Arrived well ahead of the originally scheduled delivery time. It's a very nice desk, and sturdy once assembled! There were no holes to attach the monitor stand (this is understandable, since not everybody wants to use that piece). The instructions contain picture diagrams with letters and numbers only, and did not even mention a few of the pieces that attach last, to the legs of the desk, nor the optional monitor stand. It was still fairly easy to assemble though, after studying the diagrams (a few too many times). Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase!