I bought this clock to replace a dated floor clock in my living room. I read the reviews which were so-so but I thought I would buy it anyway because I liked it and the price was right. It arrived with just the box wrapped in bubble wrap. When I opened it, the top "curl" was broken off, as was the case with a few other reviews. I was going to send it back but since it was a clean break, I glued it with some wood glue. The clock is now up on my living room wall and I have to say I do love it. It keeps accurate time and the chimes aren't too loud. I didn't have any trouble setting the chimes timer or the clock itself. I like that it doesn't chime at night. You can't even see where the broken piece was, it glued up perfectly. I do think it should've been shipped wrapped in bubble wrap and then put into another box for extra protection. The back of the clock could also fit in a little more snug, but it's ok once it's on the wall. I would recommend this clock, all in all, it is very pretty, despite the few minor flaws I mentioned. You get what you pay for, and the price certainly was budget friendly.