Are budget Amazon dressers under $300 actually worth buying?

Verified-purchase reviews and r/femalelivingspace threads converge on the same answer: at this price point you are buying MDF or engineered wood with paper or melamine veneer, not solid hardwood. They can look good and last several years if you don't move often, but commenters consistently warn against expecting heirloom durability. Anchor them to the wall, don't overload top drawers, and budget two to four hours for assembly.