I was looking for a bed frame for a mattress I was given. First of all, the price was great. Secondly, I wanted one I would be able to use without a box spring that was high enough to store things that I don't always need, since my closet space is lacking. This frame isn't only for one of those mattresses in a box. I have a very heavy Stearns and Foster extra firm mattress that is 16 inches thick. My frame arrived on time, in a fairly large box. I'm not going to sugar-coat this; it's pretty heavy. I live in an apartment on the 2nd floor, no elevator. I managed to carry it upstairs by myself, though. When it arrived, I happened to be outside when the delivery man was pulling up to my house. He warned me that it was heavy and I probably needed help to bring it in. I live alone, so not an option.As I unpacked the box, I took note that it was packaged extremely well. Everything was divided into the sections that went together and they were shrink wrapped and bound together with strapping. There were layers of styrofoam in between each section of parts. The directions were very clear and concise, and included were all of the screws and nuts and bolts needed, as well as the tools required.The assembly took me about half an hour. Once completed and my mattress in place, I was seriously impressed. It's super sturdy. No wobbling, creaking, shifting... Nothing. It literally has no movement or noises whatsoever. It absolutely was worth the money spent. I love it.