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★★★★☆
With a Little Extra Effort, This is a Good, Sturdy Shelving Unit
I don't want to be TOO hasty in writing this review, I just got this today, so if anything goes horribly wrong, I'll just...Amend it by reviewing the other two of this same unit that I just ordered. A little background: I purchased this unit as a test to see if it would be a good replacement for some seriously sagging bookcases that I bought last year to hold my extensive liquor collection. After checking out the specs and then the reviews, I thought "what the heck." It shipped and arrived fast, I like that. I also like that this unit was easy to put together. I read and followed the instructions carefully and had no trouble putting it together in about 15 minutes. There are a few gripes from negative reviews that I would like to address with this review. YES, one of the shelves was slightly bent on arrival. I took a mallet and straightened it out. Problem solved. YES, the little plastic collars that hold the shelves in place are fluted AND THEY HAVE A TOP AND A BOTTOM. Install them correctly and you shouldn't have any trouble. The shelves have a top and a bottom too. Same thing. Is it a tad wobbly when it's finally assembled? Sure, SO ANCHOR IT TO THE WALL. I actually grabbed a 50¢ metal bracket from the store because I wasn't super impressed with the anchoring device it came with and my workaround works great. I also put some of those furniture slider disks under the legs, worked great for getting it into final position. NOW THE BEST PART: It's sturdy when properly assembled and anchored, I believe it can and will hold the weight it claims to. I have this first one loaded down with rum and it's standing straight and true. OH YEAH: the space between the wires on each shelf is significant, so get the shelf liners if you're going to be using this for things like bottles. I ordered some and am making-do with cardboard (just cut up the box it came in) until they get here. Overall, I like this unit. Is it SUPER attractive? No. Is it perfect as packaged? No. Is it a good value? Yes. Do I recommend it for simple, easy-to-assemble shelving needs? Yes.
March 2018 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase