the wood itself is pretty much as described; however, I paid something like $25 online for the piece... didn't pay too much attention to it, picked it up, went home... when I got home, found the labeled price for the piece was around $15... The shipping price for the online price was around $11, give or take... so I thought going to get it would be cheaper... didn't realize the canton, MI store was also going to overcharge for $9... I do not trust woodcraft to be ethical. also recently heard the canto store is closing; terrible customer service; good riddance...