You get what you pay for. I just didn't want to spend a ton of money on the desk that is just for the apartment I'm in now. this came in at a little over two hundred. The directions were fine, and detailed enough. It took me about two hours to assemble this, with no difficulties. There is a LOT of hardware required to build this, so stay organized!!! and don't be in a hurry. It went together well, and looks ...well, like a cheap desk. Not ugly, but it's clear at a glance that you have a particle-board piece of furniture. If you have the budget, spend an extra hundred or one-fifty, and get better. If not, this is fine. I have to admit, that when I see 5 stars on a product like this, it makes me question peoples motives, or, if they have ever really seen a nice piece of furniture. Pros: price. Cons: It just looks a little 'cheap'. If you throw this in a room with nice furniture, it'll REALLY stand out (and not in a good way).