I read the previous reviews on this product and was mainly concerned about damaged parts.
Our unit came in extremely well packed.
The box was very heavy and had some dings on the outside. However, with all the styrofoam inside, reinforced corners of the box, and individually wrapped pieces, all the parts inside were ok.
Putting it together took some time, but was not difficult. All parts were there and extra hardware was provided. 
The only negative (if I had to pick one) was that some of the holes for dowels were over drilled. This means that some of them sunk into one piece and didn't catch onto the other. It's an easy fix - stuff something inside the over drilled hole to raise the dowel. 
Overall - the piece looks exactly like the picture; it is sturdy; parts are well made and align correctly.
I hope to enjoy it for many years to come.