This was easy to put together...well, so says my husband. He didnt need anybhelp and it was ready to go in no time. Easy to move around the room. I recommend cleaning it before you use it. We love the nostalgia of this piece in our theater room. Makes it complete! The samples and all the parts were in the bix and it was very well wrapped and packed for safety. The box had a softball sized hole in it when it arrived and we feared it was damaged but it wasnt. Not even a scratch. I highly recommend this!