We received the bed within a week of ordering. Assembly is easy...the directions are very clear. We looked at many adjustable beds before deciding on this one, but I'm so glad we chose this. It is a wonderful bed! The adjustable base is great for my severe, chronic back pain. Plus, it's great to be able to sit up to read in bed. There was little off-gassing; other than the smell of the plastic they were wrapped in, they didn't smell much at all.