Was well packaged--foam slabs and corners protected from damage in transit.  Hubs said it was easy to put together, but he had to pay close attention.  Screws that come with it are dark, so do not show, as some older reviews stated.  Also, the hardware that holds the back pieces together goes on the back, not the front, as someone complained.  It looks great in the living room, holds lots of books; be careful to put heavier books at the bottom to stabilize the unit.  Deducted 1 star because the bookcase is a little wobbly.  Ours is in an out-of-the-way spot and we have no kids or pets, so this is not an issue for us.  Otherwise, anchoring it to the wall is imperative.