Well, I knew I wasn't buying a high end desk. But the instructions were VERY confusing. Only one piece was labeled with the corresponding letter. The drawer sliders were labeled A and B but neither the diagram nor the actual sliders told you which was which. The instructions also did not indicate which side was up or down for any piece going together, the order was suspect if you wanted to use all the dowels / cam locks properly. The drawer doesn't sit quite perfectly. It took me well over the suggested time of 50 minutes to assemble. I did not pay a lot for this, and its the perfect size for my daughters room, Its sturdy enough but it doesn't feel "solid". I think it'll suit our needs fine though.