This crib is wonderful.  It is very beautiful and well built.  I have only had it for a short time so I can't comment on if it scratches easily.  A big thing for me, that the picture doesn't show, is that the crib comes with a toddler side rail like many of the other cribs.  I didn't expect it to come with one, but was very pleased to see that I had the option of adding a side rail when converted to a toddler bed to help prevent my little one from falling out of bed :)