Shipped very well in double-thick cardboard, that opens like a book to reveal the fell face of the plaque.  So: the packaging presentation is very nice if you are ordering this as a gift for a new home-owner.  The screws are shrink-wrapped in place, and it came with a nice little welcome / install letter.  I choose this style, in part, because of the thickness compared to other styles we looked at.  Seeing this one up, the thickness is right on the money.  I think if it were any thinner it would look pretty flimsy and cheap. The colors are also exactly as pictured.  We went with the black / gold version and it matches the black door and brass hardware flawlessly.