there were a fair number of scartches and one distinctive dent on the headboard near the right hand post to the canopy thats was rather disheartening. obviously shipping conditions and handling isnt monitored by the product dealer so I cant be upset with the product besides that it is a softer wood than I expected which results in the flaws,  other than that I absolutely love the look of this bed and am happy with it overlooking what I will have to touch up. It was an easy build 2 people minimum aside from getting the rails on properly. other than that its ecatly what I wanted!