With the correct expectations and understanding of what this is - it's a good value for what you pay. Things to understand:1. It's about as low-cost as frames of this type/size come.2. It's particle-board, cardboard backing, acrylic pane.3. The laminate is printed/textured tape adhered to the frame.I ordered 3 in relatively larger sizes: 18x24 for some screen print posters and 16x20 for a photo re-print, in Barnyard Gray. Basically unless you get real close and personal, unless you're into this stuff and looking for whether it's wood or not, you wouldn't think twice. The laminate (I prefer to call it tape) does have both a visible and tactile texture to simulate wood grain so when light subtly reflects off it, it adds to the illusion. Shading of the color was rather accurate to what I see on screen. The frame "border" width is generous and something I specifically wanted. There is a big difference in visual appeal between having something in this vs. those even cheaper, less than 1" wide metal poster frames. In short, these look acceptably natural at regular viewing distances.Also, the fit is true to the sizes they offer. My posters and photo prints fit perfectly well. Like others report, I rather like that it's acrylic and cardboard. It keeps the frame light which is still a decent weight at poster sizes. Cardboard is also nice in that you can press the metal tabs that keep it in place a little bit and the cardboard has give for a snug fit. The packaging came very well padded and labeled as fragile; I was surprised how big the box was. I didn't have any shipping damage/issues.My actual prints for this project were about $50 each so I really didn't feel like spending more than that per frame to get these on my wall. Pieces that I care a lot more about and cost more - I spent on more expensive framing solutions. Then again, almost no one except fellow art enthusiasts ever talk about the frames. So for 80% of homes out there displaying miscellaneous things for home decoration, your hobby, these more than suffice.Bottom line: The materials used in these frames are exactly what you pay for so understand and keep that expectation. That said, these are perfectly great frames that make the framed pieces look that much nicer. Overall I would totally buy these again for appropriate pieces as long as they don't run into issues as time ticks forward.I love this frame! It looks distressed like a vintage frame but it's smooth so it's easy to clean. It's the perfect looking frame for a primitive cross stitch project that I'm working on. I would definitely purchase from Craig frames again! It arrived well pkg with no damage.I was ready to give 5 stars, but just couldn't and here's why: I purchased 3 frames: (1) 8x10 (1) 12x16 and (1) 14x16. I opened the two smaller ones first and was so happy with the quality and packaging of this product. Nice wood finish (I ordered the dark brown), very solid/sturdy, nice glass frames, firm backing, sizes as advertised - I was so impressed!! Then I opened the largest frame - not only was it the most expensive frame, but it DIDN'T EVEN COME WITH REAL GLASS! It had a different wire piece on the back for installation/hanging, as if to compensate for the weight (which would normally make sense since it's a larger frame), but my largest frame probably weighed about the same as the medium frame (the small and medium frames had real glass). There was no point in hanging this with a wire - and I actually didn't. I installed a little clip like the other frames had, which was much better for hanging. The "glass" on the large frame was some thin cheap plastic and I wouldn't have paid the price if I knew it was not real glass. Also, the two smaller sized frames came with a sturdy backing, but the large frame had CHEAP CARDBOARD!!If you are interested in these frames and are getting a size similar or smaller than 12x16 - I highly recommend this frame. Unfortunately, if you are looking at one of the larger sizes then it is NOT worth your money. To reiterate - the wood is nice and my pictures look wonderful on the wall, but the fact that the price increases per size but comes with such cheap quality of "glass" and cardboard backing, I definitely wouldn't purchase these again. If the prices of the larger frames were similar to that of the small and medium ones then I would have given this product 5 stars. But to cut manufacturing costs by using cheap materials and then charging more for the larger sizes is very unprofessional and disappointing in my opinion.Better than I expected for the price. I had something I wanted to frame that didn't cost a lot of money, so I didn't want to spend a lot of money. This looks quite nice on my wall. Not sure if it will last forever, but I don't expect it to.These looks amazing the only reason I have it four stars was cause of the slight imperfections on the frame. One of them arrived it a little bit of a dent amd the other one has gaps in as show in the picture where the corners dont fully connect. But even with those imperfections they still looks really good put upI love these frames. I purchased 3 of them in glossy white for 22 x 28 Indiana State Dunes water color posters. The 2" wide & glossy white gave a modern look to a simple frame. They are also very lightweight which I liked. So, why not 5 stars? I had to return 2/3 frames because there was too great a gap at 2 of the corners on each frame. Quality control could be better. I reordered 2 more frames & the gaps were acceptable as was 1 from the original order. These frames are made from very inexpensive materials which I expected including the plexiglass but at almost $50 a piece, the corners should be right & tight. I would have given only 3 stars but the seller accepted the return without fuss & my reorders looked pretty good & came quickly.Best picture frames money can buy. Quick delivery so you can start hanging your memories the second your photos are developed!fantastic frames - would buy them again.Superbe!