Every experience was marvelous. From order to receiving, 5 days for International shipping, mind boggling. The packaging was so unique, not only was the box printed with wonderful graphics, the map was safely packed with each section being separated by paper to avoid scratching. The pieces themselves were easy to remove from the wood sections they are carved out of, not a single one broke. They're stunning, highly detailed and solidly made. The supplied tape is superb, super strong hold and easy...