The finished product is great value for the money, it is/looks like a quality piece, it's sturdy (read: heavy), and provides both display and storage space in a nice "package". In terms of assembly/set up, it took a little bit longer than I expected - probably about 3 hours total, mostly by myself. There were definitely some moments that probably would have been made easier had I had someone helping me. And, at the end, getting the final screws in and the bookshelf upright definitely *required* two of us, and probably could have been easier with three. Overall, pleased with the purchase, if you want a fully assembled piece of the same relative quality and appearance, you'd be paying much more elsewhere.