I'm not quite sure what some of these reviews are talking about. This desk seems to be great quality for the price. I do have to agree with what most are saying about assembly. There are a TON of pieces. I believe it took about 3.5 hours to put the desk together by myself. I would recommend having an additional person to help with some parts. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. All of the pieces fit together perfectly. Five stars from me.