I think they're a nice fit with your bedroom set (from the link above; I'm not stalking you ).
You have very specific requirements about what you want that most people who "wouldn't ever spend that much on shelves" just don't. It's all about the tradeoff.
If you have the money, and can't find anything you like better (or enough) in a lower price range, get them. If you're worried about whether they'll be sturdy enough, they're probably as sturdy as something in that design style can be, but make sure you research the company's return policy just in case you find them not to be. Perhaps you could find a store that has similar shelves and check them out in person for the sturdiness factor before you buy them, if you decide that's an important concern.
You have very specific requirements about what you want that most people who "wouldn't ever spend that much on shelves" just don't. It's all about the tradeoff.
If you have the money, and can't find anything you like better (or enough) in a lower price range, get them. If you're worried about whether they'll be sturdy enough, they're probably as sturdy as something in that design style can be, but make sure you research the company's return policy just in case you find them not to be. Perhaps you could find a store that has similar shelves and check them out in person for the sturdiness factor before you buy them, if you decide that's an important concern.
Thank you! That's my dilemma, all example of cheap, good bookcases people give are all wood. I'd love to buy the same thing at half price, I just haven't found it. (Although Tom's link was good. But if anything, it tempts me towards even more expensive items.) This was my experience when I was shopping for a bedroom set - anything that's contemporary style, and just a little different & interesting, is already a lot more expensive.
Buying bookshelves - is this too pricey?
04/11/2009 04:11:45 AM
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Way too pricey for what you get. *NM*
04/11/2009 04:21:23 AM
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Can you offer alternatives?
04/11/2009 04:27:20 AM
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Also, here's a sample link
04/11/2009 04:52:03 AM
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Re: Also, here's a sample link
04/11/2009 05:03:27 AM
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Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly"
05/11/2009 07:50:45 PM
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They look nice, but there's no way I'd pay $950 for them, personally.
04/11/2009 04:54:50 AM
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Yes, by about a factor of 10.
04/11/2009 09:25:22 AM
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I like them.
04/11/2009 02:17:23 PM
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Re: I like them.
04/11/2009 03:55:22 PM
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Yeah.
04/11/2009 04:33:51 PM
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I'm paying attention.
04/11/2009 07:12:15 PM
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