Never have I ever ordered "assembly required" furniture and had it be soooo easy! The packaging was not excessive...just enough to protect the pieces. Everything fit into place easily and as it should. And how great that it came with its own mallet so I didn't have to go buy one! The quality is great! Very basic but just what I needed to get my daughter's mattress off the floor and create great under bed storage! I love the height since I don't have a box springs underneath it. I'm so happy with this purchase!!