We had this halfway put together before we realized a piece of the headboard was bent. We decided to deal with it rather than trying to return and re-order. We just moved and my son needed the bed. Took quite a bit of effort and brute strength, but we got it to work. Otherwise, decent bed for the price. I do wish it had a lip or or brackets - something to keep the mattress from sliding off. That is frustrating. However, it's sturdy and looks nice for a teenage boy's room.