My first ever Wayfair complaint. This is a nice looking rod, feels sturdy and I love the newer version of “extension rod.” However, it took literally over half an hour to remove packaging. SERIOUSLY!  The plastic was sealed around the rod so tightly, I had to use my little sewing scissors to get it off. To do so without leaving scratches on the rod - almost impossible. The plastic came off it about 45-50 pieces. I finally accomplished that part, only to discover that the paper label wrapped around the rod was glued to it. No way to remove that without marring of the rod. For that reason, and that reason only, I would not recommend this purchase. No one needs that frustration.