I got this item at a discounted price and I found out why. It's a very nice piece, it's exactly what I needed for my living room. About the same quality as any Ikea like piece for the same price. The only downside is that the particle board/wood material it is made from is easily chipped from corners. Other people might not notice, but I definitely see it. Especially after it took me 3 hours to put together by myself. Might not be giving this piece to my kids one day, but worth the $200.