Bought this platform bed for our daughter who moved into a new apartment and needed a new bed.  Came in 2 rather large, heavy boxes.  All parts in boxes.  Took my daughter and I about 2 hours to put together. But once it was together, it is very heavy, very sturdy and our daughter happy with it.  Apartment is small and not much storage, so having the cubby holes underneath was very handy for her for shoes, pjs, pants, etc.  I think she even stuffed some books in one of them.  I would recommend this, but be patient when putting it together, it does not go together fast.