This was my first big purchase here. The bed looks way more expensive then what I paid and I feel like I got a great deal. I did have some damage to one of the side rails. It was replaced although it took maybe 2 weeks. Very sturdy wood and the leather like material gives it a nice touch. Assembly wasn't too difficult but was a bit time consuming. No predrilled holes for any of the legs or the middle support rails. It doesn't require you to drill holes because the screws will go right through the wood with ease. The slates do really good with supporting the mattress and weight on it.