I actually bought this desk as a foyer table as I needed to fill a large space and did not need any extra storage space . The desk came very sturdily boxed and there was no damage. It is very heavy.  The only thing I needed to do was screw onthe legs and flip it over, which was a two person job. When I ordered this desk it was on sale but later on I was showing the listing to my daughter and the price had been reduced even more. I called and was credited with the additional savings. I feel like I got a very  good deal on this piece. I really love how it looks in my space and feel like it has so much versatility in how I decorate with it.