Received monitor stand appears to have been used or at least previously opened - product packaging unsealed, inner plastic packaging torn, top of stand has scratches from being dragged over - but arrived intact and functional. My monitor is now at the correct viewing height and the base of the monitor covers any surface scratches on the top of the stand. After installation, I now have more usable desktop real estate under the outer corners of my monitor. I don't know how long I will be using it. a plastic trolley for lazy Susanne, since it has to be carefully filled. Too much weight on one side will scratch the carriage when turning, but it's handy for keeping the needle from rolling away. - mine always lands on the floor. The silver gray metal/black plastic appearance perfectly matches my computer/monitor/keyboard and other desk accessories.