Why buy an expensive bedframe when you have this? The product is beautiful. It looks elegant. We just had it for a few days, so im not sure about the durability. Shipping was in 2 packages delivered together. There are only 3 slats, which we did not use since it obiously will not handle the weight of the mattress by itself.  We used our existing box spring that had feet to support our mattress. Since that is the case, there is no weight that this frame is shouldering. The box spring fits perfectly inside the bed frame. No alerations necessary. The wear and tear I see is the headboard and the wood that supports the headboard. 

Also, the screws did not fit into the holes... we had to buy the screws which cost us $20 to purchase. 

Our bed is appoximately 30 inches high from floor to top of the mattress. There were no space. Between the headboard and the mattress.

Other than that, I am loving it!