This is a great bench but I could not believe how difficult it was to assemble.  I could never have done it.  A very patient, methodical friend spent about 5 hours on it for me.  The seat lid is not attached and is hard to get back on correctly.  The wood has already chipped trying to get the lid into place.  As this is something I plan to use everyday, I can see it will be frustrating.  I will say that it was inexpensive and probably appropriate quality for the price.