I  purchased this for my granddaughter since she loves playing with the one that was handed down from a cousin (same brand) about 5 years ago. It was probably 10 years old when we got it and it is still in great shape. The dollhouse was easy to assemble by following the directions. It has a lot of pieces so it did take some time but there were no issues with the pieces or hardware. It is solid and sturdy even for its height.