We purchased the hammock very recently and are very happy with it.  My daughter assembled it, and said that it took her a bit, but that it was not terribly hard to assemble.  The stand is very sturdy and the hammock is comfortable and attractive.  Our dogs like to join us on the hammock and, althgh the hammock is well constructed, we have found that the stitching on the side may need to be reinforced to be dog proof.