this was packaged well, and i put together following instructions ok. one of the issues with the diagrams is that some things were not as clear, but I knew this going in from other reviewers and was patient.  the glass does scratch, so i had it on a bedspread to protect it and was able to install/assemble all myself.  This is a great desk and will work well for studying/working as well as makeup application as the glass is so easy to clean. when its placed by a window, under the tempered glass can get very hot if its sunny outside so careful when storing electronics on shelf below.  Overall extremely pleased.