Many pieces had thick glue all over them. We had to bore many holes out before assembling. A few pieces of wood cracked when screwing them together because the original holes were not big enough. There were a few chips on some of the boards, as well. When the package arrived, the tape had come off and the box was practically open. Thankfully, I have a handy husband who was still able to assemble the bed and make it look nice despite the defects.