The rug is beautiful, and seems to be genuinely worth far more than the price charged. I did notice a bit of damage to the underside of the rug in one small area, but it doesn't seem to really impact the appearance of the rug, and I don't expect it to be a real problem. And at this price, I honestly can't complain. (Though I do plan to ask my friends if they think I should be concerned. I don't know much about rugs.)