My package was beat up but the product was not damaged. I purchased this in the white finish. My curtains are grommet style and the rings do mark this finish. Since it is up high it isn’t noticeable.  I wish I had checked out some  YouTube videos before mounting.  There is a middle support bracket I had to use otherwise the rod would sag. I think I could have placed the outer brackets closer together (mine are close to the finials) which may have reduced the sag.  I think this white finish would be better for sheer on curtains.