Review on U.S. Art Supply Coronado Black Cherry Easel: Premium French Style Sketchbox Tripod for Painting & Sketching by Jessica Lewis

I was so excited when I received my first easel. I've been painting to find time during the pandemic madness, but bending over to look at my painting is hard on my body. I've looked everywhere for a durable easel and spent money on this one. I'm sure it won't be very expensive for some, but it was a stretch for me. The product arrived on time, the box looked great, open it and. It's covered in dust. I pull it out and my legs just fall everywhere, the photo shows how the pieces aren't lined up so the legs will always fall and hit me as they fall. It is worn and damaged, even one of the shrink-wrapped pallets is damaged. I will not keep it and am very upset. What a disappointment. I would tell you what to buy instead, but I'm at a loss. So if you all want to comment on what I should buy instead, I'm all ears!