110 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
88% of people recommend it.
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| Appearance/Style | 8.0 |
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| Design/build quality | 7.1 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 8.8 |
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| Overall rating | 7.9 |
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Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to assemble
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Shelves do not hold all that much in weight of books. Needs stronger shelves or a middle reinforcement.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Nov 2008
Pat, Staverton, Trowbridge
, “DIY er”
Score 8.0/10
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GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY FOR QUICK FIX STORAGE
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SHELVES WILL NOT HOLD TOO MUCH
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 5.0/10
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Cheap
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Too flimsy for hardbacked books
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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The depth of the shelves are quite deep, which means they have variuos uses such as storing books, hinge and box files as well as ornaments.
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When fitting the back to the book shleves there are no screw hole to put the corner peices in place. The depth of the shelves also meant that nailing the back panal to the shelf was difficult and they had to be accurately spaced.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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There were some holes missing that we had to drill ourselves.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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From the front view it looks more expensive than it was. Very efficient method of changing the height of each shelf.
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The back is very difficult to keep in the tracks when trying to tack on - bottom came out when the top went in and vice versa - could do with more substantial backing for this large bookcase. Purchased the smaller one which was much better.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Apr 2009
Jan, Shrewsbury
, “Not a 'DIY'er! ”
Score 8.0/10
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Excellent value for money for purpose intended - i.e. to use in spare bedroom, wouldn't use in living room.
Found the bookshelves reasonably easy to put up.
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No real bad points but found we had to look hard for marked holes and would recommend that each piece of wood could be marked with a removable identification no.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Feb 2009
Ali, Cambridge
, “Practical”
Score 7.0/10
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Excellent for the price and fairly strong
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Doesn't look thge prettiest but cheap and does it's job
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Nov 2008
Michelle, Northampton
Score 9.0/10
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Does exactly what it says on the tin. For the money, looks good and holds lots of heavy books.
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Holes for assembly in the wrong place/not there at all. It's such a pain when you want them up and useable quickly!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “busy mother ”
Score 8.0/10
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Good value, easy to assemble
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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It was reasonably priced and the storage solution I was looking for at the time.
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Never like home assembly-but was done and dusted in an hour.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Feb 2009
Karen, Christchurch
Score 3.0/10
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Attractive styling and reasonable price
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The shelves are widely spaced allowing for storage of large hardback books, yet when the shelves are filled each shelf does not have the strength to carry the number of books which the size will allow. This bookshelf needs to be sturdier
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jun 2009
Edward, Cheshunt Herts
, “diy fan”
Score 7.0/10
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really easy to put together - clear instructions and it was very quick. Fantastic delivery service the calls came in updating me telling me when it would be arriving
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we ordered more than one and no two were the same some had the top shelf laminated/wood effect cover and others had chipboard which spoilt it
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Jul 2009
Anon, Walsall
, “Experienced DIY-er”
Score 6.0/10
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Inexpensive, looks good, fit for purpose.
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It is not easy to assemble, and I have quite a bit of experience of DIY. Instructions are unclear and confusing.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Jul 2009
Mo, Portsmouth
Score 8.0/10
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Attractive looking and ideal for additonal shelving in a bedroom, especially when you have a young boy who has started to enjoy reading, now that he can see what books he has.
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Better instructions needed as not very clear, no labels on items so you know if you have the right part or not.
Could do with being a little more stable but apart from that fairly good overall.
purchased 06 Nov 2008
Sandra, Telford
Score 9.0/10
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Excellent value for money. Looks good and the shelves did not collapse when you started to fill with your books.
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Only negative was instructions not very clear when it came to putting the bookcase together. All parts where shown as the same size so difficult to decide which piece was which.
purchased 07 Nov 2008
darren, shrewsbury
Score 9.0/10
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great value, easy to put together no problems
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none
purchased 07 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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little tricky to put together, had to drill own holes.
purchased 08 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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it was fairly easy to put together and seems sturdy
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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This is a solid bookcase with deep shelves that my lever arch files fit on. It was easy to put together with two people. Excellent value for money.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 12 Nov 2008
Chrissie, Harrogate
Score 8.0/10
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Very good value.
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Not for heavy loads. Would be fine for paperbacks but limited for hardbacks except bottom shelf. No written instructions for assembly so some guess work needed.
purchased 25 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Easy assembly and great value for money. No complaints.
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None.
purchased 21 Feb 2009
Tors, Sheffield
Score 9.0/10
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A very smart and sturdy addition to the room that was easy to assemble. Thank you.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 20 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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doesn't look as cheap as it was, seen much worse for more money
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the backing is not very good, would have been better in one piece
purchased 09 Apr 2009
Stuart, Sheffield
Score 8.0/10
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Good easy to assmeble. Lots of starage for books DVD's, CD's etc.
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Takes about 2 hours to put up.
purchased 08 Apr 2009
Craig, Stockton
Score 8.0/10
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Price
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Shelves are a little thin, when you put lots of big books on, they do start to bend.
purchased 08 Apr 2009
madeline, brighstone
Score 10.0/10
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easy to put together
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None
purchased 15 Apr 2009
marie, Luton
Score 10.0/10
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Good price and easy to put together. Shelves are nice and sturdy, room to add more if needed.
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Heavy to move about when boxed, but when made up is ok.
purchased 08 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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The shelves were an excellent build quality for the price. Once put together they are sturdy even when full with books and DVD's. Much better than previous experiences with flat pack style furniture.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 13 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Nice and solid for the price, and looks good.
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Shelves sag a little bit, but nothing serious.
purchased 12 Apr 2009
Derek, South Wales
Score 9.0/10
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very good value for money, easy assembly and excellent quality.
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The only niggle was that the adhesive stickers used to cover the screw heads could be a better match to the main color of the bookcase
purchased 09 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Looks good and holds a lot of books, with a good price. \just my kind of bookshelf.
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Fairly difficult to put together but looks good once you get it together.
purchased 20 Apr 2009
Maria, Leeds
Score 9.0/10
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easy to assemble and good value for money
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needs two people to assemble
purchased 13 Apr 2009
MALCOLM, STAFFORD
Score 10.0/10
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VERY GOOD SOUND DESIGN, STYLISH AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.
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NONE
purchased 15 Apr 2009
Rose, Manchester
Score 8.0/10
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The book case was very easy to put together and all the parts were present and correct. It looked nice when finished. For it's size and appearance it is good value.
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The material it's made from isn't too strong -if you overtighten the screws, the fibreboard splits easily. It might not hold up too well if fully loaded with heavy books or magazines.
purchased 20 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Sturdy when put together
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Backing is made of hardboard and not at all sturdy
purchased 29 May 2009
Ian, Liverpool
Score 10.0/10
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easy to assemble rigid and sturdy
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 22 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to assemble, good size. Excellent value for money.
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shelves will bulge under the weight of too many books. I put my heavy books on the bottom shelf to combat this.
purchased 26 Jun 2009
Vivian, Beckenham
Score 10.0/10
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Looks nice and good value for money. Was very easy to assemble and can hold a large amount of books.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 23 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to assemble
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None
purchased 14 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 6.0/10
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Does the job it was bought for.
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Not the best quality but the price suggests that.
purchased 27 May 2009
Jane, Saffron Walden
Score 10.0/10
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Very good value for money, not bad looking for the price as well.
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Had a bit of trouble putting it together, but maybe someone should have read the instructions.
purchased 08 Jul 2009
Emma , Hatfield
Score 6.0/10
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Easy to follow instructions
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Difficult to insert the back board
purchased 27 Jul 2009
Mick, Highley
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to erect. Looks good. Solid. Cheap.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 2.0/10
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reasonable vaule
easy-ish to assemble
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surface not finished
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Carol, Swansea
Score 2.0/10
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The Price
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Back of unit very poor design and fitting,and shelves warping with not much weight placed on them.
purchased 05 Jun 2009
Ian, Chelmsford
Score 10.0/10
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Fab product, does exactly what i wanted and very well priced, i joined 3 together to make a wall . It looks great and didn't a fortune. Also Tesco's delivery service is by far the best of all the on-line retailrs, i knew exactly when they were being delivered.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 31 Jul 2009
Sarah, Prestatyn
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to put up and looks very good in my son's room. Excellent value for money.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 04 Aug 2009
DAVID, DURHAM
Score 9.0/10
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VALUE FOR MONEY
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COMES IN 2 BOXS LOTS OF CARDBOARD
purchased 03 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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Easily constructed. Very solid, good quality for price.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 02 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Sturdy build good value for price paid. Ideal for playroom storage
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The back was covered with the laminate on the wrong side so I had to make do when building together. I thought this would be less hassle than contatcting tesco and waiting for replacement.
purchased 12 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 5.0/10
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Value for money
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Underside of top not laminated which looks cheap and nasty. I'm told this is not a fault because it's not a facing surface! However I bought it alongside the 40cm same shelf unit and that one is laminated on this surface as it should be because it clearly is facing. therefore they don't even match!!
purchased 22 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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excelent value for your money, great appearance , fits nicley in any enviroment.
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could do with a couple more shelf's so the customer could really costomise it to thier need's. This could be an optional extra in your cattaloge for a small fee .
purchased 03 Aug 2009
Monica, Norwich
Score 8.0/10
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Very good for the money
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 17 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to put up, a one man job!
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Nothing. Good product and value for money.
purchased 08 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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easy to build well packaged sturdy good quality
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none
purchased 03 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 6.0/10
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Cheap and looks ok for the price. Good size for the money paid too.
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Instructions were not that clear and in graphic format with no English vocabulary to help you build the unit.
purchased 13 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Excellent value for the price. Strong and sturdy and does the job I purchased it for in my workroom. Easy to constuct, and although it is recommended for two people to put together, I managed it on my own and I am getting on a bit.
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No negatives
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Ann, North Owersby. Market rasen
Score 10.0/10
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exactly as described.
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non
purchased 26 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 1.0/10
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Looks Ok'ish for the price.
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Even with just a few items the shelves have already buckled. I have not even put really heavy items on them!
purchased 13 Aug 2009
ruth, Thrapston
Score 3.0/10
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The look of the bookcase on line looked good. Reasonable easy to put together.
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The shelving has collapsed several times so it does not hold a large amount of books.
The rear which is the back of the bookcase does not fit properly it is buckled and the tacks which you need to fix to it comes through into the front part of the bookcase as there is small room for error.
purchased 28 Aug 2009
Laura, Stockport
Score 10.0/10
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Fits all my needs
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 14 Sep 2009
Anne, NOTTINGHAM
, “a mum”
Score 9.0/10
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everything fittered just so. brilliant
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panels not marked for identity, to fit shelf brackets picture not very clear.
purchased 29 Jul 2009
Paul, Belfast, Ireland
, “Amateur DIY enthusiast”
Score 6.0/10
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It looks solid when constructed, and pieces are easily recognised and labelled. Instructions were pretty easy to follow too.
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This was the third one we built - in all three, issues with wood splitting (expected I suppose, at this price, but still disappointing) and finding the holes for the tiny screws.
Biggest problem related to the top-backing in all three bookcases; Impossible to affix to bookcase!
purchased 09 Nov 2008
Neil, Chorley
, “book collector”
Score 8.0/10
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excellent price
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shelves bow with the weight of heavy books, but excellent for the price you would have to pay over £100 to buy one that would stand heavy books.
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “cheep price = Cheap”
Score 5.0/10
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cheap
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cheap, pay for what you get,
purchased 03 Sep 2009
steve, pontefract
, “diyer pontefract”
Score 9.0/10
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good value for money easy to build , good instructoin sheet ,
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no bad points founed
purchased 30 Jun 2009
Kate, Scunthorpe
, “Fussy old female!”
Score 9.0/10
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a smart overall appearance. Very adaptable adjustable shelves to accomodate lots of different sized books which I personally found very useful as I own a lot of reference type books
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Cannot think of any
purchased 11 Mar 2009
James, Kilwinning
, “I'm, a honest person.”
Score 9.0/10
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Nice design, nice finished oak effect which is great to look at.
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The only bad point is: If you have heavy hardback books on the top shelf, it starts to bend slightly in the middle.
purchased 22 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Ideal for childrens storage”
Score 10.0/10
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Strong and solid and easy to put together.
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None.
purchased 08 Mar 2009
Paul, Reading
, “Male middle aged”
Score 6.0/10
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Relatively simple to construct.
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The finish of the top shelf not having the wood grain effect on its underside, where it might be seen yet on the top side which is never likely to be seen is covered with the grain effect.
purchased 17 Jul 2009
Bernadeta, London
, “Nothing”
Score 9.0/10
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Chip and easy
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Quality matirial
purchased 05 Nov 2008
Deborah , Wisbech, Cambs
, “Ordinary working professional”
Score 8.0/10
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The bookcase is in a day room/office area and houses all of my books and resources for my job. It was a good price and is very servicable. Easy to assemble and an excellent height with five spacious shelves.
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The shelves are not strong enough, I have evenly spaced out items on my shelves but have noticed that they are starting to bow slightly.
purchased 14 May 2009
Robert, Northallerton
, “Retired”
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Easy build; adjustable shelves
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Back not easy to get into correct position
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “retired craft teacher”
Score 9.0/10
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go together well, look very tidy , odd unused holes here and there..good for the price
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shelves bend underv weight of books
purchased 28 Sep 2009
Roger, Mitcham
, “retired non-handyman.”
Score 10.0/10
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smart sturdy appearance. easy to build. better than metal shelving (it is for my garage).
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none
purchased 20 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Straight to the point”
Score 9.0/10
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Excellent value for money.... seems to be quite sturdy
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Fault on top board in that it didn't have the oak veneer on the under side... could be seen if you looked at it closely.... but once I've filled the shelf with books it will be barely noticable!
purchased 08 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “used as office storage”
Score 10.0/10
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Excellent budget storage
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 2.0/10
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Apr 2009
Heather, Belfast
Score 8.0/10
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Very easy to build from a female point of view.
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Reviewer left no comment
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Apr 2009
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