KidKraft Avalon Tall Bookshelf - White
by KidKraft
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Toys and Games Reviews of KidKraft Avalon Tall Bookshelf - White
Customer Review: Cheap Chinese craftmanship at its Worst!
Summary: 1 Stars
The KidKraft Avalon bookshelf is the ultimate in cheap Chinese craftsmanship and is not worth even the discount price offered on this web site.
The main problem is that on the bottom of the unit, there are no screws holding this thing together from front to back--just two wooden pegs that are to small for the holes drilled. So after putting everything together correctly, it starts to fall apart from the bottom, once you've moved it.
I was able to solve the problem by using some good old-fashioned nails in the back, but I would expect this unit to have some structural integrity. I think KidKraft is part of StorkCraft--the company that had to recall its baby cribs that were falling apart on top of infants.
While I understanding the economic realities of outsourcing manufacturing to China, it sounds like these guys have outsourced their design there too!
Customer Review: Avalon Bookcase
Summary: 5 Stars
I had originally seen this bookcase in a Sears ad for $134.00 plus shipping. I was very pleased to find it cheaper through Amazon.com. This bookcase was the perfect size to turn an under the stairs closet into a little reading alcove for my daughter's bedroom. I am very happy with the finish on the product. It looks great. The only thing I would suggest to the manufacturer is the need to use a thicker dimension of wood for the shelves themselves. We have a lot of books which are very heavy. I am worried about the shelves bowing under the weight. I will probably purchase some small "L" brackets to beef up the support. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase!Customer Review: Sturdy Bookshelf
Summary: 4 Stars
This bookshelf served it's purpose. I holds all my sons books plus other toys and is very sturdy.