Our packaging was damaged but the product was just fine. These shelves are just as expected based on previous reviews I read through before purchasing. I ordered black and there are some visible cracks in the veneer towards the part that will touch the wall. Nothing too disconcerting. They have 6 pre-drilled holes that allow you to find studs in the wall (16 inch on center studs). Unfortunately, my walls are a mess and we weren’t able to use this to find studs on both sides. We chose to hang the shelves regardless and we may use drywall anchors if we see any issues. But I’m not planning to put anything heavy on the shelves as they are in our nursery above the changing table.