I have assembled quite a few things in my time-- from beds to side tables and everything in between but this thing was kind of a nightmare.  The instructions are USELESS.  Through some experimentation I was able to piece things together (somewhat) but it was clear that it wasn't quite right.  I eventually turned it over to a professional who figured it out and hung it for me.  The fixture is inexpensive and yes, it shows. HOWEVER, once it was properly assembled and hung, I was quite happy with the way it looks.  It's adorable and brings a lot of light and style to the bedroom where it was hung.   

Pros: cool fixture at a low price
Cons: assembly instructions are totally useless