I was a little hesitant to purchase this product online and have it shipped. This product has so much packing that even if the box got a hole in it the wood was not even be punctured. Putting the product together was a breeze. I put a smaller piece of furniture together from IKEA and it took me way longer to do the smaller piece. The whole thing is very sturdy and even more beautiful in person. Just make sure you read the dimensions, it looks a lot bigger in the picture.