I haven't had a chance to load the bookcases up yet.  We purchase two and the matching desk to put in our basement office that had just gotten water throughout after the spring thaw.  I wanted something that would keep stuff off the floor, look attractive, and have metal legs - just in case.  The look is attractive.  The shelves are hollow so if you're hoping for something more substantial or real wood, this is not the bookcase for you.  It took my husband and I a while to put them together but all parts were there and it was very straight forward.