It definitely is worth the hassle to assemble because there were no instructions but other than that I like itHonestly, I read previous reviews and I initially thought the product was going to be some flimsy plastic plates I had to snap together. Glad I was wrong! Overall, here are my pros and cons lists:Pros:1. SUPER easy to put together - Originally, I didn't use the instructional manual, but even then it only took me about 40 minutes total to make the cubes properly. It also came with the little hanger set and most importantly, the small hammer! It's super useful to find the clicks (look to cons #2).2. Holds up great - I thought it was plastic sheets, but it's actually almost cloth-like fabric held around wires. Might sound and feel flimsy, but it actually holds very well to weight. I recommend putting the heaviest things on the lowest cube though.3. Compact design - I myself am vertically challenged (I'm short...) but these things are basically perfect for a neat cubby for toys or a sleek shelf to show off your collectibles. It'll really depend on what color you buy (personally, I bought black, but the white shade will do the same effect.) and where you put it.Cons:1. Price - It's not as cheap compared to other brands, however, the price difference is only by a few dollars. If you want to save money, you could in time find better, but this is still an acceptable price.2. You need the CLICK - If you haven't seen a few other reviews, you need to know that when you're building it you need to hear at least 2 clicks to know for sure the caps are on the wires right. The hammer is pretty helpful here. The only problem I had with that was it was very difficult to get that click when it came to the intersections in the middle of my shelf. and if you mess up, you might find it difficult to get off initially.3. Smaller than I thought - Personally I thought the product was going to be bigger squares, but they were a few inches off my initial vision. While this didn't really affect me, (again, I'm short I don't mind) it might affect others when they are planning a room's design. But as long as you at least pay attention to everything with measurements you'll be fine.Overall, the product is nearly perfect, as long as you don't mind taking out an hour of your day to put it together. It is a decent price, and it's a decent product. Very satisfied personally.It isn't very mobile once assembled. If you need to move it over to get to something behind it, the pieces will fall apart easily. Otherwise, it works wonderfully. It is simple and helpful in keeping things organized. Good for the 25 dollars I spent on it.I wasn’t sure when I ordered these if they would work for what I was looking for. Now I am trying to figure out if I can use them anywhere else in my house. They are Great!Its easy to assemble and sturdier.I bought this shelf as a replacement for a bookshelf and/or dresser, and ended up loving the utility and creativity of it. I will be keeping this shelf throughout college and possibly after!I will say that it’s the most stable shelf. You can’t put heavier things on top of it. I had a humidifier on it one night, and it stretched the plastic a little bit. That’s just an fyi :)Very easy to put together and customizable. Not very sturdy when my cat tries to jump on it, but otherwise it gets the job done.I bought this to fit in the bottom of my closet, to store extra clothes . It fit perfectly. I also got the boxes that for in it and they slide in and out no problem. Another plus is that you can assemble it into whatever shape you need ! Super easy assembly too