This was a great mattress for the price. We were looking for a decent mattress for the spare bedroom for when in-laws and friends visited. We didn't want to break the bank, but we also wanted something that could be comfortable slept on a few nights. This bed met our expectations and more. As described, it came in a vacuumed sealed package which made it really easy to get into the bedroom. After opening, the mattress expanded and was really comfortable to lay on. My wife and I did sleep on it for a night, just to see how comfortable this "budget" mattress was... It was very comfortable. After opening, there was a faint smell, but it dissipated quickly. Overall, in terms of ease of shipping, cost, and comfort, we are really happy with this purchase.