Got this platform last Wednesday and the packaging had been torn open due to the outside cardboard box being too light to handle the weight of the wood inside. Both ends of the box were taped up with some of the boards sticking out of the box. After constructing the bed I found 4 screws missing. Not a big deal and was able to find substitute screws. I was at first disappointed seeing the box all ripped open and just barely together with tape at both ends, but the bed went together easily with studying the directions and taking my time. I did it all by myself in about 2 hours with a Phillips/head screw driver. I would suspect that I am not the only one that will receive this platform with the box ripped open. The box appears too flimsy to contain the wood that I guess weighs about 50 to 75 pounds if not more. Just a warning for anyone who buys this to be aware of I would have given this 5 stars if the packaging was better and thicker to contain and protect what is inside.
Bed looks good, poor packaging though
Got this platform last Wednesday and the packaging had been torn open due to the outside cardboard box being too light to handle the weight of the wood inside. Both ends of the box were taped up with some of the boards sticking out of the box. After constructing the bed I found 4 screws missing. Not a big deal and was able to find substitute screws. I was at first disappointed seeing the box all ripped open and just barely together with tape at both ends, but the bed went together easily with studying the directions and taking my time. I did it all by myself in about 2 hours with a Phillips/head screw driver. I would suspect that I am not the only one that will receive this platform with the box ripped open. The box appears too flimsy to contain the wood that I guess weighs about 50 to 75 pounds if not more. Just a warning for anyone who buys this to be aware of I would have given this 5 stars if the packaging was better and thicker to contain and protect what is inside.