I wasnt sure what to expect seeing the mixed reviews here but dont hesitate to buy them! Very inexpensive but work extremely well for their pupose, which is just to stand there.The most important thing is to take your time while assembling and make sure things are correct before any screws are installed. Toothpicks work great, makes it less of a chore lining up the holes. Just put toothpicks in the holes and slide the other piece over the toothpicks so all holes are in line and then screw them in one by one.After all is complete, they look very sharp and more expensive than what you paid, and you dont think about them ever again (which is a good thing). Dont use the included soft pads, use high quality 3m poster hanging goo. works great