We took the time to assemble this piece when we first bought it 2 years ago. It was perfect being that it held all of our movies and games. I'm noticing that it is falling apart despite barely being opened - the doors are drooping, one door needs to be glued because the pegs come out upon opening the door. There isn't a lot of weight in it, and our tv is mounted, yet it somehow looks like it is going to collapse on itself. I don't know if it would have been better if we purchased the items already assembled or if this item isn't necessarily built to last. I'm planning on taking everything out to tighten it up and see if that helps. Overall it has been good for media storage in our basement but I am starting to look at new pieces.