The desk was shipped in good condition. It is wobbly at full height (i.e., my monitor wobbles as I type), which is an issue for me since I am 6'4" and it is *just* tall enough to be ergonomic (assuming you install the casters to get the extra 1.5 inch or so). It is wobbly at lower heights too, though the effect is not as pronounced. It is not so wobbly as to be unusable; just slightly annoying. Assembly was relatively straightforward. Note the "Left Leg" and "Right Leg" are mislabeled in the list of parts in the instruction manual.