This is a great deal EXCEPT I ordered it in white and they sent me a black one. It was irritating to not get what I specified, but not worth the hassle of the return process. It also came in a damaged box which cause some slight damage to the top, but that is more a problem with shipping, not the actual desk. This desk is sturdy. I put it together in about 20 minutes. I bought it for my 9 year old daughter and she loves it. Very simple and functional, sturdy but light enough to move easily. Level and lots of surface area to work on.