Whenever I shop online, I go to the worst reviews first to read “the worst I might expect” and I would like to address each concern I had and how reality stacked up to my anxiety.
Due to the weight of this item it’s understandable why damage may occur during shipping. While the box had quite a few “bruises” that gave me some concern, when the box was opened, the parts were well protected with styrofoam and layers protected by more foam and plastic. I don’t doubt that some units may not make it to their destinations intact but not a single part was missing or damaged on this order. This unit was well packed.
The instruction sheet is the typical consumer product IS. Very few words, lots of numbers and pictures. Of course this is done to make the instructions more universal across markets internationally and cut down on needed translations. Every part had a identifying number sticker. The hardware was packed in a “blister” pack with each compartment identified. Keep the pack in an area that will keep the hardware secure because the pieces are counted to the exact number. Also take care in opening the blister plastic to preserve the part identifiers. The whole thing goes together using only a screwdriver.
Last… Construction and quality. At this price point, you are going to get printed vinyl wrapped particle board. It has been my experience with this type of furniture that there are three grades of vinyl wrap. (1)Thin vinyl printed wood patterns, (2)Thick vinyl with printed wood patterns and (3)thick embossed printed vinyl, with the third option being closer to simulating real wood. The print quality is good and on thick vinyl but is NOT embossed thus, from close distances, this is obviously not real wood however from a distance, its appearance is good. Structurally it is sound. The top is rated at 240lbs, the second row shelves are rated at 20lbs each compartment and each compartment on the bottom shelf is rated at 40lbs. Most 65inch TVs are less than 50lbs so that leaves a lot of room for additional “stuff”.
If I had one annoyance it would be the “sliding doors”. They’re a little noisy but that’s not the annoyance. The number of times I’ve grabbed the handles and attempted to “pull” the doors open is embarrassing. The doors will “yank” off in your hand and you will have to re-insert them but that’s not the “end all”. They easily reattach because the top of the doors hook over a tube and the bottom have spring-loaded pins. By the third day, I’m not doing that anymore.
Overall, I’m pleased. It’s not a budget buster and very serviceable and attractive. Would I recommend it? Yes. I assembled it solo in a little over two hours and of course I had distractions.
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Material | Engineered Wood |
| Item Weight | 79.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 58 x 15.5 x 23.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | AM2485HM |
