I waited about a month before posting this, just to be sure- keeping the box and the other materials as well (as other reviewers suggested) "Just in Case" but the box and other stuff will be going to the recycle bin shortly. This frame is fine- in fact, it's better than the last one I had (which cost about thirty bucks more and was a major pain to lug home. I certainly wasn't going to be gouged by the bedding place (oh, the basic frame will be $99- heave duty will run you more... so this was worth the shot. I'm extremely pleased with the quality and solidity of the frame. Everything fit right the first time- instructions were clear and simple- I can't ask for much else!
<<<Sept. 21, 2011>>>
Thought I'd post an update- it's been a year now and the frame is still rock solid. I'm not exactly a petite flower, either- and this heavy-duty frame has served me quite well thusfar- not even a single squeak! I wouldn't hesitate to order another.