I always read reviews of products prior to making a buying decision. as such, this product had many 4-5 stars so i reasoned it had to be good. i was aware that it was only 18" tall and would not look like a typical tv stand. we received this product on tuesday and my husband put it together in less than an hour. he said all the parts were labeled and the instructions were as well.since our tv is on the wall, this unit is being used for a vcr (yes we still have one) and wi components.it fits perfectly in the corner where i wanted it. i would recommend this product.