I got this desk because it is larger than most and that suited my needs and the space I have for it perfectly. Some of the reviews for this desk are not so good so I was wary, but I took a chance anyway because of the size. I am very glad I took the chance. This desk is actually very, very nice. Very big and rock solid sturdy. Be aware it is time consuming to assemble, especially for one person. I took my time with it and put it together over 3 days because I was also working other projects. Unlike some of the other reviews, I found it extremely easy to put together. Every screw and hole lined up perfectly for me with no issues. However, my eyesight is not great. I had one slightly damaged part most likely due to roughly handled shipping: the tilting drawing board. I did not notice the damage because of my eyesight until the desk was almost completely put together as the tilting board is the last piece. I certainly did not want to take it back apart to return it. I contacted the manufacturer via email hoping to get a replacement part. Unfortunately, they did not have a replacement part. They offered me a 30% refund instead which I accepted. 30% was more than I expected and the damage was not major so I was fine with it. Besides I will be using protective mats on the desk surface anyway so the slight amount of damage it has will not be seen or affect my work. That might not work for everyone though so if you get this desk make sure you really examine all parts closely before putting it together. If you see damage from shipping just send it back, as they may not have a replacement part. Other than not having the part which I would have preferred over a refund, the customer service was good. So all in all, I am happy. The desk is awesome, you just have to watch out for shipping damage.The desk is wonderful but there are a few caveats. Originally, I ordered this desk in the black wood version. Unfortunately, the product never arrived and it seems like that version is no longer in production. This desk took some time to arrive. Additionally, the package box had several holes throughout it which caused some concern.The desk was well covered, but some of the pieces did not have their labels and stickers, resulting in some confusion and starting over. No pieces were broken or unusable.The desk is built, and it looks and feels nice... However the corner piece's holes for it's screws were not machined even and straight, causing it to be a bit uneven. The shelves were somewhat similar, but over-all negligible.I didn't really expect a giant, sturdy, full-sized desk at this price but that's what I got - good surprise!! It's a nice height, and I had 3 work screens plus my home laptop and tablet all in workable mode at the same time - I've never had this much space on a desk before! The monitor shelf is great and the drafting table section lifts well and works smoothly.The whole thing feels a solid class or three above its price range. Super impressed!I set the very first step up backwards, but that was my own fault - read the directions before you start so you know which holes need to be where, the pieces are different and it matters!Otherwise set up is easy, I did it by myself but would recommend a 2nd person just to hold things. Screws all fit nicely, I only needed a non-included screwdriver for the hinges on the lift.I've only had it up for a day so I'll update if it doesn't last, but overall, super impressed so far!This desk took me through The Hero's Journey. Your fortune, your patience, your dexterity and your endurance will be put to task. If you have the faintest trace of hubris, you will be undone. Only one thing will be left standing, and it will be a half-built desk.I read the reviews on this and every similar L-desk with a drafting table on Amazon. I learned from their mistakes. I saw I received a complete and seemingly undamaged product. I knew to wait to tighten until later on. As I started building it, the story began to form in my head. "This is fine. Maybe some negative reviews were unlucky with their shipments, but most of them probably just never built a Lego set before. This isn't bad at all." But when I got to installing the surfaces, I was brought literally and figuratively to my knees. The corner surface simply wouldn't align, to a point where there was no way the drafting side surfaces would ever be able to be attached, and I was nearly convinced the corner's existence wasn't even geometrically possible. In desperation, I finally loosened every screw on the main surface, and in a way I still can't fully comprehend or explain, the corner eventually aligned. I had tightened too early. I had almost lost.As for the desk itself, it's great. It's sturdy and provides a tremendous amount of space; if Alexander or Sargon had had this desk, they would never have gone to war. They'd have just sat in their rooms and run their hands over their desks in appreciation. Anyone considering a political career should probably just try getting one of these first. Also the monitor surface has a beam beneath it you can't really see in the pictures and it's sturdier than it looks, so that's neat.Embody your best virtues when you approach this desk, and you will be enriched. And you'll have a nice desk.I was so excited to get the package and start building was having a good time at first than I was so frustrated with the holes and screws and several other things but i have it it’s nice it’s good enough that I’ll keep it for a long time