We received the item with 3 large corners damaged, but the packaging was not damaged. It is too much of a hassle to wrap it back inside to return. 
It takes 3-4 hours to assemble between 2 people and the instructions prompt you to begin assembling the unit with the top side on the floor - MAKE SURE TO PROTECT IT OTHERWISE YOU WILL SCRATCH THE TOP being on the floor because the instructions do not refer to it until you realize that you have to flip it.
The end look and overall quality is very nice - pleased with the product

Pros: sturdy, strong, not cheap looking
Cons: too much assembly time and odd instructions