Honestly, when you see that most dressers that you dont have to put together cost 1000 its worth it to me. My husband may not agree lol. He took 2 evenings to put it together, while he was watching John Wick mind you. So it probably would have taken less time. But he probably would have rather spend the extra money on dresser you dont assemble and watched John Wick in his chair haha. I think it looks great and serves it purpose!