I finally got mine in today! & I cautiously opened the box hoping for a non-cracked poly-carb. Thankfully mine was immaculate. Everything was shipped sandwiched together, but not screwed, except the plate. Package foam was very tight though, which is great to see.
My only issue was the PCB; last 4 LEDs weren't working, & figured it was the 'reflow' issue. I'm no soldering expert, but I was able to do it after a few attempts and actually felt a little click of the pin reflowing when I finally got it. Beginners shouldn't be worried.
now I'm just waiting to get stabilizers, (I guess I didn't order any?)
*edit: I got the brass plate. It's a matte powder finish, not mirror - in case anyone was wondering. Anodizing on both is rather gorgeous.