The bed is outstanding. While it is fiber board it is commercial grade and very strong, the lamination does not chip easy and everything is packaged well.  There is only one issue in a couple of the first steps you need to insert a screw sleeve into some of the parts.  The sleeve screws holes are too small, it reccomends yo use a hammer if you do this is will chip and blow out large pieces. take the time and take a drill bit to widen the hole just enough for a tight press fit with your thumb.  It is totally worth it unless you like chunks missing on the sides of your bed.