It was well protected for the most part, mine arrived in one piece but did have a puncture in the box which left a sort of ding on the side (seems to have gone away mostly). The finish has some blemishes in spots, quality is so-so. It certainly not more $500 and I would purchase the warranty. It does not smell like leather AT ALL and is of course Chinese made...
Its okay, not sure about longevity...
It was well protected for the most part, mine arrived in one piece but did have a puncture in the box which left a sort of ding on the side (seems to have gone away mostly). The finish has some blemishes in spots, quality is so-so. It certainly not more $500 and I would purchase the warranty. It does not smell like leather AT ALL and is of course Chinese made...