I read all the reviews prior to purchase and have had none of those issues! We put it together fairly quickly and it is stable, not wobbly at all. Seller said it would hold 100 pounds and I believe it as I have put a lot on it with no instability. The slide out feature is great!!! Although not inexpensive it is worth the money I spent as it takes care of some office issues I have had with a much smaller printer stand. I selected the wood & black version and it looks very good in the main part of our family room!