There were a couple of missing, pre-drilled holes on my unit. Once it is out of the box, there is NO way to put it back in for a return. The assembly hardware is minimum quality but will work if you are VERY gentle. Fit one piece at a time together and then be sure to use a lot of glue. The directions do not call for glue but I did glue anyway. Once done, it is very sturdy and contrary to other opinions, it is not too tippy. Overall, good value for the money.