ClosetMaid Bookshelf with 6 Shelf Tiers, Adjustable Shelves, Tall Bookcase Hutch, Sturdy Wood with Closed Back Panel, Black Walnut Finish

I read tons of reviews before I actually purchased. I looked at tons (TONS) of shelving units but kept coming back to this one. So I bought it. It took several days to arrive even though I have prime. (Something about it being heavy and taking longer. Whatever.) But it was fine. Box was damaged when it arrived (not Amazon or Closetmaids fault). I was super worried the shelf would be damaged like several reviews had complained. The box was lined with about inch thick Styrofoam all around. Nothing was damaged. (Woohoo.) I took extra time to read the directions completely and organized all the hardware (yes, I'm THAT kind of person). Directions were easy to follow. It's pictures and letters. I made an error with the pegs but it was easily fixable. (Should of looked at the picture a little closer to know which hole they went in.) But that was my mistake. The unit was really steady with just the sides, middle, top and bottom. I was worried we'd need to brace it, but it had no wobble. Yes, the back is cardboard. No, I didn't feel the need to buy a different backing. I would expect for $200 to get a little sturdier backing, but it's ok. Total set up time was about an hour, including my mistake. We took our time and made sure everything was tightened and nailed in place. I didn't use any glue or loktite. I also didn't secure to the wall as it is super stable. I'll be adding LED lights (I forgot to order extra connectors) to the shelves to showcase my tarantula collection, which was the whole purpose of the purchase. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

This is made from seemingly porous, cheap & questionable particle board, but once put together, it is very sturdy, easy to move & is an impressive height. I'm happy with it which is good since I bought 2. They look nice next to one another. I would have liked if the shelves weren't so thick & there were more of them. I'm cutting some other boards to add more shelves & will drill holes to set them with dowel pegs. Good product for an affordable price.

I've put together a lot of bookcases over the years by myself and this bookshelf was one of the easiest, quickest, and is definitely the lightest I've ever put together of this size. I love it.It looks great and very easy assembly. There were a couple of minor flaws/chips but it wasn't a big deal and once it was put together I couldn't even see them.

Okay bookcase. I have to agree with a lot of the other reviews on the cardboard pieces for the back though. Very flimsy. My biggest complaint is that I had numerous shelves not stamped correctly or had no letter stamped at all to figure out which shelf you were putting together. Then all the hardware that came with it is all mixed up in one bag instead of individually packaged like most bookshelves I have ordered in the past. Very frustrating. Once I finally got it together though it looks pretty good. It is sturdy enough for my daughters room and is level. I will not buy this brand again but not completely unhappy.

Great bookcase. Nice and tall. Very solid.Tip: install the shelves as they say in the instructions. I Hesitated because I thought it was going to scratch the cabinet and they would not fit but as it turns out it does fit very snug and makes the whole thing rocksolid