The bed is very nice, just as I expected it to be, for a very reasonable price, and no shipping cost (which is extremely nice as I live in a remote location). I managed to haul the pieces to the upstairs bedroom and assemble the bed by myself as it was quite simple to do. The only glitch was that one bolt was missing and I didn't have an equal substitute in my hardware cabinet (and couldn't run to town to get one). I'm also a little concerned that the wooden slats that hold up the mattress may be a little too lightweight, but they may turn out to be just fine. Overall, I would rate the quality and appearance of the bed very highly.