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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Ever Concept 4-Tier Metal Stackable Storage Shelf, 41-1/2-Inch H by 12-Inch L by 12-Inch D No Tool

Ever Concept 4-Tier Metal Stackable Storage Shelf, 41-1/2-Inch H by 12-Inch L by 12-Inch D No Tool Assembly Shelving SystemOne of the legs came completely bent. When I called the number, I was told they could not do anything about it and I would have to take it up with amazon. Since it was a gift the time had lapsed for a complaint. I won't order from this company again. The package also came in with many tapes. Looked like a return item. Very unhappy.

I bought a few of these, as they are cheaper and to be honest, better made than comparable items in a fixture catalog. I use them in my store to merchandise a number of sundry items. They come with frosted plastic shelf liners which allow for small items to be stacked, as well as when they are not in place small hanging items can be strung from the shelf ribs. They're very versatile, and when I discovered I didn't need the last one I bought, it came home with me, and now houses a collection of wooden bowls I've bought at craft fairs over the years. They fit well, and look more contemporary in the dove grey shelving.

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I set it up in less than 10 minutes. Easy to work with. 4/5 because one of the holes on the top where you are supposed to put a second shelf if you like for stacking was bent and unusable. I guess you get what you pay for, and the unit itself will work fine since I wasn't planning to add another on top.

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Wonderful shelf for the price. Serves the purpose!!!! Bought it to hold small itmes in my bathroom. So easy to assemble (my husband loved this!). LOVE IT!!

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When I first moved into my current apartment I had to figure out a way to add extra storage space. I searched online at multiple outlets and found a similar product from the container store that was only a 3-tier and triple the price. I finally turned to amazon and found this piece for a fraction of what the container store wanted AND it was a 4-tier! No tools need for assembly and it fit perfectly into the limited space that I have. Loved this product so much I actually ordered a second one for my mom's house!

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

ORE International R597-5 Five Tier Metal Book Rack

ORE International R597-5 Five Tier Metal Book RackPackaging was good. Very easy for one person to assemble without instruction sheet in no more than a quarter-hour, although smaller people may have need to two persons to assemble it. Includes all screws (although no extras, so if you strip one, you're screwed); the screws are hex, and a small hex wrench is included, the only tool needed to assemble. Tubular anodised or powder coated steel construction, with perforated steel shelves.

The shelves bend a bit under load (I have it loaded with 40-55 lbs per shelf, about a dozen large hardcover textbooks and hardcover and leather-bound books of religion, per shelf, no paperbacks or at least not any paperbacks that weigh less than 3 lbs and anyone who has ever had a library full of texts on physics, chemistry, and Christianity can attest the books aren't octavo-sized miniatures: religious books and most textbooks are bound larger than life) but appear sturdy the fact that it's holding up under 200 lbs or more of books proves that. The contraption is quite sturdy for its low weight.

If you load it down with heavy books, you need to pack them from edge-to-edge to keep them from tipping, although this may be a problem of carpeting or uneven flooring, although I doubt it. The shelves hook over the tubular steel used to construct the cross-braces for the shelves, but are slightly (maybe three-quarters of an inch, or an inch half an inch per side) less wide than the frame, so if one puts a very thin book (many books of philosophy, etc.) towards the edge without pressure from the stack of books against the frame, it can fall through the small crack.

Overall, it's relatively large, relatively cheap, metal, and sturdy enough to hold scores of large, thick hardcover tomes of several pounds each, which most of the particle-board cases aren't, as they bend and eventually break under the weight, due to the nature of particle board. It's enough to hold ~70 textbook-sized A4 or 12 by 9 inch hardbacks arranged vertically, about ~100-110 trade paperbacks or mass market paperbacks of non-enormous length arranged vertically, and some ~150 paperbacks stacked horizontally, or double that (although I do not know if it could support the weight) if they're stacked two-deep.

Overall, I give a 8.5 out of ten, or four and one-quarter stars, and recommend it with some small reservations as mentioned above (mainly the books falling through the edges of the shelves if they're thin) but you're not going to find any shelf without those reservations until you get in to the solid-steel institutional-quality bookshelves in the $500+ range, or solid wood bookshelves that are very heavy and don't hold as many books in a similar price range.

Five stars out of five for the price, which for me was ~$75 with free shipping from Amazon.

Edited 07/06/11 to more accurately reflect the greater weight of books the shelf now bears admirably.

I needed more bookshelves but didn't want any more heavy wooden ones. This is lightweight and has 5 shelves. It was really easy to put together. The shelves have a lip on both sides so they fit snugly over the bars that hold the shelves together. When it was complete, I took it upstairs nice to be able to carry it myself and started setting books on it. I completely filled it with books and there is no sign of it bending or being unstable. The shelves are 12" tall so taller books will easily fit. I like that it doesn't have a back, but does have a bar at each level so the books won't fall out. This attractive bookshelf gives an open feeling to my room. I would definitely buy this again.

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Shelf was very easy to put together--no tools other than the supplied allen wrench required. It took me maybe 15 minutes to put it together. It's very strudy and was a great replacement for a wooden shelf I bought a few years ago which broke. Glad I went with the metal. The only complaint I have is the back support bars make it impossible to stack books on their backs without one jutting forward.

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I ordered two of these shelving units for my loft and they arrived in one week. First, the boxes were not real bulky. The sender even wrapped extra bubble wrap around them. Second, I opened each box and each piece was wrapped in clear plastic. Everything was in each box, no missing parts. Third, the easiest way to assemble them is to screw in each bar first, only half way. Then snap the shelves in place. There is only a print out of the parts...no instructions. Then, after the shelf is standing with shelves in place, start to tighten each screw...but do not tighten it so hard as to strip it. Note: The extra bars are for extra support on the backside.

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I bought 4 of these shelves for my homeschool classroom. They were delivered quickly, & came with the tool needed to put them together. My kids had all the shelves assembled in no time! Even though these bookshelves are lightweight, they are very sturdy. I have them loaded down, and the shelves are not bowing one bit. All in all, I'm very pleased!

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Home Styles Orleans 5-Tier Multi-Function Shelves

Home Styles 5061-76 The Orleans 5-Tier Multi-function Vintage ShelfThis product was wonderfully packed and easy to put together. It's a two person job due to weight. The instructions don't note that you'll need a level or power drill/screw driver but really helped us in getting the supports under the shelves installed. There were questions about securing this to the wall and even though it doesn't come with anything a L-bracket should easily work out of sight to secure to the wall. Very pleased with the product. Exceeded expectations! Best price online and free shipping it was a deal! (We bought 2).

I didn't like the color of the metal so I painted it flat black before I used it and now I am very happy with it.

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I put 2 of these in my husband's office to hold boxes that were stacked all over the floor. They made the room look very sharp. I would buy this for my home as it is a great piece of furniture with an industrial vibe.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Floating Shelf Size: 1.75" H x 24" W x 8" D, Finish: Espresso

Floating Shelf Size: 1.75' H x 24' W x 8' D, Finish: EspressoThis shelf is made inexpensively, but suits its purpose perfectly. I had no trouble installing it with basic tools and it was easier to center than I imagined. To install, you must screw a wooden bracket to the wall first. My bracket was off center because I wanted it to be secured into the wall studs. This problem was easily remedied by the way they made the shelf with a larger slot than the bracket. I was able to slide the shelf over so that it was center and still secure it to the bracket. Easy. Looks great, works great. It is almost all hollow, so it is not for a heavy load at all.

Received this shelf if the mall today and it is BLACK not espresso. The shelf also looks very cheap. Very disappointed.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Universal Products - Universal - Bookends, Magnetic, 6 x 5 x 7, Metal, Black - Sold As 1 PR - Ideal

Universal Products - Universal - Bookends, Magnetic, 6 x 5 x 7, Metal, Black - Sold As 1 PR - Ideal for securing on top of file cabinets, metal desks and shelving. - Adjustable to fit large binders, manuals and files. - Magnetic base increases stability.Helps keep folders standing in file cabinets without fuss. An easy solution for keeping folders vertical in a cabinet. The magnet is easy to slide when you need to adjust items.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Atlantic 1002 Canrack

Atlantic 1002 CanrackI rec'd the can rack today and was immediately turned off by the flimsy structure. Placing several cans on it makes the center bow down and it does NOT hold as many cans as it claims (maybe if they were all very small cans) but certainly not your standard 15 oz veggie cans. While it's nice to have some organization to my pantry, I just don't think it's worth the money spent next time I'll spend a few more bucks for the chrome rack that is available.

I finished a new pantry several months ago and I'm now ordering some different kinds of organizers. This one is just bad. I'm one of those people that doesn't need to read directions and can put anything together. Not this. The problem was that it didn't have instructions. I had to go to the website to see a picture of it to help. I did get it together. I then installed it and was I not happy. The cans just don't sit nice and neat. It leans in the center. Find something else.

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This definately does not perform the way I had hoped it would. The wire racks are very flimsy and the weight of the cans causes the rack to lean sideways. This definately was not a good buy. The idea of the product is great, but the construction is very poor.

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I like the item. Nice way to store can goods. It just needs to be a little longer to be able to put more cans on each row.

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This rack is junk. Poorly made, flimsy, arrived bent, and there's not enough space for more than two tiers of cans. Most of my cans are Goya beans and they are too big for three tiers. I can't believe I spent 21.79 with shipping on this. Shipped quickly, but that's not much consolation.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Creative Connectors Trio2 Wall Mount Shelves, Modern Bracketless Shelf Kit, Walnut

Creative Connectors Trio2 Wall Mount Shelves, Modern Bracketless Shelf Kit, WalnutNot real wood. Chips easily to reveal the lighter color particle board underneath. Frustrating to put together and needed extra support in order to hold anything substantial.

You've got to use a large, unwieldy paper template to mark the holes on the wall; but the template was wrinkled and creased, so the holes didn't align well. Instead of eleven 1 5/8" screws, I received only ten. I also received five 2-hole mounting blocks and three 3-hole mounting blocks instead of the required four of each. Also, some of the mounting screws in the sealed package had drywall dust on them and were obviously used. Don't waste your time on this one.

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The kit was missing parts, and the ones that were there offered clunky assembly. A nightmare to put together, had to rig it to make it work, and it can't take any weight.

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This was missing important pieces when I received it and I was unable to build it which is why I gave the above rating.

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Unfortunately I can't give this product a good review. When I opened the box and reviewed the instructions, I realized that all the 2 hole connectors (used to assemble and mount) were missing. Because of their unique shape/design the whole thing is useless without them. I contacted the company (Creative Connectors) through their website and explained the problem and asked them to replace the missing pieces. That was several days ago and have yet to hear back from them. I could return to Amazon but it's just too bothersome, so I will likely have to have someone make the missing pieces (they're wood) for me.

The finish on the shelves looks fine, the instructions seem straight forward, but have to give a BIG thumbs down to the company's QC and Customer Service and would advise people to steer clear of their products and buy from another manufacturer.

Monday, October 7, 2013

ElleHome Wausau Photo Ledge Wall Shelf, 24 L X 4 W X 2 H Inch, White

ElleHome Wausau Photo Ledge Wall Shelf, 24 L X 4 W X 2 H Inch, WhiteEasy to install, we used a level per the rec of another reviewer. Already have had people ask me where I got them.

Good quality but a little pricey. I bought these ones for my daughter's room. I use them a lot, put a lot of things on them, the paint does not chip like others do, very sturdy! Easy to assemble.

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Shelf arrived as described. It was easy to attach to the wall. I am happy with the result and would buy it again.

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Perfect for my need, mounted just below a 3 way mirror . A spot for combs, curlers, when fixing my hair. Nice!

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We ordered two of these for our son's nursery, and they work great! They're a nice quality and look for the price. Much better deal than Pottery Barn or other stores.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Seville Classics 11-1/2-Inch by 17-1/2-Inch by 10-Inch Single Basket Organizer, Chrome

Seville Classics 11-1/2-Inch by 17-1/2-Inch by 10-Inch Single Basket Organizer, ChromeI bought two of these to organize my pantry. They really help to keep the large, deep shelves organized! I put the top shelf all the way to the top, and keep my less-frequently used items on the top rack. The drawer is for my commonly used items, as it is easy to pull out and see everything. No longer will I forget about that extra box of cous-cous in the back of the pantry!

First please notice that there are multiple links on amazon that sell this product. They might have slightly different titles, but they are all the same product.

This is super handy. I put the basket as close as possible to the top rack. And I could store some wrap beneath it as well, thus making it somewhat a three-tier organizer. Easy to assemble. Nice quality. It fits our cabinet nicely and it uses the space very well.

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This is a sturdy organizer. I was worried about it being wobbly, but it isn't. It was very easy to put together. The drawer slides easily. It works very well in my bathroom cabinet. It is very handy being that I have no drawers in the bathroom. I need to make the best of the space I do have and this organizer helps me do that.

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This was a quick fix for my tiny bathroom. The only storage prior was a tiny medicine cabinet and the pipes under the sink made me think it would be impossible to find a way to put any storage beneath the sink. I was wrong! This organizer is sturdy enough for me: the top of mine holds a wooden basket of toilet paper, mouthwash and shampoos (worked around that pesky sink pipe), in the pull out basket we have smaller items like toothbrushes and washcloths, and underneath I put our scale (we just pull it out to use it). I tell you my personal setup only to illustrate one way it could be used in a bathroom. Very easy to put together!

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I use this as a stand for my home theater pc. It's the perfect size, and the drawer is great for holding remotes, dvd boxes, and other assorted detritus of my living room. Three thumbs up!