I was more than a little concerned at first about ordering a bed online but am a believer now. This bed is well made and extremely sturdy. The directions could have been better but I was able to figure it out without too much trouble. I put the bed together by myself in less than an hour. To future buyers, make sure when you receive the bed that you identify the headboard and keep it separate. I did not and inadvertently reversed the headboard and footboard. Was easily fixed though.