I purchased this as a component of a much larger desktop organization system I'm cobbling together from multiple bamboo items. This product arrived pre-assembled, but it looked as if the joint between the top shelf and the left sidewall had been repaired after some minor damage in the warehouse. The drawers were sticky at first, but I rubbed them with some candle wax and now they slide in and out just fine. Overall I am pleased with this purchase because it fits in well with the overall system I'm cobbling together. However, if I had purchased this item as a stand-alone component, the repaired area may have warranted a return or an exchange.