Needed a new stand to hold a bigger TV, plus something that would class up the room a bit and hide cords compared to the old open shelf we had. Packing was decent, but it still managed to get a couple nicks in it, unfortunately right front and center of the top and middle shelf, but not terribly noticeable from a distance. Assembly was reasonable for the size, and it feels very sturdy when complete. All drawers and cabinets align nicely. Do have to be a bit careful of game systems in the lower cabinet getting hot due to lack of airflow - we usually have to crack the door when running, but not a big deal.