I purchased this bed on sale and received it about 5 days later. There were 3 separate packages, one for the posts, one for the headboard and one for the frame. Packages were beat up from transit but the majority of the parts were flawless. One bedpost was damaged but Great Offer Stock customer service had it replaced very quickly. This a beautiful bed, well made, fairly heavy duty, not cheap or flimsy, and easy for this grandma to put together by myself. Very happy with this purchase!