Paid extra for faster shipping. The stand was still not well-packaged despite the extra shipping cost. The base was warped and does not sit flat; I had to add felt pads to get it to not rock. Note that the round top is plastic, not metal like the base. Most hats are blocked in an oval shape, so the hemispherical shape of the stand may not work well with your hat.
The hat stand arrived in a plastic bag. There was no protection during shipping. 3 of the 4 are damaged. They are bent and look terrible.