In exchange for my honest opinion I was sent this to review. I did not see or read anything about "sample". The photo showed a full sized crown molding. I actually thought I was going to get the full sized crown molding. To do my living room. Idk what I will do with this. But it is pretty. It arrived tacky like it was still drying. But it was dry. Almost looks spray painted the black then a soft bristle brush adds the gold. Idk how it will look as a full sized crown molding. As a finished living room. So for the value, I have no idea. I mean as a sample, it's pretty. But to actually put it up and test it, I cannot 100% review this item based on the performance of what this item is supposed to do vs what I have received.