I read reviews of people having trouble assembling this. It took me about 5 mins from start to finish. So in the case that you have trouble opening things like cereal boxes and jars of pickles, I would say go buy a pre-assembled lamp. However, if you can remember "lefty loosy righty tighty" I think you'll be fine. Oh and the lamp itself is nice. I got mine for 70 or so, which I think was a good deal. 150 might be a little steep.