The item was well packed and arrived largely undamaged (some wear at one of the finished edges, but it's hardly noticeable).  It took a while to put together, but the directions were not difficult to follow.  What concerns me is that the top shelf is held on by 4 small wooden pegs and some wood glue.  I nailed the cardboard backing (which should really be decorative) on last, but before I did, the whole cart was pretty wobbly.  Some of it's final stability is really depending on a piece of cardboard that you nail to the back.  In conclusion, it looks nice and it is currently standing, but if I come home some day to find my microwave on the floor, I won't be shocked.