The area rug is not as dark in color as I expected after reading other reviews about it.  
Additionally, I was hoping for a bit of blue in it after reading another buyer's review.
The size is right for what I need.  
The fact that the rug was folded in two before being rolled for shipping means there are a lot of creases in it.  
I've been sitting books and other heavy objects on it to press them out.
Overall, it seems to be a good purchase -- we'll see when the time comes to have it cleaned!