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Classic design compliments all types of home décor. The shelves are adjustable to store a variation of products. Capacity: 240 CDs, 108 DVDs, 132 Blu-Ray.
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overpriced for such lightweight construction
on March 27, 2011
Posted by: Nazgul
from Las Vegas, NV
Based on prior reviews, this sounded like a decent product that might be a useful addition. Either the product quality has changed since the initial reviews, or it varies at different locations. Assembly was easy but I recommend the following during the initial assembly of the sides & the stationary shelf -- insert the back to line up either the top or bottom for the sides. Otherwise you run the risk of the sides not being properly lined up (at a 90 degree angle from the shelf) and driving the initial screws in lopsided for the stationary shelf. During the screw driving the screws should only be screwed flush with the particle board as there is nothing covering the screws and if driven too deep, they will leave pockmarks in the finished product. I ended up with small gaps between the joints in an effort to prevent over-driving the screws.
After the product was assembled it had a minor wobble which became more pronounced after the unit was loaded. When loading the product with media (PS3 games, DVD & Blue Ray Disks) , I found the movable shelves bent under the weight of the very media the product was designed to hold. As it included 4 small shelves, I was able to double them for the DVD configuration and add stability and solve the bends. The movable shelves (2 stacked = 3/4 inch) are 2/3rd the height of the stationary shelf (1/2 inch) which does not have the bending issue. Capacity was Ok and met the stated expectations. I actually got a few more disks as the PS3 / Blue Ray are a bit smaller than DVD and the height of the shelves looks like it will also allow for VHS tapes.
The price ($30) and the quality is horrendous compared to a $16 bookshelf (which is infinitely sturdier, but a more basic rectangular design) that I purchased at the local Wal-Mart and will hold more. Given the wobbly /poor constructed nature of this product, I expect it will end up in the dumpster in 5-6 months (if not sooner) even with light use.
I went back to Wal-Mart and grabbed another 3 shelf bookshelf which I intend to use for books and to hold more media as I will not waste another $30 on a product which seems barely passable for the purpose which it was designed. The last bookcase has survived 18 months thus far and shows no signs of wobble. The back for the bookcase is tacked into place versus slid into grooves in the side boards like this product does.
What's great about it: appearance is good
What's not so great: poor quality materials, wobbly when assembled and filled with media
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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