I love the piece but there was damage to 3 different parts that I found when I unloaded the box. The box was so huge and heavy I decided to try to put it together anyway. It was easy to put together by myself — directions were very clear. The scratches on top I think I can stain the messed up shelf I just hid the hinge is a problem because the base is torn but I will just make do. It arrived a week late and I so t think I could have packed it all back up anyway.