When the box arrived I could hear parts rattling around inside. I wasn't thrilled about that, but lugged it upstairs and unpacked.

The instructions were fairly clear, however a few pieces were missing stamps on them to identify which pieces they were per the instructions. On some steps, there was no shading in the pieces in the drawing so be careful when assembling the file cabinet section and take your time. 

The construction is cheap particle board, and some of the holes were off/not lined up well. The base of the filing cabinet section is off kilter because of mismatched holes, and the bolts you need to screw in crack the wood incredibly easy if you're not careful. 

Ultimately, it's a writing desk for like $130 bucks when you use a coupon. It is what it is. The drawers are light and feel cheap, but you can put things in them so it's not all bad.