Bought this whilst it was reduced and honestly for the money it is fantastic. I was wary of the reviews saying it arrived damaged. All I can say is mine was in a box within a box with sturdy foam corners. Perfect condition. The grey marble-esque panels dont look cheap, which was another fear of mine. Also, if youve put even a semi complicated flat pack together before then youll be fine with this! For the price, its a lot of desk