The product is well made. It goes together easily as longas you have a flat surface. My main complaint would be the
ease of which the fastener holes can be stripped out. Doors
Need more adjustability.
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Lifetime 6415 11-by-13-1/2-Foot Outdoor Storage Shed
The product is well made. It goes together easily as longas you have a flat surface. My main complaint would be the
ease of which the fastener holes can be stripped out. Doors
Need more adjustability.
TechCraft BAY6028B 60-Inch Wide Flat Panel TV Credenza - Black
- Stand Hi-Boy Black
- Physical Characteristics-Color-Black: Physical Characteristics-Height-28":Physical Characteristics-Width-60":Physical Characteristics-Depth-20":
Pros:
Easy to build
Deep enough for stereo components
Strong enough to hold heavy components
Decent looks
Great value
Cons:
Instructions could be better
Actual color is darker than picture
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I ordered this 60" Wide Flat Panel Hiboy from Amazon when it was sold and shipped directly from Amazon. I chose this item based on the reviews here and the photos of it. We've searched for a long time to find the right unit for us.The unit arrived in 3 days. Remarkable service by Amazon. However, the unit is not well packaged. The top piece has a smashed corner, and the box is damaged in the same place. There is no cushioning, protective packaging for the corners of this furniture piece, so nothing protects it if dropped in shipping.
So we've had it for one day now. Unfortunately the piece that is damaged is the largest and most difficult part to get to in the packaging. We hoped that the manufacturer, Techcraft, would agree to replace just the piece that is damaged. They have a form on their website to request just such a remedy. I'm waiting to hear from them if they will just send us a new top piece.
However, Amazon is in the way of all these reparations. According to Amazon customer service, from a supervisor in Panama, the only recourse we have is to have a whole new unit shipped to us; and we have to repackage and send back the ENTIRE unit as a return. This is unnecessary hassle and inconvenience to us as customers, and very lazy customer service by Amazon. Amazon could work with us and Techcraft to have that single piece replaced for us (it's even numbered as a separate replaceable part), so that we would only have to send that part back as a return. Amazon is refusing to do this, insisting we must jump through all these inconvenient hoops to get a new unit that may possibly be damaged in shipping, too.
Techcraft will very likely be most willing to replace just the part that was damaged. But Amazon is requiring that we send the whole unit back, and will charge us for the replacement if we don't send the whole order back. So we will be unable to take Techcraft up on any offer to send us a replacement part.
I like that Amazon sent the unit to us so quickly, and with free shipping. But the furniture piece is heavy and unwieldy and will be difficult to put all back into the box to return. Likely the rest of the unit will get scratched or damaged by our amateur furniture packaging. This doesn't make sense that Amazon won't work with us and the manufacturer to get us that single piece replaced that we need.
The Hiboy is now being shipped and sold by a third party. Apparently they are the ones who will be sending us our new replacement unit. I am very unhappy with this whole experience with Amazon. I will never buy a large piece of furniture from Amazon again.
UPDATE: Okay, so we contacted Amazon and they sent a complete replacement unit, pronto. We got it today, 9/13, and it was in WORSE condition than the first item they sent to us. This box was tattered and disheveled, like it had really been abused in shipment. We had it delivered to our personal address at the local UPS Store, which is our delivery address. The manager there advised us to not accept the shipment, as it was so evident the inside contents would be very damaged.
So, Amazon, we're sending this one back, not as a "return" (needing a return label), but as a REFUSED shipment. Please send us another one as a replacement for THIS one, which is a replacement for the original order which was damaged in shipping. The packaging on this item is just shockingly inadequate.
In the meantime, TechCraft quickly agreed to send us just a replacement for the damaged cabinet top. So we're expecting that next.
Beware of ordering this unit. It's a beautiful tv console stand, but the shipping is so careless and haphazard, you may not get what you pay for!
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After reading the reviews on this product I was a bit concerned on what the shipment would look like on arrival. From the first look it appears the shipper has made a few adjustments that are working. First there were hard cardboard angles supports attached to each outer edge of the box. They looked like they took some hits but did their job. Upon opening the box my concerns were dispelled as several inches of hard Styrofoam surrounded the edges of the box and additional protective material around each piece. Needles to say, there were no bumps or scratches.I would agree with the others that the coloring is much darker, but my wife and I think it makes the furniture look even better. We are very happy with the look now that it is setup.
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We recently re-arranged our family room and needed a corner TV stand. It had to be black to match our other tables in the room, and I wanted a wide open space under the TV to fit a sound bar. This combination proved very difficult to find, and this tech craft unit was one of the few to meet all our needs. I would have preferred to get a solid wood stand, but the only ones I could find fitting our needs were over $1000 from BDI and Salamander. So we decided to give this one a try.The stand arrived quickly, delivered to our door. It was very well packed with no damage to speak of. Unfortunately, it required full assembly. The only things pre-assembled were the glass doors and the sides. I'm a pretty handy guy, but it still took about 2 hours of methodical assembly to complete. But, once finished, we were very happy with the results. The important pieces are made of solid wood the entire top, the sides, the door frames and a piece on the bottom. The rest is made from engineering wood (particle board) with a black veneer finish. The finish if very smooth, more of a low gloss smooth lacquer finish, with no wood grain visible. The unit is very solid and heavy when assembled. We have a 46" plasma on top and it fits perfectly. I was concerned when ordering that it may be too tall. I usually prefer low consoles, but once assembled with the TV on top, it looks great and the height is actually very nice.
The doors open smoothly and have fully adjustable hinges. There are two adjustable shelves in the center section and one per side behind the doors. The back panel has large slits for cord pass through and cooling. The large open section below the TV will be perfect when we add the sound bar. Overall I am very impressed with this stand. The quality seems excellent for this price point, and the finish looks durable.
If you are looking for a corner stand that can accommodate your sound bar or wide center channel speaker, this is a great pick as long as you don't mind assembly and don't require a solid wood piece.
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I bought this after a broken TV forced me to upgrade to a flat screen. Our existing entertainment center would not work but this was perfect. There are 6 shelves for your entertainment components (Cable box, Aux, Video Game Consoles). Many of the TV stands I looked at were made of particle board or covered in plastic veneer. This does have some MDF board (Shelves, sides bottom of the inside of the cabinet. However, the parts that are visible are solid hardwood. The top is all one piece hardwood with beautiful grain. The legs are solid wood and the glass doors are pained in wood. I am very impressed with the size and height. Many of the TV stands I have seen are very short. This one measures in at about 30 inches tall.The only issue I have with it is the color. It looks darker in person than in the picture. The color is described as "Walnut" but it is much more like a deep cherry stain in person. It is sturdy and looks like you paid more for it.
Alera SW59PO36SR Stackable Posts For Wire Shelving, 36 in. High, Silver, 4/Pack
These do the job for which they were intended holding up shelves. The one complaint I have is that the Alera posts have thread adapters which are very slightly different thread pitch or diameter than the other brands, however since they are a wee bit smaller, a few wraps of teflon tape allows them to grab and firmly attach. For the price, they're a much deal than some other name brand posts.
Very nice :)
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Product arrived on time and quality is first rate. The stackable posts are heavy duty and easily suppot the two shelves that I paired with them. I would highly recommend these stackable posts.Louise (NYC)Alera Clack stackable post are great! It allows you to easily add on shelves or half-height shelf units. They also come with levelers for uneven floors. Which was a plus for me. And you combine two posts you can get 72" high shelving.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Madesmart 3.6 by 9.6 by 14-1/2 to 25-3/4 Inch Expandable Shelf Organizer
I purchased both the Madesmart 3.6 by 9.6 by 14-1/2 to 25-3/4 Inch Expandable Shelf Organizer and the Copco 2555-0188 Non-Skid 3-Tier Cabinet Organizer, 15-Inch to organize my vitamin collection in my kitchen cabinet. Both items are very similar, but personally, I prefer the Madesmart model. My reasons below:1. Madesmart expands sideways to almost 26 inches, which is 11 more inches than the Copco. Copco also makes a model that expands to similar dimensions, but I could not find it for sale on Amazon.
2. Madesmart color is a light grey that looks lighter and more modern than the Copco's dark grey.
3. Madesmart uses nubbins that are slightly raised from the surface, that grip items a bit better than the Copco's wave shaped patterns, that are not raised, but instead are grooves.
4. Most important, the Madesmart has more shelf space. The total depth of the Madesmart is 9-3/8", with about a 3" depth per shelf. The total depth of the Copco is 9", with about 2-13/16" depth per shelf. So each of the 3 shelves on the Madesmart has 3/16" more depth (6.25%), which is very helpful for holding larger/wider vitamin bottles.
I really want to add a picture but I can't figure out how to add one to my review.
By the way, all three organizers came with the top step liner lifting on the corners, but some glue fixed them right away.
***Update: Figured out how to add picture. That's my spice cabinet *beaming*
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The tiered shelves were exactly what I was looking for to organize a bathroom cabinet that houses things like bandaids, lotions, nail polish, medicines, etc. Now I can see everything and don't knock over items when reaching for something from the back. Construction is solid. It rests flat and does not wobble. The non-slip works great for keeping things in their place and not sliding off the ends. Very pleased.Read Best Reviews of Madesmart 3.6 by 9.6 by 14-1/2 to 25-3/4 Inch Expandable Shelf Organizer Here
These things are great. Mine were left behind in a divorce, had to buy new ones. They are perfect for multiple sizes of most common spices found in grocery stores and my Penzey's spices!Want Madesmart 3.6 by 9.6 by 14-1/2 to 25-3/4 Inch Expandable Shelf Organizer Discount?
We were removing the original cabinets above the stove that were 42" wide and replacing them with 32" shelves to make room for new 42" wide cabinets to the right of the stove. The above the stove cabinet had always been a disorganized mess of spices and dry goods. If we were going to go to open shelves (and less width at that), for all to see, we'd have to find a way to keep it really organized. This was the perfect solution.I expected a low quality plastic for the low price I paid. I was surprised at how heavy the plastic and sturdy the construction was. I saw the same item at Lowe's last weekend for twice the price I paid on Amazon.
I posted the before/after pics above. I definitely recommend this product. I love cooking/baking, and we have a ton of spices. Most spice racks/carousels only hold 12-15 spices. You can fit that many spices on one shelf alone on this organizer. It's a great solution for those with lots of baking goods like I have.
Tip: I pushed the rack back a little so that my first row of spices isn't on the rack, actually giving me four tiers instead of three.
Spectrum GL12030OPKIT Wallscapes Glacier 12 by 48 by 3/8-Inch, Opaque Glass, Shelf Kit
I ordered three of the frosted 4ft shelves and they all arrived intact. They were much heaver than I had expected, but the mounting rails hold the weight just fine. It took about an hour to mount the rail on the wall. I have an old house and I had to find the studs before I could put up the shelves. I had to re-drill the holes in the rail to match the position of the studs. I used a drill press and the aluminum rail was easy to drill through. the hard part was getting the rail mounted level. There is not much play in the mounting holes so it is important to drill the holes in the wall carefully. I was working alone and if there had been someone else around, it would have been much easier. Now that they are up, they look great!Save $0.31 Off
Bins, Unbreakable/Waterproof, 5-1/2"x10-7/8"x5", Blue
These bins stack very well (only with other bins of same size), hold lots of small to medium pieces, and don't have any corners that things get stuck in. The bins are very rugged. They have room for a label tag in front, and accept front-to-back dividers. A rack is available to hang bins on. Another option (not sold at Amazon) is a clear plastic lid. Bins come in choice of three colors.Cons:
Don't stack at all with different sized bins. A bit expensive.
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Corner 45" TV Stand
Arrived on time in perfect condition; the box, too! Easy to assemble by one person; looks great in the TV room under the 42" Plasma TV. A highlight of the room.
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