I just received this stand over the weekend and LOVED it. My boyfriend put it together  probably in about an hours time. There were some scratches on the front but nothing that can be seen from a distance. He had to improvise on some of the holes, as they weren't big enough, but overall there was no big issue. Everything was extremely sturdy except for the back, which there is no need for it to be sturdy. Overall a FANTASTIC Product and I would order again.