This is by no means a flawless bunkbed, but for the pricepoint and real wood (and no MDF) this item worked for us. There were a number of scratches and sloppy workmanship with this item (see pictures) . However, I am not that bothered by these imperfections as I  suspect this bed will take a beating from my small children and their friends in the upcoming years. Assembly was not easy. I recommend using a power drill with an Allan Wrench bit and a buddy.