Well-packaged pretty bed came in three boxes.  All of the boxes had some damage, but the bed was fine due to extra careful interior packaging.  Assembly instructions were clear enough, but I had 2 issues.  When putting one of the nuts onto a bolt attaching the headboard to the side rail, the nut threaded slightly off and there was no removing it or tightening it then.  The other issue is that they don't provide a Phillips screwdriver for the wood screws (I had one), and the pre-marked holes for the screws are nearly too small to use without employing a drill (I managed, but it took some real effort).  Other than these minor inconveniences, it was pretty straightforward to assemble, it looks fantastic, and it feels sturdy.