Opened my book excited to finally tackle this project to find out the compressed wood was crushed on one side. I almost let it pass, but as it wasn't a hidden portion but the front view I can't. Disappointed. Overall packaging was great. It wasn't due to that. It must have been a oversight when manufactured. Came quickly from Wayfair. Would have been fine otherwise. Be prepared for unlabeled boards and a hundred or more screws and pieces.