The instructions are adequate.  You shouldn't have ay problems understanding them.  I did run into one issue.  The mount is not compatible with all TV's.  For instance, I bought a 60&#34; LG 3D TV from another site for a Cyber Monday deal of $600.  Replaced my 47&#34;.  HOWEVER, the LG I bought has integrated speakers that are &#34;down firing&#34; in the base and the bottom is approximately 3/4 of an inch wider than anywhere else on the TV.  So, after I placed the TV on the wall, because the bottom speaker was slightly larger, I could not get to the safety screw of the mount.  So, the TV is hanging, but, the safety screws are not tightened.  You can't ever so slightly pull the TV from the wall either or the screws will not line up.  Does it work? Yes.  But, if you have kids (which I don't), or live in an earthquake area (which I don't), you may not want to use this with certain LG TV's.It's is sturdy, it does include a long HDMI cable and a level.  The value is great, the construction is good.  I would recommend this.  Just heed my advise if using an LG TV. 

Question: How is the shipment?
Answer: The instructions are adequate