To start the bed took about 2 weeks to come in (ordered April 7th, arrived April 20th). Once in the instructions are all pictures, but was fine to follow with no problem. I definitely recommend a power drill to help with some screws or at least a ratchet screwdriver. 
Once bed was put together it looks great and my 6 year old gets up and down the ladder with no problems. 
Wood came with a few scratchesdents but not enough to send back.