The packaging was excellent and thoroughly protected the pieces from any damage. Nice surprise #1 is the instruction booklet, well written in clear accurate English and with large pictures that make parts identification and assembly steps easy. 
Nice surprise #2: the materials are excellent. This is not particle board with a thin, easy to scar veneer film; it is made of real wood all the way through so any nick or scratch in the future can be easily fixed with cosmetic repair crayons or paste. 
Nice surprise #3: they pack extra screws and pieces and label each item in a separate bag so you don't end up having to disassemble because you used the wrong parts early in the assembly. 
Finally, it took less than an hour to assemble and it is well aligned and does not wobble or flex. The wood is solid and this will be useful for many years. 
Highly recommend this nice little table and endorse the manufacturer.