I like the size and design of the bookcase. I just didn’t enjoy having to put it together; however, it did go together smoothly.

Sauder Bookcase -Black

In reading lots of reviews for a bookcase, Sauder had some of the best. Product looks great & not awful to put together.

Stately bookcase

I got this for my classroom and it adds a lot of class. I’ve assembled my fair share of Ikea furniture and this was NOT easy. I definitely recommend an extra helper. The final product is quite sturdy and attractive for fiberboard. The ledge on each shelf is an added plus.

still waiting

My products have not been put together and have been at the Tallahassee store since 8/15/23 so you really don’t want my honest opinion. I will be calling store in the morning to see why the 5 day delay

bookshelf

We bought the bookshelf to hold a collection of music books that my husband has for his keyboard. He was just stacking them on the floor, but wanted to keep them better organized. It fits perfectly where he needs it, next to the keyboard, and we are happy with the results.

Great bookcase

Really sturdy, not difficult to put together, good price. Only complaint is small piece that broke off on one part, not noticeable.

Nice color and weight

I purchased this bookcase for my home office from the website.

It Does Its Job

Assembling this was a real thrill, especially since the first thing the instructions tell you is that they didn’t bother to label all the parts. It’s wonderful to be told to attach two segments to each other when the only way you have to identify the parts are the poor illustrations. Those parts that are labeled are still not that easy to locate; the labels are faint and poorly located.

Parts with cracks, defects; otherwise nice

Noticed readily visible flaws (scratches, cracks) after assembly (otherwise would have returned). Not all pieces fit together perfectly, and back is flimsy, but that is OK and expected at this price point. If not for quality control issues (flaws, cracks), would be very pleased.

Sauder Wood Bookcase

This was an easy purchase and it arrived as stated. This is the smaller version of a Sauder Bookcase I had previously. Our new furniture was much bigger and didn't allow us to keep the bigger version. I would purchase from this seller again.

Looks great

I bought the desk, book case and a cabinet from this line. All look amazing, very heavy but sturdy and looks more expensive than it was. The bookcase was relatively easy to put together but other items are a little more challenging.

Sauder select - black bookcase

They are very nice. Easy to assemble- but does take a little extra time. We are still in the process of putting the shelves together- but I know that it will all look nice - once they are all put together.

Confusing instructions

While this ended up being a solid bookcase, the instructions were confusing, and there is a lip to the edge of the shelves which wasn’t that noticeable in the catalog photo. You cannot eliminate the lip and it may not stand to time based on how they are attached. Since I am not using it in a living area, I do not mind that I have to keep banging on the sides to eliminate separation tendencies.

Very sturdy bookcase

We bought this bookshelf to keep my husband's very heavy medical books. The bookcase is very sturdy and is now packed with books. We couldn't have been more happier with the quality and design. It was a breeze to assemble the bookcase.

The WORST customer service

I have never written a bad review for any product or service. Well, there's a first time for everything! This is not in regards to the product, which I have yet to take out of the box. This is in regards to the "customer service" or lack thereof. I ordered this bookcase and ended up finding out I got a smaller apartment a few days later. So, I requested to cancel the order as it wasn't going to fit in my new place. They couldn't cancel my order as it was about to be delivered, which of course, I understood. When I received it, I immediately requested a return. I didn't hear anything back via e-mail or a confirmation for the return so I tried to call customer service to speak with a representative, which apparently doesn't exist? The automated recording suggested using the website to cancel or to e-mail an inquiry request and immediately hung up, giving no option to speak with someone. So, I emailed regarding this concern. It's been two weeks and I have not heard back. I check my account every day and, nothing. I tried to submit a new cancel request but it says I have already created one. I emailed customer service twice more in the last two weeks and still, nothing. This piece was not cheap! & I believe they only offer refunds within 30 days of purchase, which is quickly approaching!! I am so upset. I can't understand how a company runs without any regard for their paying customers.

Great value

Quality product - relatively inexpensive. It was a little difficult to add the trim pieces - They slid easily for the first foot and a half (or so) in length— but became increasingly more difficult for this smaller, older woman to slide with my not so strong hands. I cushioned the end with some rags and tapped it with a hammer (gently but firmly) until they were in the correct position. Final product was worth the effort.

Elegant looking bookcase but with some hardware issues

We were mostly satisfied with the Sauder bookcase. The look of it is nice. The problems we had in assembling it were two things: the screws that connected the top board onto the rest were too long and slightly went through the top of the bookcase, bulging through the wood and leaving small domes of damage where they almost went through. So, there are three lumps on the top of it instead of a nice smooth board. Second, the piece on the bottom front didn't connect flush with the shelving (because of where you had to connect it using the pre-drilled holes). This left a small gap along the edge showing the natural color of the wood. Other than these two issues it seemed like a good bookcase.

Looks good but difficult to assemble

I have assembled several things over the years, but I must say that this bookcase was by far the most difficult. Not all the pieces were marked well, and the directions weren't the best. It took me about two hours, but I was finally able to figure it out. In the end, I'm happy with the way it turned out. There was one aspect of the project that was super easy, namely nailing the back to the bookcase. Sauder provided a very handy tool that ensured I was nailing the nail in the proper place. Ingenious! The has always proved to be a difficult task on other occasions.

Received my Sauder Select Collection 3-Shelf Bookcase Estate, Black, a few days ago. Delivery was right on time, very quick. I couldn't be happier, it is exactly what I wanted. Very well made, sturdy, and a nice piece of furniture. I'm not the greatest at assembling furniture, but I found this bookcase fairly easy. Took my time and followed the well designed instructions. I'd purchase this bookcase again, and I'd highly recommend it.

Disappointed

I felt that the unit is of low quality and over priced for what it is. It is made of particle board with some type of contact material for the finish. Flimsy design - held together with 4 screws at the top and 4 screws at the bottom, and the back (looked like poster board) is then nailed on. It assembled with easy - but disappointed overall. I will be very careful in the future regarding buying a product from this manufacturer again. Delivery from supplier was good and I recommend the vendor.