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- Verified Buyer
Really nice piece. I was a bit nervous about ordering this, after reading many reviewers' complaints about receiving it in damaged condition, but I guess I lucked out since there's no damage on mine. If you DO receive one with damage, the manufacture advises you to contact them to request a replacement part, rather than returning the whole thing to the vendor.Assembling it isn't difficult, though it will take time, so make sure you do it when you have plenty of time to spare. Or, don't do it all in one day. I assembled the main body one evening, and then did the drawers the next morning. The instructions are pretty clear, though be warned that they're almost entirely visual, with practically no text whatsoever (you can check out the instructions on the manufacturer's website, if you're curious.) Fortunately, all the parts are labeled with small, numbered stickers, and the instructions reference those numbers, so it's simple enough to be sure you're working with the right pieces.And how does it look once it's all assembled? Quite nice! Sure, this isn't high-end furniture, it's mass produced MDF, so if you're expecting Ethan Allen or whatever, you'll need to spend more. But, having said that, this certainly doesn't look cheap (I've seen tv stands for double the cost that, honestly, don't look significantly better.) All the pieces fit together very nicely, so there are no unsightly gaps between pieces, and it all feels very solid and sturdy. Unlike some lower-end furniture, this one won't bow under the weight of your television. The top shelf, in particular, is really thick. The drawers are on rollers and they open and close smoothly, and offer a good amount of storage space. I was also glad to see that there are soft rubber discs for the cable holes in the back of the unit, so you can poke your cables through them, and you aren't left with huge gaping holes revealing the wall behind the unit. It's a small touch, but it does improve the appearance, so I'm not sure why the stock photo doesn't show them.So, if you're looking for an attractive, solid tv stand that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and you don't mind spending 2-3 hours assembling it, this one is definitely worth considering. I'm very happy with mine.
