From the reviews I thought I was going to have a hard time putting it together without a gang of people and that I was going to have defective parts. I was able to put this together by myself. Probably would’ve been done quicker but I took several snack and TV breaks. All of my parts and hardware were present, no holes in the upholstery, no damaged parts. I have a 12” mattress that I haven’t put on yet so I have yet to see how sturdy it is. All in all I’m satisfied with my purchase.