This desk arrived with a small dent on the top piece.  It went together very easily.  I think it is important to note, however, that the top of this desk is only glued on.  The entire desk went together and the top rests on last, so lifting it from the top would be a bad idea, in my opinion.  If needed to move, it would need to be lifted from holding on to the sides.  Even with the small dent, it looks nice and will be used well.