Customer Reviews

Crosley ST73-CH Richmond Entertainment Center Cabinet (Cherry)

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased this piece as a stand for my new Teac LP-R400. (Another amazing item.) I was looking for the smallest piece that could hold the Teac and some records, plus a place to put vinyl record cleaners, etc.

Quality: The finish is even and the materials are sturdy enough for all that I want. This is not a flimsy item.

Assembly: I was concerned with a review on one of the other Crosley cabinets that it was very difficult to assemble and definitely required two people. I don't know how they were assembling it, but if one follows the directions one person can easily put it together in under 1/2 hour. It DID take me a while to figure out that the nut locks were already IN the pieces as I was looking for them in a bag.

Finished look: This is sitting next to my old fashioned stereo cabinet that I can't bear to replace and also my baby grand piano. Both of those items are beautifully finished and this piece fits in just fine (although somewhat hidden behind a floor stereo speaker.)

Cons: As described, the item comes with a shelf above the record storage. The knob makes it appear like a pull out drawer, but it is a pull down door with a shelf behind. I was expecting a drawer, but that was my fault for not reading the description well enough. Unlike the other pieces that have just the open shelf, at least this one has a door and it will be fine for storing the LP vinyl record cleaning supplies and extra phonograph needles that I purchased.

Bottom Line: Love it.

PROS: I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. Assembly is simple and the finished product is very sturdy. I own the matching Crosley CR72 record player and set it on top of this cabinet without any worries. I've read reviews that claim this product is flimsy but that isn't right at all. As long as it's properly put together it can hold just about anything. I also went with the free shipping and much to my surprise it was at my door not only in less than a week but also on a Saturday!

CON: I was instantly disappointed when I saw the box they chose to ship it in busting open under the weight. Even the delivery guy couldn't stop commenting on what a bad shipment job it was. Actually his exact words were "the worst box I've seen". Oddly enough when I opened it there was another box inside and it was completely untouched. Why they chose to place the sturdy box in a gawky paper thin one I'll never know. Had I not lucked out and got an extra cautious delivery guy it definitely would have been ruined.

Purchased this for a Christmas gift just last year. And have already thrown it away. In putting it together it was not looking like it would hold up. And that it did not, the weight of albums bowed the bottom. And in moving it away from wall afew inches to clean behind, top broke off and split at sides!

So happy with this purchase. All pieces arrived intact and unmarred. It took only a screwdriver and about 15 minutes to assemble. Now my record player and my record collection have a happy home without taking up the heavy space of an entertainment center or wall unit. As noted by other reviewers, note that the upper door is not a pull-out drawer; rather, it is a compartment for bits and pieces, such as a remote control and spare record needles.

I'm using this as an end table and it's perfect. And I can see where it could be used other ways- as a bed side table,etc. The assembly was easy to understand and a snap (literally everything snaps together)to put together. It took me about 30 minutes. I like the glass (real glass not plastic) door for items you want visible (but not dusty) and the fold down door compartment for storage. It has an expensive look for an inexpensive price.

I purchased this for my 79 year old Aunt and she loves it! She had an old turn table type record player, wanted easy access to it, and someplace to keep her records. It was too heavy for her to handle but we got it placed for her. Amazon was much cheaper than anyone else. I ordered it and they delivered it to HER address in a timely manor.

This is very nice cabinet to put our Crosley vintage 60's style record player on. Goes together real easy and sturdy. Holds all our vinyls. I had to find screws for to put the knobs on because they weren't in the box. Other than that I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Came as advertised. Very flimsy construction - had to brace it. Now being used as a bedside tabloe.

The unit is functional and easy to assemble. The overall appearance is low quality except for the door. The veneer is paper thin and many edges are painted particle board. I expected solid wood legs.

My order arrived on the stated day, and the shipping carton was a little worse for wear, but the cabinet itself was packed safely in a second (Crosley) container inside.

Assembly is quick and easy if used to the typical "knock-down" style furniture of the day.

Don't let the finish in the photo scare you off from purchasing oak. The actual cabinet is stained in a nice, golden oak color that is darker and warmer than the somewhat "over exposed" sample photo shown which looks more blond than oak. Unfortunately, it is not a genuine oak veneer but still looks good.

All in all, very pleased with my purchase, especially since the $24 shipping charge was waived. A good value for $99.

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