I was so excited for this desk to arrive but was quickly disappointed. As soon as I opened the box, it was obvious that the color of the wood in the pictures is not even close to that of the real thing. To make matters worse, there are markings ALL over the top, bottom, and sides of the desk. I wasn't really expecting an amazing quality desk for this price, but I at least expected a product that is visually consistent with the displayed pictures. Unfortunately, I can't return or exchange it since I desperately need a desk in the near future, not to mention the hassle involved with having to send this thing back. Save yourself the potential trouble and look elsewhere.