We bought this stand while on sale (around $200 with tax and free shipping) - and it really was a STEAL! Between me and my husband, I'd say that we had everything assembled in approximately 2 hours. I read reviews complaining about the doors not being flush, but I would assume that that is an assembly error - not a manufacturing error. We made sure to leave room to adjust the magnets on the doors once they were put together, and I do believe that solved any potential issues with unevenness. This piece is solid and of quality. I should also add that this stand has SO MUCH STORAGE! My husband has so many CD's, DVD's, and Vinyls ... and we managed to store them all away with space for more.