The box is heavier than one might expect. Could be a two person lift for some. Table is well packaged. Arrived with all pieces and no smells. Extra hardware was included. Not just one extra piece of each but two!This sturdy table with two side drop-leaves is perfect in a small space, without any compromise on anything. The top is heavy and solidly made, and the wood-look is nice. Matches other furniture that can be found an Amazon. We replaced another (bulkier) square table with this one and this smaller size is so much more practical. There is plenty of space for two adults to dine comfortably at this table and it would also work for four, with the leaves up. The height is a normal table height. We didn't purchase the matching chairs, but they do sell them. The standard size dining chairs we had from our previous set works perfectly with this table. We may get the chairs later for an exact match.We needed a table for two mostly, but sometimes for four. We also wanted something big enough to be able to play games on and to build puzzles, while still having a smaller footprint. This table checks all those boxes. The leaves are awesome for different size needs.It was assembled by the not so assembly-handy member of the household easily, with the exception of four screws that needed a different tool than what was included. (If you have a drill and the needed bits and a shorter screwdriver handy it'll make the entire process go like a dream!) The instructions were good. There was only one part that was a bit unclear, but it was possible to figure out. The initial assembly did leave the leaves slightly off-kilter, but the tool-handy household member was able to install the four tricky screws with a shorter screwdriver and align the leaves. (In reviews) It seems that people who have misalignment issues may be having assembly issues, not product issues, at least in some cases. This is a guess, of course. We figured one person here may have the alignment challenge and the tool-handy person could get it to straighten out. And that is exactly what happened. If you are handy with assembly this thing will be a cakewalk. If not, you can still most likely assemble it, just be patient and with adjustments it can be done. The mechanics of the leaves work perfectly. They open and close smoothly without any weird noises and they hold with good stability.If you are considering it but apprehensive, just note the current return policy. A free return option on a large item is a pretty helpful option to have. Just keep the box and all papers until you assemble it and know it's all good. As long as you do that within the 30 window you are golden. Also, the odds seem to be in your favor that you will get a very good product.We love this table in every way and are so glad that we bought it. It is sturdy, beautiful and practical in design.If you need a small footprint with good surface area, sturdy, beautiful table I highly recommend this one.