This comforter came in a relatively small box. But I was expecting that based on other reviews. I've never had a real feather comforter before, so maybe I don't know, but I think this comforter is fantastic! It's fluffy and comfortable. It's not too heavy but works great with just a sheet for fall and I presume spring. I will add another blanket to the bed for winter and I have a thinner bed spread for summer.  I do wish that this comforter was just a touch wider for my queen bed, but I believe it is as advertised. For the $35 I paid for it, it's awesome! 

The color is a bright synthetic white, again, something I expected but I will probably make a little duvet cover for it just to make it match my apparently cream colored pillows.  Still totally worth $35.