I was so excited to get my bed.  The package was extremely torn up when I received it and I was so worried that it would be damaged but due to the great packaging there was no damage.  Not even a scratch.  The post are bigger than they appear in the picture because the bed is bigger.  The head board is well above 5 feet tall and really commands a presence in my room.  But I love it.  After a slow start, the bed went together very quickly.  All the hardware was included and I slept in the bed the same afternoon my daughter put it together.  Would definitely purchase again and have been very pleased with this company.  Just make sure you read dimensions if they are provided.  

Pros: bed bigger than I thought but I love it.  
Cons: bed bigger than I thought