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2.92 out of 5stars
(24 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/06/2021
Solid as a rock ! READ THE INSTRUCTIONS !
Purchased two of these organizers to create a separator wall between a work area and a family room. Sat down with the instructions and found them to be pretty straight forward. The key being definitely DO NOT LIFT THE ORGANIZER UNTIL THE SIDES, TOP, AND BOTTOM ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED !!! This makes screwing in the 8 long, heavy duty screws a bit of a chore at the end as you are doing it while the organizer is flat on the floor using a small allen wrench. But once everything was tight, we lifted it and it was solid as a rock. For the second organizer I did use a small hand held electric screwdriver with the correct allen wrench bit to speed up the process. 10/10 would buy again !!
emmness

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/27/2021
DONT BUY! FELL APART WHILE PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Garbage - it fell in on itself and broke off pieces. I followed the directions and when I put on One piece I guess it got too heavy and fell down, breaking some of the dowels off into the holes so it's absolutely useless. extremely disappointed as I thought it would be a solid and sturdy piece of furniture but instead it ended up being a waste of money and not worth the particle board that was used on it.
RJT4
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/10/2023
    Very disappointing! Piece of junk.
    Beware. This is very cheaply made of particle board, plastic pins, and cam lock screws. If you ever intend to move it, it'll probably be destroyed in the process. Mine didn't even come with all the proper pieces or instructions for assembly. Very disappointed! If I'd had instructions, I'd have known it didn't come with all the pieces before assembling the majority of it and wasting my time!
    Ryan
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/04/2022
    Very happy with quality and color. Perfect for what we needed…. Using as a room divider. (Don't mind the clutter, still settling in new house) Just a little challenging to put together. We ordered two and of those there was one board that was a little twisted but able to still make it work
    Kim
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/13/2022
    Piece of Trash
    I ordered this last month and finally got around to building it. I had built the 3x4 and it was amazing. A bit of a pain, but I love it. This one, the moment I stood it up everything busted! Three shelves, veneer, screw holders popped, etc. Pictures to show. And of course, I've already thrown away the box! Not like I could have gotten this busted thing back into it! It was such a waste of money. Go for the smaller units. They're much more durable.
    Stephanie
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/08/2022
    Sturdy shelving, but with some assembly difficulty
    It's really sturdy. The instructions were very easy to follow. The top and bottom were very difficult to screw together. It's definitely a 2-person job. Very satisfied once it was assembled though.
    Patrick
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/15/2022
    The Leaning Tower of Stupidity
    I've bought two of these in smaller sizes before and loved them. This completely fell apart as soon as I finished assembly. The screws popped, mangled, and sunk into the end pieces, and the veneer split from the particle board (I've got to start investing in real furniture so I never again have to write such an embarrassing sentence). I don't even know what to do with it. I don't have the wherewithal to disassemble and arrange a return. It would be a stupid waste, both environmentally and in terms of labor, anyway, to return a 100lb of junk. So it's sitting propped up with stuff all over it in my New York apartment so the cat doesn't die trying to climb what I now refer to as The Leaning Tower of Stupidity. The smaller ones, 6 and 8 cube, they rock. This one serves as a humble reminder that I'm an adult now, and adults do adult things, like purchasing real wood.
    Tara
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/19/2022
    waste of time
    worst thing i ever bought dry rotted and warped had to use deck screws to put it together have marines coming home needed it right away so no time to return it . waste of money and was told i had to take it apart to send it back
    Marjorie
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/16/2022
    Changed size from before
    I bought the exact same item a year or so ago, and it is a different size. It's like Better Bomes and Gardens changed manufacturing. The side and top pieces are thinner than before. So, while I like the shelf, it doesn't match with the others bought before. It's like an inch shorter. Not super happy about that.
    Katherine
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/06/2022
    Not super sturdy
    The price was good and shipping was fast. Putting it together was fairly easy it took about an hour. But wood had a split in it a a few scratches. I didn't want the hassle of trying to send it back so I just used some wood glue. Finished product looked nice, but it doesn't feel super sturdy.
    Kyia
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/01/2022
    Huge!
    This looks very nice set up. It is huge, I was a little surprised by the size. It is a bit wobbly when set up so I took away one star. I do like it but maybe would have ordered two smaller ones and put them side by side instead had I known it would be wobbly....overall I like it. It would be perfectly fine for an adult that wouldn't be rough with it. Also, the corners on one side were crushed in, I think that happened during shipping. I just put that side to the wall. i would recommend.
    Ann
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/03/2022
    HORRIBLE
    Brings all new meaning to Wal-Mart Fall-Apart…. Very mad that I wasted hard earned money on this item. In the process of moving it after set up to start putting items on the shelves the entire unit collapsed …. Didn't even move it 2 feet! … too bad I was made to give it at least 1 star
    Kelly
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/27/2021
    DONT BUY! FELL APART WHILE PUTTING IT TOGETHER
    Garbage - it fell in on itself and broke off pieces. I followed the directions and when I put on One piece I guess it got too heavy and fell down, breaking some of the dowels off into the holes so it's absolutely useless. extremely disappointed as I thought it would be a solid and sturdy piece of furniture but instead it ended up being a waste of money and not worth the particle board that was used on it.
    RJT4
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/18/2021
    Great product for the price
    I typically don't write reviews,but always read others. After this was built I knew I had to write a review for this organizer…I was debating on this cube organizer and the one from IKEA. I decided to take a chance on this since shipping was faster. After reading all the previous reviews I was vey hesitant and nervous. This does take 2 people (or really 1, and 1 assisting), it would be difficult with only 1 person. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow and took maybe an hour, no drill was needed we just used skrew drivers. This would be a great piece for college kids, or young adults. It's obviously not a heavy quality piece but that's not what I was expecting it to be. Overall, I highly recommend and anyone will alittle common sense will have no issues putting this together
    Francesca
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/07/2021
    Worst cube I have ever owned
    I have bought other cubes from Walmart and expected this to be equal quality. It was not. 1/2 the weight and so cheaply made that one of the shelves disintegrated under its own weight. Nothing lined up and some screws took 2 people to force into position to fit. Some of the cam locks didn't ever engage. 1 entire side is bowed over 1/8 inch and the shelves on that side will break if I fill it with books. It's going to cost me money to return it and I can't fit it in my vehicle to eliminate that cost.
    Nate
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/19/2021
    DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
    You get it all together and then when it comes time to put the top and bottom together the holes don't line up. They are off by a 1/4” or more. It's off on both ends! I thought maybe I had put the piece on the wrong way even though they have the same letter when you put furniture together you may have to flip them sometimes but no that didn't work either.I bought this because I needed space for my online store and needed organization without taking up a lot of space. Plus I had it delivered because my car cannot fit big furniture like this in it so now I have to figure out how I am going to get my money back for this one! Extremely disappointed
    Jenn
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/03/2021
    Do not buy this.
    Do not buy this it is cheaply made and literally broke as I put it together. Did exactly as the instructions said and it still broke apart and one of the hardest things to fit all together when assembling the 4 sids together to stabilize it.
    Niki
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/08/2021
    No matter directions saftey needs 2
    Item heavy and awkward to put together. It is not difficult, just awkward. Because of the size, and material of some parts, this is not a 1 person job as stated in directions. There are plastic dowels to hold cube dividers in place. I am not a wood worker. But even I know you don't hit a plastic rod into place with a hammer. What is light to me may be one strike nail insert to someone else. My light taps didn't secure those pieces of plastic. A second person is needed to help align those dowels. Trying to insert cube dividers top and bottom to the shelves with minimal movement. Otherwise those dowels will bend, warp and possible break. In their kindness, you get 1 extra dowel. I don't like it but I am tolerant. Directions show assemble on the floor. In that position, the cams constantly fall out. A second person is needed to keep cams in place, assist with lining up exterior boards and prevent stress on those plastic dowels. Then there is this small fact. It isn't listed in the ads. Not until a small statement in the instructions. Unit is supposed to be secured to wall studs. It isn't listed as optional. It should be in the ads. Some people buying this may be renters, share apartment or dorm. The property owners may not appreciate holes in those studs. There is also the issue of like items being advertised as room dividers. The parts except for the dowels seem solid enough. That wall paper stuff is great. I saw a simulated crack so realistic. I thought "a crack, return. How will I get it back in that box?" While thinking this I ran my finger along said crack. Naturally I only felt smooth finish. Fully assembled this unit is sturdy enough. It isn't going to tolerate much repositioning or moving room or house to house. It will do the job I have planned for it. I am glad I decided on not getting larger then this 16 cube unit. I do not know why a need to secure unit to studs. Is there a risk of some defect or wear issue not recorded? Problems related to plastic dowels? I wish there were half ratings. This is a weak 2.5 but not a 2. I should downgraded because it arrived in a damaged box. Damage resembled being torn open on sides. The box was also left leaning near the end of garage, in near 100 degree heat, in the sun.
    Rheashard2
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/16/2021
    I love IKEA
    The purpose of this review is to quell any skepticism for those who prefer IKEA's equivalent. This is effectively an exact replica of the KALLAX shelving units IKEA sells. The differences: (1) The sides, top, and bottom (the thicker pieces of wood) are maybe a little lighter when you pick them up than you would expect. However, they are plenty sturdy. (2) The hardware is of cheaper quality. The plastic dowels in particular are, well, plastic. This makes for some siding around in the doweled joins as assembly takes place. When it's all put together, this is a superb shelving unit. It is sturdy, and anchoring to the wall only helps of course. Looking at it and using it, no one would be able to tell it is not IKEA brand. I can see a little wobble if I shake it before it is anchored to the wall, but not after—especially when it is loaded with board games, which mine is. The overall construction is quite satisfactory. Do not let the branding of this product dissuade you from purchasing it. If you are out to find a KALLAX unit but cannot find one or you simply wish to pay a little less for one, this is the right option. No one asked me to say this. I just know there is a shortage of KALLAX right now and I would want to know the truth of this product.
    Tyler
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/12/2021
    Pretty easy to put together, although just assembling it on the floor scratched up some of the paint, and I accidentally broke one of the shelves putting too much pressure on it. But its also the biggest thing Ive ever assembled by myself. Shipping was fast, box was a tad damaged but so far pretty happy
    haley
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/06/2021
    Solid as a rock ! READ THE INSTRUCTIONS !
    Purchased two of these organizers to create a separator wall between a work area and a family room. Sat down with the instructions and found them to be pretty straight forward. The key being definitely DO NOT LIFT THE ORGANIZER UNTIL THE SIDES, TOP, AND BOTTOM ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED !!! This makes screwing in the 8 long, heavy duty screws a bit of a chore at the end as you are doing it while the organizer is flat on the floor using a small allen wrench. But once everything was tight, we lifted it and it was solid as a rock. For the second organizer I did use a small hand held electric screwdriver with the correct allen wrench bit to speed up the process. 10/10 would buy again !!
    emmness
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/19/2021
    Great purchase
    I love this organizer cube, i use it to store extra little toys in my kids room. It's not wobbly like some people have said so I did not screw it to the wall. It was easy for me to put together by myself. My kids love it also hopefully we get many years out of it.
    Diedra22