Just put it together last night. Took 2 adults an hour. It could be done alone. It sits low to the ground but I like that so the room appears larger. It's a bit jiggly but not loudly squeaky. It came in a zinus julia box when I ordered something from a different company with a different name, but it is the same thing. I showed one pillow to demonstrate how small the headboard is. When reading in bed your neck comes to the top and your head rests on the wall. That doesnt bother me, its comfortable. I think this bed cost about 260 for king on sale. If the bed falls apart soon I will let you know. I'm leary about the 500lb limit, we were at 470ish last night with dogs and kid. It held up but we didnt jump. Its barely a headboard. It does the trick for half the price of a nicer frame.