Minor imperfections in the door and top wood piece when it arrived (not packaging related).  The hardware (screws specifically) were pretty chincy.  When I used them (with the proper bit) they shredded and the silver from under the black coating was exposed.  I ended up replacing the screws with a different one and using sharpie to make them black.  Be careful on the backer board too as it scratches incredibly easily (almost like paper...)

once up, and done though, this looks great, functions well,  is heavy without being too heavy.