Love this bed! When I opened the box I was impressed with the packaging. Everything was wrapped separately and corners were protected with cardboard. Nothing was damaged. Most of the bed was easy for two people to assemble. We did have one hole on the frame that stripped two different screws (we used lock tight glue to secure it) but since the frame is so sturdy it should not affect the stability of the bed. The most difficult part of the assembly was at the end where you attach the angled bracket on the middle legs of the bed. The holes did not line up easily, it definitely took two people for that part. The bed looks great and seems really sturdy, not at all squeaky or wobbly. I am impressed by the quality for the price.  I choose this bed because of the look and the good reviews it had received.