Shipping took about a week. Requires two people to put together. Directions are just pictures without wording and some pieces were labeled wrong. Made it very difficult to assemble. Took 3hrs to assemble. Boxspring is required and with the boxspring the bed is high off the ground. I am 5'6" and i have to climb into it. It is maybe 2" taller than my hip. I do love that it is high off the ground... Makes it difficult for dog to jump up on bed. Beautiful bed frame, we got the natural, and it looks flawless and expensive, its also very sturdy. Bed does move when you move around. I love it so much, thinking about buying it again in king size for my master bedroom! Thanks for listening!