YIHAI FURNITURE FURNITURE Yi Hai Bamboo Soild Book Rack 5 Tier or Bookshelf

First I bought two of these, and was surprised by the speed at which they were delivered. But because the box was torn, punched, open on one end and abraded, I expected damage and losses. Actually, I found only one shelf out of the ten that had a crack it big enough to cause problems. I returned it and ordered three more, because this is one great book rack. It's very lightweight, so it's going to be easy on us if we move again, yet it's strong enough to hold all my textbooks. I did have to put shims under the front legs so that the bookcases will lean backwards. Otherwise they lean forward too much on the carpet, and are in danger of toppling. I advise screwing them into the wall studs if you're sure you're not going to move again. For me the shims and heavier books at the bottom seem to be doing the trick. It's true that there are no instructions to assemble these, but it's ridiculously easy. Even so, I made two mistakes. The five cross supports are not identical. One is sloped. That one goes at the top. So look at all of them before you start to assemble. Also, before making that first screw, make sure that the sides of the bookcase that have the widest holes are on the outside. That way the screws will be flush or below the surface when they are screwed all the way in. You can put it together even without these tips, and it will work just fine, but these two things will make it perfectly assembled. I now have four of these, and will say that the smell was only strong on two of them. I think if you keep them, after assembly, in a hot garage for a couple of days it will be fine. Also, there are some houseplants that help with indoor air pollution. Seller is A+

Package was open and had lost screws and bolts. No instructions included.

This is actually a very attractive piece of furniture and quiet light, but solid. Not being a particularly DIY kind of person I had a struggle putting it together--there are no instructions included--and eventually I realized I'd been sent a 4-tier bookcase rather than 5. Yi Hai gave me a refund on the different in cost and the 4-tier is actually working well for me. A couple of holes appeared to be drilled in the wrong place but the missing bolts weren't critical structurally. Considering the price this was a very good deal.

It looks nice but I'm afraid if I put too many books on it it will fall apart.

So-so. No instructions. One side was scratched, and several shelves were cracked. Overall it is fairly flimsy. I would not use it for heavy books. It is lighter than many bookcases, and that can sometimes be an advantage.

Fine shelves.Maybe a little light duty, but good enough to hold a full load of books.consequently, unloaded they are quite light and easy to move compared to my old shelves.

Arrived with the box broken and parts missing....

Nice shelves but box it came in was torn up and there were no instructions, they may have come out of box. It wasn't too hard to figure out how to assemble tho.