As a disclaimer, I purchased this desk because it was relatively inexpensive and it would be used in my crafting room and office. I'm not a professional crafter nor is my office fancy so I didn't have high expectations for this desk. 
Shipping wise, it came a day early so that was a pleasant surprise. The packaging held up, but I noticed a lot of tears and indents.
My husband assembled it and probably took him about 30 minutes (ps- you need a screwdriver but the directions don't say what types of tools you need). Minor scratches, scrapes, and some rusted spots on the pieces. The pre-drilled holes were slightly misaligned for some pieces. The hardware come in labeled bags and the pieces are labeled with a small square sticker. 
Currently my desk holds my computer,printer,and scanner on the right side. The left side is where I'll do my crafting projects. Seems sturdy even with the bumps and jostles I accidentally do when doing work.
All in all, not a bad desk and it'll serve its purpose.