It's not too hard to decipher the directions -- two of us put this together.   There were two miniscule dings in it, but they can be hidden or filled in with furniture crayons.  The drawers are very handy and have a sleek little brushed nickel bar that you push on, and then you can pull the drawer out. We didn't bother putting the back pieces on, after reading the reviews about what a "pain" it was to cut out  the two small square openings which they have etched out.  The items you place on the lower shelf will hide the wires, and the stand is low from that perspective so no one can really notice wires unless you are looking for them.  Not too bad for the price.  I wish it were a little less expensive, but it the right color, and size and looks very nice in the living room.  It was a sleek modern style and less expensive than other styles, so I think it was an o.k. purchase.