It.s solid--not sure at 200lbs I'd want to walk on it, but even with a 75" nearly 100 lb TV, I have no worries about it being strong enough.I thought the instructions were fine. The need for proper technique of seating all the screws (and not tightening) until alignment is achieved--then tightening was mentioned a couple of times. The threads were fine and not prone to cross threading (provided one follows the advice provided above), which isn't always the case when buying goods requiring assembly that are made in China. I took about 30 minutes and was able to do it by myself without any problems. The overall weight was a pleasant surprise as well, especially compared to the ones I've owned made of steel and tempered glass.I like the style--clean lines, functional looking without being too boxy. So where does it miss? While I've resigned myself to the use of "engineered" wood, I'm not crazy about it and would like the option of a more melamine finish in black. As it comes, it is the faux distressed look which I prefer over a straight imitation of cabinet grade materials. (Oh and make sure to use a damp cloth to remove any fibers from the panels which can get inside electronics or ones skin).The other miss has to do with the center shelf. The compartments are nearly the same size--nine inches in the lower one and nine and a half in the upper. What I would have preferred is slotting the holes and the side rails more asymmetrically--say 8" and 10.5". In my case I would use the larger space on top to accommodate a center speaker, which still gives me more than enough room for an AVR below.And given the construction, this piece could be flipped so that the larger compartment is below. My center speaker just fits but I don't have enough space to tilt it up so that the sound is steered more to ones ears. I cannot yet say what impact this will have as I'm waiting for the center speaker to arrive. But apart from these quibbles, I rounded my 4.5 stars upward to 5 based on price and ease of assembly. We love Allen wrenches! Oh and the extra bolts and what not is always appreciated--the lettered, partitioned bubble packs for loose parts should be made mandatory.