When I opened the box it looked a little overwhelming with all the pieces, but went together perfectly and in a short amount of time. I would have rated this at 5 stars, but one thing I saw I did not like was how un sturdy 1 section is. It is the small center section with the platform and little cubby. The rest of the tree is solid but remember to fully tighten all pieces to ensure stability and safety. Some trees I have had in the past lasted over 5 years and replaced only due to wear and tear making them look raggedy.