I was very apprehensive buying such an expensive and large piece of furniture online withuout seeing it first. I have solely relied on all the reviews given on this desk. We have not put ours together yet but judging from all the other purchases we have made on Wayfair I am certain this will be amazing. I have seen a similar desk at our local TJ MAXX however it was very flimsy and some scratched. I will give a more detailed review once we do put our desk together.