Cage has a nice finish and is easy to assemble. Medium quality sturdiness. Biggest problem occurred when I set the cage up on the stand. The cage is slightly smaller than the stand, so it does not sit securely on top. It is hard to keep it from falling off. I bought some plastic cable ties and fastened the cage to the stand, so now it is secure. This works well, but you shouldn't have to do this on a brand new cage.