The headboard arrived with a crack across it, but it isn't very obvious. Some of the machined screw holes in the metal frame are slightly too small for the screws to fit, so we only have about 2/3 of the screws in. We were looking for an inexpensive frame for our guest bedroom, and we certainly got what we paid for. I would have returned it if it was going to be routinely used. It is functional for the occasional overnight guest.