We purchased this bunk bed for our boys, and we couldn't be happier with the way they came together.  The bed is very sturdy, and we see it standing up to the test our rough and tumble little guys are going to give it.  Assembly was easy, and the directions were very straight forward.  The bed came in two boxes and was well packaged and organized. My only complaint is though the bed (ordered in rustic grey) looks as though it's been stained rather than painted, it does not have the grainy wood and distressed look that swayed me to purchase it when choosing among several other bunk beds.