The bed arrived in a matter of days with no damage! Assembly would have taken less than an hour, if that, but the holes on one side of the headboard were not drilled in the proper place to fit the sideboard piece that fits into it. So, we had to go to the store to get the necessary pieces to re-drill the holes and reinforce them to get the bed together. However, once the bed was assembled, it is very sturdy. The color is beautiful and the bed looks far more expensive than what it is priced for! Highly recommend!!!