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Buying bookshelves - is this too pricey? Aeryn Send a noteboard - 04/11/2009 04:11:45 AM
I've looked and looked, and this is the only bookshelf/tower design that even remotely fits what I want. I'm going to buy both for my bedroom (there's enough space). Together they're about $850 (plus tax, plus delivery charge), so say $950 all in all. Is that too much?

Also, if you think it's hideous, tell me, but I've been sitting on this one for 3 months already. Or if you can think of other manufacturers/retailers that have bookshelves in a similar style, please tell me. I welcome ideas.

My requirements: no visible grainy wood, not brown, chrome/silver or shiny black or glass look, standalone (doesn't have to be attached to the wall, so individual shelves are out), tall, not too wide.

If you like it, tell me so as well.
Elite Simplicity - Bookshelf & Tower
This message last edited by Aeryn on 04/11/2009 at 04:13:47 AM
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Buying bookshelves - is this too pricey? - 04/11/2009 04:11:45 AM 878 Views
Way too pricey for what you get. *NM* - 04/11/2009 04:21:23 AM 227 Views
Can you offer alternatives? - 04/11/2009 04:27:20 AM 506 Views
I won't say IKEA...oh damn, I just did. - 04/11/2009 04:42:07 AM 504 Views
Also, here's a sample link - 04/11/2009 04:52:03 AM 682 Views
Re: Also, here's a sample link - 04/11/2009 05:03:27 AM 544 Views
Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" - 05/11/2009 07:50:45 PM 475 Views
Re: Most shelves are "no tools required, minimal assembly" - 06/11/2009 03:19:22 PM 635 Views
It sounds like it's going to look terrific! *NM* - 06/11/2009 03:27:51 PM 236 Views
i'd never pay that much for bookshelves. seriously. - 04/11/2009 06:25:31 AM 479 Views
Yes, by about a factor of 10. - 04/11/2009 09:25:22 AM 506 Views
I don't think that cost $20 to make. - 04/11/2009 03:55:57 PM 517 Views
Was it made in the US? - 04/11/2009 04:52:07 PM 523 Views
Unless they are handmade, it probably is pretty close to that - 04/11/2009 05:11:50 PM 508 Views
You're right. It probably cost less. - 05/11/2009 07:58:28 PM 477 Views
Price is all about worth. - 04/11/2009 09:53:14 AM 542 Views
Cold & modern is what I love. - 04/11/2009 04:10:06 PM 634 Views
I like them. - 04/11/2009 02:17:23 PM 537 Views
Re: I like them. - 04/11/2009 03:55:22 PM 507 Views
Yeah. - 04/11/2009 04:33:51 PM 522 Views
I'm paying attention. - 04/11/2009 07:12:15 PM 482 Views
if all you wanted was justification - 04/11/2009 07:31:16 PM 479 Views
No, I wanted honest opinions. - 04/11/2009 10:34:44 PM 631 Views
Build your own. Save your money. *NM* - 04/11/2009 02:27:25 PM 265 Views
i think those are way too pricey - 04/11/2009 05:04:13 PM 509 Views
Of course they are over priced. - 04/11/2009 06:21:14 PM 494 Views
Ehrm. No. Just no. - 04/11/2009 11:00:18 PM 451 Views

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