We purchased  this  as  a  Christmas  present  for our son, and could not be more pleased. The quality and construction  are first rate. I read some reviews  about difficult  assembly but thats simply not true. My son and I put in together  very quickly  with no problems  at all. This desk is very sturdy  and should  last him through high  school  and  college. We would  definitely  recommend  it  to  others.