I was pretty nervous about this bed frame at first, but it was surprisingly easy to assemble. As long as you're not in a hurry and follow the instructions step-by-step, the headboard and screws fit together almost perfectly. It feels like it's quite solidly made, and it doesn't creak at all. All the parts are complete, which is a real time saver. I also added some vertical slats at my own expense, but of course, that's purely up to you. For those on a budget, I truly recommend this bed frame, but remember to treat the box well so you don't run into parts problems like others have said. Let's look forward to it together and see if it can still be as good as new in the long run. All in all, I'm pretty happy with it and so far so good.