Okay this isn't perfect but what do you expect for $200? Sure $700 will get you something easier to get into but this is pretty sturdy and works. The worst part about putting this together was the clips for the rods that go under the mattress. They are WAY too difficult to put in (and annoying). That alone knocks off a star. Otherwise it's decent. The stairs hurt my feet a little but it's fine for kids; a more square/less rounded rung system would be nice for little more cost. It's quite tall and a pretty good buy. The design looks better than it functions but again kids are tolerant and this will hold up to 300lbs which is one of the better design points.
Not Wonderful But Pretty Good
Okay this isn't perfect but what do you expect for $200? Sure $700 will get you something easier to get into but this is pretty sturdy and works. The worst part about putting this together was the clips for the rods that go under the mattress. They are WAY too difficult to put in (and annoying). That alone knocks off a star. Otherwise it's decent. The stairs hurt my feet a little but it's fine for kids; a more square/less rounded rung system would be nice for little more cost. It's quite tall and a pretty good buy. The design looks better than it functions but again kids are tolerant and this will hold up to 300lbs which is one of the better design points.