I LOVE THIS BED! I have to admit that I was a little intimidated having to put it together myself. I was also prepared for missing parts after reading some of the feedback on the product, however, I was pleasantly surprised at how well packaged each part was and how detailed the instructions were! Step by step! The most difficult and time consuming part of the process was unwrapping and staging all of the pieces. I was able to put 90%of the bed together myself. My 12yr old son helped me stabilize the frame to the lifts, and my 9yr old helped put the plastic pieces on the end of the wooded slats. 
I am VERY pleased at how easy it was to put together, I love the way it looks, and the quality is outstanding! The price... not bad either!! Very Happy!