This tree came wrapped in Bubble Cushion,  in a box within a box, so it was very well packed. The sturdy metal stand is well made and couldn't have been any easier to use. The tree came in three sections and was a breeze to assemble. The LED lights are a white-white instead of a yellow-white, but we soon decided that was a nice change from our old incandescent lights. If you like the idea of having a tree that is easy to trim, this is THE tree for you!