We've owned and used many wall maps over the years as students, military officers and business professionals.  This is a big, beautiful and well detailed map that was a fantastic purchase at $6.95 PRIME. It arrived in great condition and went on the wall with only surprisingly minimal curling issues to deal with.  After rolling it in the reverse direction that it was shipped, it laid nice and flat against the wall.  The colors and details are great and the map is functioning as an attractive and useful aid as we learn about the world in which we live and track the news of the day. FYI, the finish is flat, not glossy,  It takes pencil marks well and erases with minimal damage.