We ordered 2 of these beds. The first one had a few bars that were a tad bit bent. So far this doesn't seem to effect anything because the bars are unseen under the mattress. The second one took longer to assemble due to the holes not lining up for the screws. My husband had to pound it over and over with a rubber mallet. Very frustrating and exhausting! They took approximately 2-3 hours to assemble. I've been keeping an eye out for reasonably priced loft beds for over a year. Ultimately, due to great customer service from Amanda L. at Wayfair we got a good deal on the beds. My boys like them and I love that it includes a desk. One less thing to buy when transitioning our teenage sons into their own rooms.