I was unhappy at first because it shakes when I sit down like the joints may fall apart. And it is much firmer than my old couch, I almost bounce off. But after a few days, I have grown used to it. I like the firmness, seems easier to get up actually. And the joints haven't fallen apart. I'm over 200lbs and plonk down pretty hard sometimes so if they were going to I imagine they would have by now. All in all, saved a bunch of cash to buy other stuff - yay!