I can only talk about assemble so far guests dont visit till later..
1. I am not a gym rat, mid 40s and totally dragged box into house by myself. its 27 ish pounds.. according to box
2. yes made in china, yes metal and the end caps are plastic but meh.. this is going to guest room...
3. I took and unwrapped EVERYTHING first laid it all out... then assembled... took about 90 minutes mostly cause I am stubborn and did it by myself.. (used a chair to balance things) would have been easier with two.... do not tighten everything until end.. the slats you will need to pop in forcefully
I went back next day just to check everything , make sure I didnt miss tightening just in case.. all the under the boxes fit and my carry-on suitcase fit with some clearance...
Assemble
I can only talk about assemble so far guests dont visit till later.. 1. I am not a gym rat, mid 40s and totally dragged box into house by myself. its 27 ish pounds.. according to box 2. yes made in china, yes metal and the end caps are plastic but meh.. this is going to guest room... 3. I took and unwrapped EVERYTHING first laid it all out... then assembled... took about 90 minutes mostly cause I am stubborn and did it by myself.. (used a chair to balance things) would have been easier with two.... do not tighten everything until end.. the slats you will need to pop in forcefully I went back next day just to check everything , make sure I didnt miss tightening just in case.. all the under the boxes fit and my carry-on suitcase fit with some clearance...