone, as the wires were only twisted onto the switch terminals, not actually soldered.

I think I would give the item 4 stars if I only had to contend with the shoddy wiring... but the smell. Dear God, the smell. I'm hoping this is a one-off situation and that they all don't smell like this... if so, who's buying them, except maybe cats? Cause God knows, mine are going insane trying to get into the bedroom I've got this stowed in...