Showing posts with label kitchen shelves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen shelves. Show all posts

Monday, September 29, 2014

Inter-LOK IL8489001 Two Cabinet and Three-Shelf Storage System

Inter-LOK IL8489001 Two Cabinet and Three-Shelf Storage SystemBought 8 of these cabinets a year ago for the garage. Very easy to snap together and they look good. We have not overloaded the shelves but both the cabinet shelves and the long between-cabinet add-on shelves are now sagging. So I can't say I would buy these again.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Lisbon Wall Cabinet

Elegant Home Fashions Lisbon Collection Shelved Wall Cabinet with Glass-Paneled Doors, WhiteJust a beautiful cabinet! We put it in our newly remodeled bathroom and it really does look classy too! Beautiful glass doors with curtains! Very cool! I went ahead and antiqued the little stylish carving and the trim surrounding it that is above the doors, to the same color of blue as our bathroom. I just painted the front of it, let it dry for an hour and then with a wet rag, rubbed most of it off, leaving a real pretty antique look! So now, it really fits our bathroom well. But, even without that treatment, we were well pleased with it and it was easy to put together too. Just one caveat though.....

The cabinet mounting system, is just the worst I have ever seen? The holes are drilled very high in the cabinet, so you will need a real little stubby screwdriver to be able to screw in the screw(s)? Luckily I have one that also ratchets (really helps because you have to apply considerable pressure to screw the screw in and you are in an akward position!) I also had some success with a socket wrench with a phillips ended socket? I used those 75 pound max. load screw in drywall anchors, that actually you hear a crack, when the screw is all the way in (no guesswork!) Still was a real pain getting the screws fully in though!

Then, you realize that there is nothing to hold the cabinet against the wall on the bottom!.....To make a long story short, I just bought a tube of construction adhesive, pulled the bottom of the cabinet out from the wall, squirted some in each side (don't squirt in too much or it will squeeze out the sides and possibly the bottom and make a real mess of your walls!) and pressed the cabinet against the wall and the weight of the cabinet did the rest. Perfect at last! But, I still wonder why the manufacturer didn't just put the mounting board in the center of the cabinet and then just provide two snap in screw covers? It would of been "so much easier"! Oh well.....

I absolutely LOVE this cabinet! It just took me just under an hour to build it (I'm female, 35 yrs old) granted I'm used to building IKEA furniture and other furniture. Despite the reviews and advanced warning of the many pieces, when I initially opened the box I was like "oh no! this is going to take me forever!" however, ALL of the pieces were clearly labeled even every single piece of hardware! AND the instructions were awesome with clear diagrams. I was also nervous because the many reviews were for older folks and I thought perhaps it might be too old fashion? (sorry don't mean to offend!) I have a super small main bathroom which I recently redid with white wainscot, pedestal sink, and clawfoot tub this cabinet fit in PERFECTLY A lot of character! HIGHLY recommend!

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Bought it for my mom for her birthday. I like the details, material quality and functionality. Wish it was a little cheaper, takes 1-2hrs to put together. All as advertised except there was two paint chips on the front that kind of tick me off. Had to put some white paint on it. Mom loves it.

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Easy to assemble and looks great. First time assembler and was very simple. The cutest little curtains in the cabinet doors. Awesome item, especially for the price.

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This is smaller than I expected but as it just so happens, the size is perfect. It's not very deep. I didn't hang it up on the wall.... I put it on a ledge in the bathroom and that's where it has stayed. Extremely cute. As everyone has said, it looks way better in real life than in the photo. I'm thinking about replacing the knobs... that's the only less than perfect thing about it. I liked it so much, I bought another for my mom, who also loved it. :)

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Quantum Storage 60 Bin Shelf Unit - 12in. x 36in. x 75in. Rack Size, Green

Quantum Storage 60 Bin Shelf Unit - 12in. x 36in. x 75in. Rack Size, GreenI don't know why I went so many years with nails and screws squirrelled away all over the shop. I've now got most everything organized and put into bins and I still have 10 spare bins.

First the bad news: the shelving unit must be assembled and it is a pain to put together. It required all of my manual dexterity to hold each nut on the inside of a shelf corner while threading each bolt through from the outside. It took a fair amount of patience but other than that the assembly was straight forward.

The good news: I am a Prime customer and the shipping was free. I had originally tried ordering it through the Northern Tools web site and the site concluded it needed to be shipped via truck freight since the total weight is 150 lbs. They wanted $300 to ship it! I figured it was probably in several smaller boxes so I ordered it on the Amazon site and, like I said, the shipping was free. UPS delivered it a week later in 6 boxes.

The shelving unit is made of a fairly heavy gauge steel and is plenty sturdy. The plastic bins are the right size for the fastener quantities I buy. I used 3x5 card stock cut to fit the slots on the front of each bin to label the bins. Now I can tell at a glance where to look to locate the faster I need. I am a happy camper!

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

(WC-418Triple), 18" in the wall recessed bathroom medicine storage display cabinet, 30"wide, solid

(WC-418Triple), 18' in the wall recessed bathroom medicine storage display cabinet, 30'wide, solid wood, multiple finish colors availableWG Wood Products are wonderful to work with! They helped me choose the best color to match my vanity. They also responded to my questions so quickly. They made my purchase very personal.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

South Shore 5159730 Reveal Collection Bookcase, Chocolate

South Shore 5159730 Reveal Collection Bookcase, ChocolateI bought this bookshelf from another seller to match my South Shore City Life TV Stand. I love the asymmetric openings and it is the perfect size for my space. I like that it is made from environmentally friendly materials at a factory in Mexico (unlike so much other affordable furniture, which comes from China). This shelf feels solid and well made once it is assembled; I'm not afraid it is going to fall apart or fall over. It does come with a safety strap to attach it to your wall if that is a concern.

Assembly was fairly easyI did it by myself (with a little "help" from my 4 year old) in just about an hour and a half, but figuring out how to hammer the pieces together without damaging them was a little challenging at first. I used a regular hammer wrapped in a few layers of towel, but a rubber mallet probably would have worked better.

My biggest issue and the reason I only rated this three stars is that there were a number of manufacturing defects. All shipping materials were intact, but corners of the long boards were dinged and had small chunks missing, exposing bare wood; there were "dents" that had no exposed wood but are still very noticable; and the top and bottom boards were warped just enough to be difficult to attach. Trying to return this once it was unpacked would have been a nightmare, and fortunately none of the damaged corners ended up on the front side of the shelf so it looks great in my living room.

I found this on sale and paid just over $100 inluding tax and shipping. It is difficult to find a large 'modern' looking bookshelf in this price range, and I am happy with my purchase. If I had paid closer to the list price of $175 I would have been disappointed at having a less-than-perfect item.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

The Happy Closet Baby Closet Dividers, Pink and Chocolate

The Happy Closet Baby Closet Dividers, Pink and ChocolateThese closet dividers are great! They are sturdy, made out of wood rather than plastic. They are large enough to see in the midst of all of the clothes and hangers. They have easy removable stickers to change size labels. And they match my dayghter's nursery decor perfectly! Love these!

These closet dividers are perfect to use for a baby or young girls closet. The dividers are very heavy duty and look very durable. They come with different stickers to designate either size or type of clothing that is being divided. I was expecting them to be thinner and was pleasentaly suprised by how thick and durable they are.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Walker Edison 44 Inch Wood TV Console w/ Drawers and Side Media Storage

Walker Edison 44-Inch Multi-Purpose Wood TV Stand Console, BlackThe space for your components--cable box, dvd player, receiver, etc.,--is 8.5" x 29.5". Make sure your stuff will fit! My bulky receiver didn't along with box and dvd. I had my eye on a slim bose unit anyway, so problem solved. But would have been a bummer otherwise.

Very sturdy and setup was a breeze. Did it in an hour. Looks great and has deep drawers for storage. Only drawback (for me) is that it can only fit a receiver and maybe a surge protector under the table top. Otherwise a great product.

KF

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After searching for a couple of months, i came across this tv console and found everything i wanted at a reasonable price. It arrived quickly, the packaging for the product is amazing and there were no nicks or dents. All the hardware for this is organized,there won't be any searching and distinguishing screws for setup. Each piece is clearly labeled too, making for fast work.

I'm extremely happy with this product and would purchase other items from this company based solely on this item.

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The stand is nice and solid. Assembly took a bit, but it wasn't unreasonable. It looks nice enough for our purpose (to hold our old CRT TV in the rec room). The price was lower than similar stands at other places.

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This unit is actually very sturdy for the price. If you're considering it for purchase, make sure you measure your components ~ the opening for these isn't very big and I ended up putting my satellite box on top of my DVD player. The directions are decent-plan on at least 1 1/2 hours for set up. I ordered the brown console and got the black but decided to keep it, but would rather have the brown. My console has a couple of very long scratches on the top that were covered up with stain, but are very visable. However, with your TV set on top, you don't notice it so much. It's small, but it's a good console for a small living room, bedroom or apartment. I'm giving it 3 stars because of the scratches and wrong color.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Akro-Mils 39170 Plastic Storage and Distribution Container Tote with Hinged Lid, 21.5-Inch L by 15-

Akro-Mils 39170 Plastic Storage and Distribution Container Tote with Hinged Lid, 21.5-Inch L by 15-Inch W by 17-Inch H, Grey, Pack of 3These totes came quickly and were just as advertised. I like the stacking ability of these totes. The quality seems to be good and they stack nicely. I would recommend them to a friend.

Excellent tote that stacks well. The sides do not bulge if stacked three high. Works well for home use although I would not recommend for a shipment on a common carrier.

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Great for Ship & Storage, I took away one star because they are expensive. Otherwise they are of very good quality.

Note: They have a hole by each of the handles where you can fasten the two interlocking lids with Cable Ties like these: (follow link below).

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6235-Assorted-Cable-200-Piece/dp/B000NQ16NG/ref=pd_cp_e_0

Oscar

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These containers are made of high-impact plastic, and will stand up to just about any abuse. Being 17" high and 21" long, they are ably to handle a lot of larger household items that wouldn't fit even in a legal sized paper box.

You might balk at the price, but consider that you'll have them forever, they are impervious to mold and moisture,(unlike cardboard boxes) and they can be secured shut with wire ties. Not waterproof, but at least you don't have to worry about moisture getting in from the bottom if you have these in a storage unit or the basement.

All in all, a great quality product.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Sauder Heritage Hill 5 Shelves Bookcase in Classic Cherry Finish

Sauder Heritage Hill 5 Shelves Bookcase in Classic Cherry FinishI've bought many book shelves over the years on the low cost side as can't afford thousands for a bookshelf. By far this bookshelf by Sauder is the best I've purchased that was at an affordable price. Nice cherry wood finish all the usual parts for these kinds of bookshelves -and get this, even a "Furniture Touch-up Pen" included for any future mars or marks. Nice touch.

Well packed and excellent instruction book.

Recommend.

This is a great looking set of shelves that have a really classy look and will really bring something lovely to any room. The major problem with this is that the set up isn't the easiest I've ever seen and Sauder makes this actually a bit of an unnecessary pain in some places. Be prepared for a potential 3 hour exercise if you're not careful and don't try to do it alone. It's impossible. By far the most difficult aspect of the job is the front facing mouldings on either sides of the case. Some of the instructions could also be slightly clearer but all in all, the effort is worth it for a great affordable set of shelves. Also don't be put off buying other Sauder bookcases just because the construction of this one is slightly pyschotic. I've put up other Sauder bookcases and they were a lot easier.

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Bookcase was well packaged, except for the back panel which was folded leaving two ugly creases. Books will cover them up but they can still be seen. Other than the back panel, it's probably the best looking screw-together bookcase on the market. I bought it to match my computer desk which is also the Heritage Hill series. Structurally, it's not so good. I may not have bought it if I had known the shelf capacities were considerably less than the competition. Sauder does not bother to tell you that the shelves are only 5/8" thick and the movable shelves carry only 25#. I think if Sauder will upgrade the shelf capacities and repackage it so the back panel would not have to be folded, they would have an outstanding product. They could also think about adding an optional sixth shelf since the spaces are almost 14".

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This is a beautiful bookcase. After looking at hundreds of bookcases online, I chose this one and am very satisfied with it. I bought it to go in my son's bedroom for him to display all of his Legos' on. After getting the first one and putting it together with my son (He thoroughly enjoyed it, and compared it to putting together Legos'.) I ordered a second one. I highly recommend it! Just take your time assembling it because it can be a little confusing if you're not used to doing this type of thing.

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The product has a rich color. Apart from the sloppy delivery causing it's first dent/scratch, the workmanship is "OK". Precision could be much better, as not all pieces line up tightly. It is somewhat sturdy, and the backing seams are very noticeable. Glad they included a touch up marker. Some traditionally metal pieces are now plastic. Overall, quality is no more than what you would expect for the price.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Serving Cart with Black Glass Shelves in Chrome Metal Frame

Serving Cart with Black Glass Shelves in Chrome Metal FrameAM AN EVENT PLANNER AND IT'S HELP ME A LOT BY MOVING IT ALONG AND SERVING WITH IT WAS SO EASY

I like the look and usefulness of this cart. I gave it a four because the assembly was a little difficult.

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Easy assembly, great quality, a tasteful beautifully elegant piece. We have received lots of compliments. Would definitely buy this piece again

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Cambre DW1WS-BC Sky Shelf On Wall Double Wide Wood Slim AV Shelf System (Black)

Cambre DW1WS-BC Sky Shelf On Wall Double Wide Wood Slim AV Shelf System
  • Easy to install
  • Customizable to fit most any wall space
  • Reversable Cherry or Espresso finish
  • Includes 12"of wire management "wire wraps"
  • Holds up to 100 lbs

The Cambre double wide sky shelf was exactly what I needed and wanted. I have two components that I wanted to house under my new wall mounted 55" television. I wanted them to be discreetly placed on the wall space, and not stacked on the floor. I liked what I saw when I found the product through Amazon. I was completely satisfied when I got and installed it. The shipping was unbelievably fast! The product was very well constructed, and the instructions were easy to interpret. I was able to install the shelf on the wall quickly and securely and it was the exact size I needed for the two components I had. Also, it is designed in such a way that I was able to run the component wires through the wall hidden by the shelf and back through into the T.V. The overall look is great and has received many compliments from friends and visitors. The hardware and shelf are strong and durable, and I cannot anticipate any problems with the set up in the future.

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I wanted a single shelf that would hold my cable box and blue ray player but not crowd/clutter my bedroom wall. I have a small child at home and didn't want to put the TV and boxes on a stand where she could get into it. This item does all that and looks good. My only complaint is the exposed screws/hardware underneath the shelf are a little distracting and could be concealed a little better.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Cookware Universal Pot Rack Hooks, Set of 6

Cuisinart CRUH-6 Chef's Classic Cookware Universal Pot Rack Hooks, Brushed Stainless, Set of 6One of the great things about Amazon is the abundance of consumer product reviews. One of the poor things about Amazon is the frequent scant product descriptions. I place a lot of value on what the reviews state, which often add the missing details.

These are versatile hooks that can attach to a flat bar or wire style rack since the rack attachment end is tapered to an opening of 1/2 inch. The hook end opening is one inch. They are 5 inches in length. The product description does not state what the material is; it merely suggests stainless steel.

The ones I recently received are polished stainless steel and are 0.2" in diameter. The quality is excellent.

The Cuisinart Universal Pot Rack Hooks are a very well made product. I use them on a "wire" type rack (similar to the middle picture on the product link) and they fit nicely.

I also value good product descriptions, and find most lacking in detail. Customer reviews are often helpful in filling in these details. The following information would have been helpful to me:

Cuisinart Model # CRUH-6

#7 wire guage

Stainless Steel

5 inches in length

Pot hook end opening is 1 inch wide at top, 1 inch deep, 1/2 inch at bottom, 45 degree left twist

Hanger end opening is 1/2 inch at top, 1 3/4 inch deep and 1/4 inch at bottom

Both ends are finished with a round over

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As advertised, these hooks can hang just about any pot , skillet or utensil. I purchased a chrome "bakers rack" and wanted to hang some pots and pans on it. These guys do a good job at that task, a ten inch cast iron skillet is no problem for one of these bad boys. The smaller hook fits just as easily over one of the thin rods in the shelf or thicker rod about the perimeter.

I first thought them to be pricey for just a bent metal rod.

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when you hang these hooks you will notice that the hook part is purposely angled at about a 30 degree angle, so when you hang stuff on the hooks, the stuff is angled too, and not knocking into and bumping against the other stuff on hooks, kind of like parking at an angle in order to maximize on limited real estate.

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you can't tell from the picture, but this product has a brown plastic coating over part of the hook which detracts aesthetically from our pot rack.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

KV Heavy Duty Shelf Standard Decorative 63" White

KV Heavy Duty Shelf Standard Decorative 63' WhiteDefinitely way better than found at the Big Box stores. Sturdy, durable definitely heavy duty. Even with shipping the pricing is comparable to stores in fact, even the shipping charges for when I ordered 8 of these and 8 brackets wasn't bad at all!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Nexera 200317 Elegance Curio Cabinet, Espresso

Nexera 200317 Elegance Curio Cabinet, EspressoThis cabinet is OK it looks nice but holds very little. Also the holes are off so the drawer opens when you open the top glass cabinet. Also when you move it the legs wobble and have to be held on by hand.

Its now been a few months later and this whole thing has fallen apart. It does not stand the test of time.

This curio cabinet is no deal. Spend a little more and get a whole lot more. This is entirely made of poor quality particle board and none of the colors of the "wood " pieces match. Overall a very poor quality piece of furniture that's not worth more than $100. The unit arrived damaged and even if it didn't , it was extremely time consuming to put together since the hardware is of such poor quality that it wouldn't fit together correctly without a lot of negotiation. This is a poor imitation of an Ikea product so save your money and buy it from them. You'll be better for it.

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Box was shredded, inside there were at least two major pieces broken in half. Returning it was frustrating so I didn't bother with getting the same one again and picked out something else from Overstock.com

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Home Styles 5009-948 Monarch Granite Top Kitchen Island with 2 Stool, Black Finish

Home Styles 5009-948 Monarch Granite Top Kitchen Island with 2 Stool, Black FinishI ordered the island last week. It came quicker than I thought it would and I was very happy till I unpacked the top wich had a 10x4 inch chunk missing and broken off I called the company to let them know and sent a picture of the damage but they so far have not responded. The missing chunk was not in the package so I know fedex didn't do it and it was packed and shipped already broken! How disappointing.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Honey-Can-Do SHO-01600 Bamboo 2-Tier Shoe Shelf

Honey-Can-Do SHO-01600 Bamboo 2-Tier Shoe ShelfI purchased the 2-Tier Shoe Shelf, and it is probably one of the best shoe shelves I have ever seen or used. After perusing the shoe shelves online and instore at the Container-Store; I went with this one for holding some shoes next to my front door.

Assembly was very simple, it's very sturdy, holds shoes well (6pairs), and is very attractive. For the amount I paid I would buy another if it ever got damaged, or if I get a bigger place with a walk-in I would buy the 3-Tier as well.

I'm impressed and very happy with this purchase.

Check before you assemble I looked at the shelves and they were cracked before I even put in the first screw.

Back it goes waiting for pickup and the replacement.

I noted that several people had the same issues does the importer/manufacturer read any reviews?

Update:

The second set of shelves arrived and these were not cracked. Assembly was easy and the shoe rack looks really nice.

Recommended but can the manufacturer/importer please put some quality control in place.

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Looks nice, doesn't look "cheap" like other models and appears to be holding up well after a couple months or use. Holds about 6-8 pairs of shoes depending on how bulky the shoes are.

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This sturdy shoe rack is just what I was looking for.

It easily holds 6 pairs of size 15 shoes/sneakers/boots.

Easy to put together, don't screw to tight it may crack.

Other than that, I would definitely recommend it.

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We just bought one of these and it showed up without the screws to put it together with. A call to the number listed on the box would ring and then go to a busy signal so it may be a bad number. I ended up using some screws that I had in my workshop. They aren't the right type of screw for the job but they work. Other than that, this shoe shelf looks nice and seems sturdy for what it is.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Entertainment Center Wall System - Cinnamon Cherry Finish

Entertainment Center Wall System - Cinnamon Cherry FinishLike a previous reviewer said it is very time consuming with all the pieces and yes it's not as heavy as 300 lbs, but it's still quite heavy. It is laminate and it is very dark. If you're looking for something like this in black, it's not very far off. It's customizable with other pieces I found and it's very easy to move once set up. I wish the hole in the back was larger but that can be worked with. With help, I had no problem setting it up, it just requires time and a couple of screwdrivers. And by the way, if you can't lift 120 lbs by yourself, get it delivered. Don't pick it up at the local fed ex. I had to drag it up stairs with another person. I could easily see someone without that help being left with no way to move it. For what it is, it looks good and it has a mount on the back to anchor it to the wall if you need to. It has a very nice, modern look to it.

I just recently bought this unit 2 weeks ago. Extremely durable for how light it is. The side and top panel are made of a very light solid wood but is durable because they are about 2 & 1/2 inches thick so it really adds the stability to the lighter weight. Thanks again IKEA......

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The price before shipping is reasonable. The unit was quite a few pieces so a little stressful getting it assembled but once done it for nicely. We have a baby who's now crawling so I strongly urge parents to consider finding an anchored entertainment center or an anchoring system for this one as it isn't super stable if pulled on by little ones

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For the price I would rather shovel out another $100 and get a piece of furniture with some real wood in it. For those that said it was easy to put together, yes it was but you have to make sure you have exactly the right side pieces count those holes because they look identical but they aren't, and once you put a screw in and take it out you'll have particle board showing which makes it look cheap. Also there was a random hole cutout on the very top which was strange, I can't imagine putting the DVD player or Cable box on the top with cords handing down the back exposed, but I think that's the only option. It takes a very long time to put together. It's not a solid piece of furniture by any means, we thought it looked way too cheap for our living room so we decided to hide it in the bedroom because I couldn't get any friends to take it off our hands, they weren't impressed either. With both of us picking it up to move it, not dragging it at all, the screws popped out of one side & more finish was broken off, revealing the particle board. I took it in the hallway and karate chopped it to pieces & threw it in the dumpster. I didn't even have to unscrew most of the large pieces they just pulled apart. The side shelves were narrow & tall & spaced far apart it would have looked funny putting books on them or a single frame or a large vase, and you can see the particle board and other hardware from the front which was cheap looking to me. Wasn't worth the time or the money at all. However, it did show up in a timely manner & had all the pieces, although some corners had been banged up from shipping which also meant those pieces had a lack of finish or particle board showing.

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This is a nice entertainment center but it is particle board with a laminate cherry colored finish (very dark). Product details says shipping weight is 300lbs. The EC weighs approx 80lbs. Very time consuming to put together with alot of pieces. Looks pretty good when its done but I would rather not have the laminate finish. I would have sent it back if it was for the main living room but I am putting this in a bedroom.