text: I just received this and I bought it based on the 76% of the reviewers that rated it 4 or better. The smell is not as bad as I was prepared for based on some reviews. It came packaged in bubble wrap and in a corrugated cardboard box within an Amazon cushioned bag. So, it was in fine shape. As to its efficacy, I'll use it religiously and hope for the best. I rated it a three overall since I don't know just yet if it will work.