I've had my eye on this desk for two years and I finally (after buying four other desks) bought it.  I wished I would have just bought this to begin with.  I was leery after reading some of the internet reviews, but I think it is a wonderful piece of furniture.  There are so many handy spots for all my scrapbooking supplies.  When Fed-Ex delivered the carton (130 pounds) I took it apart in the front room to make sure all the pieces were there .  I sorted the pieces into 4 piles (of 2 smaller piles for a total of 8) guided by the instruction book.  After that, assembly was very easy.  Each section involved two smaller sections that were later joined together.  I only needed my husband for the last step-getting the desktop on, otherwise I did all myself.  Great desk, I love it so much!