Customer Reviews

Vaultz Locking CD File Cabinet, 4 Drawers, 15.25 x 14.00 x 14.50 Inches - Black (VZ01049)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I am really disappointed in the poor quality of Vaultz! I bought 2 of the 4 drawer units, and they looked so nice in the photos. But they are cheaply made with a black "sticker" covering the outside, and the drawers. Sort of like a big label. I really fought with them to get the drawers open because the underside of the drawers got horribly stuck to the material under it. So far 3 of 8 drawers are stuck or very difficult to open. The underside of the drawer has a sticker which will for sure get rubbed every time the drawer is opened & closed. Think about it. The bottom of the drawer is going to wear, especially under the weight of a bunch of CD's in the drawer.

This black sticker is the same sticker that covers the front & sides of that drawer, but only 1/2" of the bottom edge. So when it gets rubbed a bit, the sticker rolls - the sticky glue gets exposed & sticks tight to the cabinet. Just really lame. As part of getting the drawrs unstuck it's probably that the black covering will get peeled up at the bottom edge, ruining the front too. Or you might tear the drawer apart trying to get the *&%#$ thing open.

Very poor design, and very poor construction. For the price I was expecting wood, metal, or even plastic construction, but it appears to be thin fiberboard covered with a black sticker. I could have accepted the fiberboard if the drawers were still working ok after the 3rd day. They do hold a lot of CDs, especially in clear plastic sleeves.

I recommend clear plastic sleeves over the white paper with circular window, and that white paper always hides the rim of the cd so you can't read some. The "3CDRice Diskeeper anti-static" clear plastic cd sleeves are great, and there is no need to label the envelopes, since you can see the cd inside.

It's amazing that there isn't more choices for mass cd storage like this. PowerFiles looked cool, but I hear they break quickly, and can't really take the weight of the number of cd's they can hold. My next solution is a bunch of wire CD storage baskets. Well made, but I need to add shelves to keep each row off of the baskets below it. And I needed to remove the magnets on one side that hold them together, or the baskets won't slide out like drawers.

Anyway, don't be fooled by the high price of Vaultz, they are cheaply made and lame. You're better off with a plastic or wire basket solution.

Having read all of the other reviews about this cabinet I was a little worried about getting junk. I'm happy to say the bad reviews about this product are unwarranted.

First opinions

Ok this cabinet looks great right out of the box. It's very well made and quality control is great. All of the corners were straight, the outside backing was smooth and even and it gives you a feeling of safety for your CD's.

Functionality

The four drawers all fit perfectly and slide in and out freely with no problems. Each drawer has a small lock on it which is a nice feature if you plan on moving this cabinet from place to place as it keeps the drawers from opening. The locks all worked well with no issues.

Overall

I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who has alot of CD/DVD's to store as this will provide and excellent solution. I also purchased some of the paper sleeves made by Vaultz and they work well with this cabinet.

One Small Issue

I've left this at the end because it was only a small issue. When I first got the cabinet it had a very strong odor to it which I atribute to the glue used in construction. I took out all of the drawers and let it air out for a few days until I no longer noticed the smell.

I run a small library and we use the vaultz drawers to house our cds, video games, and dvds. We open and close the drawers constantly throughout the day. There is no doubt in my mind that we work them more than anybody at home ever could. Not a single problem to date. With the price getting lowered, I had to grab another one today. Good storage idea for someone who needs a nice, efficient way to store and retrieve discs. My only comment would be I wish they offered a way to connect the 4 cd units to each other.

I purchased the two-drawer version from another retailer, and this thing is a piece of junk. It's an all-wooden construction with strips of vinyl hastily glued to the sides. The first time I attempted to open the case, strips of vinyl from the outer walls of the drawer peeled back and became stuck to the inside of the casing, preventing the drawer from opening. The whole thing just feels cheap, and I feel that I shouldn't have to super-glue something that I paid this much money for.

To start off, one of the drawers wouldn't close all the way, it kept getting hung up in the back. wtf! After examining it, I discovered the guide rail for the drawer wasn't even glued to the back of the box. Fixed that.

Then I noticed it wasn't close to being level, wtf! Whoever put it together, did such a lousy job it wasn't fit properly in a couple of the back corners. It appeared as if it was forced together to the point where the (cheesy)wood just splintered. Some of the wood inside, some of the wood outside the molding.

After some touch up paint and semi-handy-man-skills, all looks well. A lot of work for something that costs 70$...... I know, why didn't I return it? Cuz I'm IRISH!!

The idea is great, no other cabinets like this out there. Just too bad they can't make them a little better, as some other reviewers have noted. Don't get me wrong, NOW that it's fixed I love it!!!

If you want to use the file folders and file guides for this cabinet, thats more cash to fork over, cuz they only give you 6 folders with it.
-1 star for workmanship -1 star for cost.

I purchased three of the four drawer units about a year ago. The design must have been changed since I don't have the same construction with the drawers. Mine don't appear to have the glued on surface. They work fine. I'm supprised to see the negative posts. The only reason I'm here is because I'm about to order my fouth unit. The only suggestion I'd make is to forget the locks on some units. I don't think most people use them.

I ran out of places to store my Music CDs. They were in piles everywhere. I bought item and could not be more pleased. It is well made. heavy sturdy and looks good. Lockable storage is a nice feature as well. Holds a lot of CDs and protects them. CD Cabinet has proved to be better in person then in the pictures
and discriptions. It is heavy!

These are made of MDF, not wood as some reviewers state. The MDF is covered in vinyl. The problem is that the vinyl is not glued solidly to the MDF and it peels off. This prevents the drawers from opening as the friction pulls the vinyl off and folds it under the drawer. Over time it gets worse and worse. I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

This finally answers all the needs for someone who has a large abount of CD's they want to keep up with...

This box can hold paper covers and slimline or full CD's easily and in the same drawer. It is a solid box not the flemsy plastic containers we have all settled for... if you want something good buy this... it is well worth the extra expence...

WE ARE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THIS FOUR-DRAWER CD CABINET. HAD FOUND NOTHING LIKE IT AT THE BIG-BOX STORES. SHOULD HAVE ORDERED TWO. REPLACED FIVE PLASTIC BOXES (WITH NO DRAWERS - ONLY LIDS) WITH THIS FINE PIECE OF FURNITURE. ORDERED AND RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL VAULTZ TWO-DRAWER UNIT FOR OVERFLOW. RECOMMEND THESE ITEMS TO ANY SERIOUS CD COLLECTOR WHO VALUES THEIR RECORDINGS. THANK YOU AMAZON AND BUYONLINENOW.Vaultz VZ01049 4-Drawer Locking CD Storage Cabinet Holds up to 660 CDs (Black with Chrome Accents)