I just moved to Chicago a couple of weeks ago for a new job. I work 50 hours a week so I don't really have time to go furniture shopping. I also don't have a car. I'm also a broke 23 year old so I needed something affordable. This is a GREAT couch for the price. I assembled it in about 20 minutes after working a 10 hour shift and it was easy. Its more on the firm side but that's what I prefer. You don't need any tools as most of the pieces lock into place.