First off it arrived late. Second thing is that there is some damage to the base on the lower left hand corner. Assembly was a pain and the instructions were pretty much useless. Guessed most of the assembly. What happened to words in instructions? Explaining how things are done? If I wanted to read a picture book I would. But after all the hassle it looks decent, except for that one corner.
So, you want to buy a glass display cabinet eh? You set out on your internet quest, and after much googling, you land here, on this 33 glass display cabinet. Some assembly required, it says.
Well, I bought 3 of these on a whim. They arrived on a blustery, rainy day, unceremoniously thumped down on my porch by UPS upside down and ignorant to the fragile logo emblazoned on the box. Yikes.
I attempt to drag them inside. 50lbs either got heavier since I last lifted it, or the shape makes these boxes truly unruly. Either way, they weigh a lot. Much huffing and puffing found them in my hobby space finally.
Open up the package, sort out the contents, and assemble the first one. This is where things start to go south. For starters, the instruction manual is poor, bordering on intentionally malicious. The bag of hardware is mercifully easy to comprehend, but the instructions themselves make very little sense, and the 4 screws for the feet of the cabinet Im almost positive are the wrong length or the hole isnt predrilled far enough. My first cabinet involved assembling the base, slotting the rear glass pane in, attaching little plastic strips to the glass, taking off plastic strips because theyre on backwards, reattaching plastic strips, and then trying with all my might to shove the side glass panels into the second channel slot while also seating it on the plastic strip, just like the instructions say. I would say I worked at this cabinet for a solid hour until I finally got it together. I looked in despair at the two other boxes left to open and assemble. I was going to be here all day.
Then, I had an epiphany. The instructions were bad, but that doesnt mean I have to use them! The instruction manual was written by someone who either enjoys watching people in pain, or is otherwise a masochist. If the sir or madame that designed the instruction book happens to be reading this, then Im sorry to inform you of this, but its true. So... I redid the instruction manual. This doubly saves time, and the shame of being subjected to dissapointed head shakes of your significant other as they watch you fight with a cabinet for an hour.
Steps below:
Take out the two bases. Take out the two legs. Lean the to tall, thin glass panels somewhere. Lean the slighter wider, short glass panel somewhere. Lean the wide, tall glass panel somewhere.
Assemble the base, the legs, and the two supports. Leave the lid off.
Put the two plastic strips on the largest glass panel.
Do not at this point, attempt to put that panel on the base. Resist! Instead, take one of the side panels, and fit it into the plastic channel now, forming an L shape. Take the third glass panel, and fit it into the plastic. You will now have a U shape that is held together by plastic strips.
Lift this whole thing into the base and simply set it in the slot.
There you go. I just saved you a lot of time, effort, swearing, sweating, and embarrassment.
Fit the lid on. Put the shelves in.
Put the magnets and hinge points in.
To attach the door, do not attempt to do the entire thing while hanging on to a glass panel.
Lay the thing on your lap (the glass panel for the door) and put the two little adhesive metal plates on the top and bottom corners. Then, attached the lower hinge to the glass while its still on your lap. Doesnt matter where really, just best guess. Then, take the two screws for the top hinge and start them in the hinge slightly.
Lean the door into the lower hinge point, tilt up and then simply tighten upper hinge to secure door with absolutely zero frustration. If the door is crooked, slightly loosen a single hinge, slide door in or out, tighten, repeat on second hinge until door is level.
Put metal contact points on door, and boom, done in 10 minutes.
Do not listen to the actual manual. It tells you terrible terrible lies that will make you curse the day you bought these things. Do it the easy way, and thank me later.
Good cabinets, would buy again, terrible instructions, but common sense assembly saves the day.
Partially fell apart while putting it together I highly recommend 2 people for assembly once we repaired it and found it a spot it looked good but not worth the money
Im so happy I got my order yesterday but this item is very heavy I had to ask my boyfriend to help me lifted it up. So my boyfriend and I put the cabinet all together in less than 30 minutes. We both are very happy with it and satisfied. Its beautiful. Just dont lift it up alone, its extremely heavy.
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We love it!!
Hubby loves displaying his collections, this was perfect!!! Thank you!!!
Five Stars
Nice item I love it looks great in my house 5 STAR ALL THE WAY. ..
Bad bad instructions, product damaged
First off it arrived late. Second thing is that there is some damage to the base on the lower left hand corner. Assembly was a pain and the instructions were pretty much useless. Guessed most of the assembly. What happened to words in instructions? Explaining how things are done? If I wanted to read a picture book I would. But after all the hassle it looks decent, except for that one corner.
Great gift
2 man job
Five Stars
It looks just like the picture, takes time to put together
Good cabinets, with instructions so bad I wrote new ones...
So, you want to buy a glass display cabinet eh? You set out on your internet quest, and after much googling, you land here, on this 33 glass display cabinet. Some assembly required, it says. Well, I bought 3 of these on a whim. They arrived on a blustery, rainy day, unceremoniously thumped down on my porch by UPS upside down and ignorant to the fragile logo emblazoned on the box. Yikes. I attempt to drag them inside. 50lbs either got heavier since I last lifted it, or the shape makes these boxes truly unruly. Either way, they weigh a lot. Much huffing and puffing found them in my hobby space finally. Open up the package, sort out the contents, and assemble the first one. This is where things start to go south. For starters, the instruction manual is poor, bordering on intentionally malicious. The bag of hardware is mercifully easy to comprehend, but the instructions themselves make very little sense, and the 4 screws for the feet of the cabinet Im almost positive are the wrong length or the hole isnt predrilled far enough. My first cabinet involved assembling the base, slotting the rear glass pane in, attaching little plastic strips to the glass, taking off plastic strips because theyre on backwards, reattaching plastic strips, and then trying with all my might to shove the side glass panels into the second channel slot while also seating it on the plastic strip, just like the instructions say. I would say I worked at this cabinet for a solid hour until I finally got it together. I looked in despair at the two other boxes left to open and assemble. I was going to be here all day. Then, I had an epiphany. The instructions were bad, but that doesnt mean I have to use them! The instruction manual was written by someone who either enjoys watching people in pain, or is otherwise a masochist. If the sir or madame that designed the instruction book happens to be reading this, then Im sorry to inform you of this, but its true. So... I redid the instruction manual. This doubly saves time, and the shame of being subjected to dissapointed head shakes of your significant other as they watch you fight with a cabinet for an hour. Steps below: Take out the two bases. Take out the two legs. Lean the to tall, thin glass panels somewhere. Lean the slighter wider, short glass panel somewhere. Lean the wide, tall glass panel somewhere. Assemble the base, the legs, and the two supports. Leave the lid off. Put the two plastic strips on the largest glass panel. Do not at this point, attempt to put that panel on the base. Resist! Instead, take one of the side panels, and fit it into the plastic channel now, forming an L shape. Take the third glass panel, and fit it into the plastic. You will now have a U shape that is held together by plastic strips. Lift this whole thing into the base and simply set it in the slot. There you go. I just saved you a lot of time, effort, swearing, sweating, and embarrassment. Fit the lid on. Put the shelves in. Put the magnets and hinge points in. To attach the door, do not attempt to do the entire thing while hanging on to a glass panel. Lay the thing on your lap (the glass panel for the door) and put the two little adhesive metal plates on the top and bottom corners. Then, attached the lower hinge to the glass while its still on your lap. Doesnt matter where really, just best guess. Then, take the two screws for the top hinge and start them in the hinge slightly. Lean the door into the lower hinge point, tilt up and then simply tighten upper hinge to secure door with absolutely zero frustration. If the door is crooked, slightly loosen a single hinge, slide door in or out, tighten, repeat on second hinge until door is level. Put metal contact points on door, and boom, done in 10 minutes. Do not listen to the actual manual. It tells you terrible terrible lies that will make you curse the day you bought these things. Do it the easy way, and thank me later. Good cabinets, would buy again, terrible instructions, but common sense assembly saves the day.
Five Stars
Great Product with good packaging.
Maybe we got a substandard one
Partially fell apart while putting it together I highly recommend 2 people for assembly once we repaired it and found it a spot it looked good but not worth the money
Satisfied
Im so happy I got my order yesterday but this item is very heavy I had to ask my boyfriend to help me lifted it up. So my boyfriend and I put the cabinet all together in less than 30 minutes. We both are very happy with it and satisfied. Its beautiful. Just dont lift it up alone, its extremely heavy.
Good quality and Very Heavy!
Love the look! very heavy when delivered, I needed 2 people to set it up.
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