should i buy Coaster Computer Desk reviews

Once all the pieces were put together, I have to say this is a very nice desk! The black glass top really gives it an ultra sleek look that I wasn't expecting from just the picture(I was also glad that the edges turned out to be rounded as well). The drawers are very useful, though one critic that I have is that they could be slightly bigger. Construction was simple with two people, and I think it would have been even easier if the pieces had labels on them directly. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase, and I have already received many complements over it! It would have been nice if this 74-pound package was sent in two or three seperate boxes. The packaging was awful. The desk arrived with some damage to the box (photos were taken); however, the contents were fine. The various parts of the desk were free-floating around in the box with no wrapping on them. Up until putting the drawers together, things went fine. On the sides of the drawers (where the drawer glides were to be screwed in), the pilot holes were drilled too close to the edge. Upon putting in the tiny 12mm screws, the particle board wood fractured/spilt, leaving nothing for the screws to attach to and hold the drawer glides in place. Upon contacting Amazon, it was learned replacement parts were not available. Thus, what pieces of the desk that were already put together had to be taken apart and shipped back. I will say, my repackaging and retaping the box was better than how it was originally shipped.

I elected to have another desk shipped. The box arrived with even more damage than the first order. In hindsight, I probably should have refused to accept the box. Again, photos were taken. Upon opening the box, the corners of two of the cabinet/drawer pieces were crushed (photos taken). There was no point unpacking the box any further. I am sending this back for a full refund. The manufacturer really needs to individually bubble-wrap each of the drawer pieces to prevent damage and find a way to secure the pieces inside the box. Ideally, the drawer pieces and hardware should be shipped seperately.

From what was assembled from Order #1, the desk looked to be exactly what I was looking for. The glass top was nice and the size was perfect to fit in the small space it was bought for. I may try this order again in a couple months. Perhaps by then the packaging will have improved. When the desk is finished and put together, you will love it! During the assembly you will hate it. The directions aren't very clear and need to be revised. It was simple for me to put together, the descriptions are generic, I suggest to separate all pieces by size, which makes it much easier. I put it together and the end product is lovely. Spacious; a good amount of work space, two drawers which are, I say are medium size, it's more of a contemporary look; open, and the computer reflects off the glass, very lovely. I am very happy. So I opened the box which said don't use a blade to cut the tape. Without a blade or something similar I would still be trying to open it. Anyway I got all the parts out and preceded to read the manual. It is the standard image manual stating screw part a into b. One problem not one part was marked. If it was marked maybe 30 to 45 minutes but 2 1/2 hours later is reality for assembly. Anyway happy with the end result but time is money and I wasn't getting paid. It would have been nice if this 74-pound package was sent in two or three seperate boxes. The packaging was awful. The desk arrived with some damage to the box (photos were taken); however, the contents were fine. The various parts of the desk were free-floating around in the box with no wrapping on them. Up until putting the drawers together, things went fine. On the sides of the drawers (where the drawer glides were to be screwed in), the pilot holes were drilled too close to the edge. Upon putting in the tiny 12mm screws, the particle board wood fractured/spilt, leaving nothing for the screws to attach to and hold the drawer glides in place. Upon contacting Amazon, it was learned replacement parts were not available. Thus, what pieces of the desk that were already put together had to be taken apart and shipped back. I will say, my repackaging and retaping the box was better than how it was originally shipped.

I elected to have another desk shipped. The box arrived with even more damage than the first order. In hindsight, I probably should have refused to accept the box. Again, photos were taken. Upon opening the box, the corners of two of the cabinet/drawer pieces were crushed (photos taken). There was no point unpacking the box any further. I am sending this back for a full refund. The manufacturer really needs to individually bubble-wrap each of the drawer pieces to prevent damage and find a way to secure the pieces inside the box. Ideally, the drawer pieces and hardware should be shipped seperately.

From what was assembled from Order #1, the desk looked to be exactly what I was looking for. The glass top was nice and the size was perfect to fit in the small space it was bought for. I may try this order again in a couple months. Perhaps by then the packaging will have improved. Once all the pieces were put together, I have to say this is a very nice desk! The black glass top really gives it an ultra sleek look that I wasn't expecting from just the picture(I was also glad that the edges turned out to be rounded as well). The drawers are very useful, though one critic that I have is that they could be slightly bigger. Construction was simple with two people, and I think it would have been even easier if the pieces had labels on them directly. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase, and I have already received many complements over it