Packaged very well, a box within a box... everything inside wrapped securely. Very easy to assemble, took less than 10min (it's not rocket science) and it was ready to go. Wood is a nice dark mahogany color, doesn't look cheap, it's a sturdy piece once all put together (for a nightstand style table - NOT as an extra bar stool). USB ports work just as described, why they have two ports that are "faster" than the others makes no sense (to me, they should all be "fast") but they all work as expected. Yes, the multi-charging cable is kinda dinky, but again, IT WORKS... Not sure what "metal" they're talking about in the description, other than the sliders, so don't expect any kind of "metal" accents on this piece. The only metal you'll get is in the sliders and screws to assemble it. The drawer pull-knob that comes with it is fugly, so I threw that in the fireplace and splurged on a $5 replacement from the local hardware store. To note, the nightstand did not come with the beer - unfortunately you have to provide your own. Overall, happy with the product, although not sure it's worth $92.99 plus tax - but it's here and it works just as I needed it to.