I’m not sure about people’s claiming they got bed bugs. I’ve had my bed for two years now and never had any bed bug or any bug issues. The bed is really sturdy and easy to put together. I think I was missing a screw or something but it was still perfect. Wasn’t that serious. I’m 5’0 and 140 pounds or so. I pushed and dragged the box up to my apartment and put it together myself. Doesn’t take long to put together. I still put my box spring on top with mattress so my bed sits up high.