I’m glad I read other people’s reviews. It is definitely a pain to unbox and it is VERY messy (I did the majority of the unboxing out on our porch with my winter coat on to help with the mess).  Patience is needed and being prepared was helpful. Undoing each wrapped bundle became irritating. The look of the garland once you’re done is worth it though, especially for the price. It’s exactly what my mantle was missing.