Package arrived in good shape, the mantle was protected very well, easy to install the sides, a little harder to mount (anchored to the brick wall) but my husband had the proper toggles and so it is very solidly mounted. Very substantial mantle. the off white antique paint is kinda funky looking as they tried to make the appearance of a shabby chic sorta? I think that I will give it my own paint job so it doesn't look so cheap? But, if ordered I would choose a white or black even. Great Mantle, still happy with the purchase.