Needed new sheets and thought I'd treat myself to a luxury set. I not only looked on Amazon, but on some speciality sites as well. I saw comparable sheets at 3X the price of these, but have been around enough to know that more expensive is not always better.I was hesitate to buy these because of the negative reviews, but as a long time Amazon customer I've learned that you just can't make some folks happy. So I contacted the seller with some questions and received a reply within 12 hours. Seller also guaranteed my complete satisfaction. I ordered the sheets and received within 2 days.Yes, there was a slight manufacturing odor noticeable right out the package, however, the smell was completely gone after I washed them once. Do people really insist on using sheets without washing them first?The color is good and the Sateen finish is very nice. Soft and smooth, but doesn't seem artificially shiny/slippery. Stitching is tight and sheets fit my mattress well And after a few nights, they do not look wrinkled or bunched up in any way. Don't know yet how durable they'll be, but will purchase another pair after I see how they hold up in a couple more washings.Update 09-23-22: Really like these sheets and just bought my second set! They feel so good, I'm actually sleeping better.