My daughter's antique bed collapsed for the last time and it was time to replace it. Since it was an antique, I was going to have to replace the mattress, too, so I knew that my budget for the actual bed had to be reasonable. I like things to look nice, classic, and put together. This bed looked nice online, and at well under $300, I couldn't say no. I had shopped all around, and there was nothing this affordable and this tasteful. It arrived within a week, and anxious to see what we were dealing with, I put it together (alone) in less than an hour. It was very easy to put together, and very sturdy once it was together. It is beautiful - and given its affordability, I was able to get some pretty nice mattresses for my daughter. I highly recommend this bed to anyone who might have second thoughts about online products.