The end result is an attractive piece of furniture. If properly assembled the stand is fairly sturdy. It shares the same flaws of laminateMDF furniture in being vulnerable to scratches and dents, but the darker color is usually easy to 'fix' with dark markers.
   Assembly is a bit time consuming and instructions can be unclear in a few places. The construction design is only moderately well thought out with a multitude of pieces. There are many steps where orientation of the piece is critical but can be a little unclear. 
   Shipping was prompt and packaging was great. I didn't need to contact the manufacturer and can't speak to customer service.
   Overall an excellent value for an inexpensive piece of furniture. Although quality is as expected, it does not look cheap to the casual observer.