Although the delivery company does have issues with something this heavy because it is relatively poorly packed, it arrived without damage to anything other than the packaging. It may not be top quality, but the price was right when I got it. My bench vice just didn't have the hammering surface that I needed, so this is a huge improvement. It does require an appropriate low stand that is sturdy enough to handle the weight and the pounding, but that shouldn't be a difficult issue for anyone ordering this anvil.