The crib is awesome. It arrived within 2 business days with free standard shipping. It was packed securely with lots of padding inside. FedEx guy delivered it inside our apartment with no problems. The color (cherry) was very dark and rich. It was very easy to assemble - my husband did it alone going by the instructions included which were clear and easy to understand. The only thing I have to mention is the smell - the regular new furniture smell. Our cat loves this crib too and sleeps inside with pleasure while we're all waiting for our first baby boy to arrive in August. I would recommend this crib to friends and family members.