I do my research well enough before buying anything, so there won't be too many surprises.
I bought this one because I needed a new desk for my computer, and I dabble in audio on a hobby basis. The description was accurate, the build was easy (esp. if you know your way around that world famous flat packed furniture), and the packaging was as expected - no damaged parts.
But when I started using it i found the edges on the front aren't rolled off or rounded at all. I often sit in front of my computer in a t-shirt, and that makes the hard edge quite noticeable after a little while. I also tilt back in my chair quite a lot, which means the hard edge on the piano drawer is almost as noticeable.
Would I have bought something else if I knew this? Nope. The one star deduction is for those hard edges only. Overall the desk does its job and is well worth the money, and now I have a few free rack spaces for future units!