Purchased this item (3/6/16) and received it on Friday 3/11/16. Very good quality and very nice looking. Replacing another Persian Rug that was 2 inches shorter and 2 inches less wider with this one. This is the 5' 3" x 7' 5" Rug. Fits very nice in the area provided. Came shipped wrapped in plastic to protect the rug. And lays flat with edge no curling. Did not order the pad they recommended as the pad was not needed for our use of this rug. Wayfield really takes pride in their products, packaging and shipping and Customer Care.