Mattress was delivered earlier than expected which was nice.  Box was heavy, which was also good because the mattress was solid.  We opened the box and it came with a special cutter to open the plastic so we didn't hurt the mattress.  When we cut the plastic the mattress puffed right up.  It's nice thick and solid.  It doesn't have much of a pillow top, but that's okay.  Love the dark of the mattress especially for my young daughters room.