Ok just my opinion but I *really* think the footboard completes the bed. Beds without footboards always remind me of motels

It is lovely both ways, Kim, but my vote is for the footboard I know it makes the bed harder to make and you also have to split the bedskirt to make it hang right

Since the frame problem was *their mistake* - maybe you can complain about the hassle and keep the board you have at the quoted price - or insist they come exchange it themselves. It feels really *GREAT* to complain and insist on what you want