Package arrived in great condition. Packaged extremely well! My husband needed help getting the two boxes in. VERY heavy. Right now he is putting it together. At first glimpse it is going to be difficult to put together judging by a gazillion little hardware bits and peices that come with it. I think they would do better to make this item in a twist & lock type deal they have on their other products. ALL those tiny peices looks like it'll be a nightmare. Just so you know. So far so good. 
It took my husband about 3 hours, working alone, at his own pace, to put it together. It was not hard at all. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. We love it! Right now we have our big 75" Flat Screen TV on it, and it is perfect for it! No sagging or anything. Looks great!