The box with the wooden post in it was banged up and looked like it had been re-taped several times. When I opened the box 2 of the posts had scratches and one had a good size crack in it.  I needed to get the bed put together for guests so couldn't send back. The bed itself is nice looking and fairly sturdy.  I was considering purchasing a night stand to go with it, but am a little nervous of what it might show up like.