Assembly was easy, by one person, not two as recommended, BUT many of the long side panels were scratched, some worse than others.  For the price, the back panel was really cheesy (cardboard, basically) & it looks awful until the case is full of books.  I bought a number of these & had to make shims to use under the front part of some because the top sections did not line up, & the floor they are on is very even.  They were very well packed, so the scratches were obviously put there before packaging for shipment.  A bit overpriced, but good bookcases & attractive.