LOVE this crib!!

We bought this crib after much deliberation and research. Cribs seem to come in four basic categories:

$150 and under: low-end cribs with few features and cheap construction
$150-$300: low-end cribs with extra features, but still cheap construction
$150-$300: well-constructed, hardwood cribs with basic features
$300 & up: well-constructed, hardwood cribs with bells and whistles

We were pleasantly surprised to find that this crib is not only very well-constructed, sturdy, and solid, but also has quite a few extra features, such as the large drawer underneath, the metal (not plastic) hardware and drop-side mechanism, and recessed hardware. All of these features just are not normally found on a crib in the $200 range! Our 2 1/2 yr old has just graduated to a toddler bed, so we've gotten over 2 years of daily use out of this crib and have been VERY happy with it. It's easy to put together and take apart (allow about 45 minutes to an hour for assembly, and half that for disassembly). Also, our toddler is VERY active and spent months vigorously jumping up and down in this crib - and it's no worse for the wear. We're extremely happy with it and would highly recommend it!