Worst Bookcase ever!

We received a damages box. The bookcase looked like it had been assembled previously. It was filthy and scrathced everywhere. As my husband was putting the case together pieces broke off. The screws are on the outside of the sides and visible. It is the worst bookbase I have ever purchased. If it wasn't already put together I wuld return it.

Works great on its side!

Though it is not as sturdy as I expected, since I am using it horizontally , not vertically, it works fine. I have dual plant stands sitting on it, and it gives me the extra height I needed for house plants at the window. Plus it gives me 5 cubes to put other items in.

Not what was pictured

Dimensions and color were accurate, however bottom is NOT raised as the picture shows. The bottom sits flat on the ground. Must be secured to wall if planning on moderate to heavy use of higher level shelving. Suited our needs, so we kept it. We have it in a corner, with a window ledge keeping it in place. Careful, particle board sides easy to tear when raising upright during construction. Also, backboard not quite long enough to have nails go through it and all sides of case securely: one side's nails had to be put in crooked, to cross back into the wood on the other side. Hope that was just a fluke.