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This buffet is very well made and finished. It is a challenge to put together but not as bad as some have described. I was able to get it up in 3 hours with some help from my wife. The doors aligned properly and drawers fit properly. Looks nice and much more expensive than we paid for.

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The Buffet is quite nice when assembled, but getting there is not an easy path. The instructions appear to be translated from Chinese by a computer, making it difficult to understand what is required. One problem area is hanging the doors, but the most challenging is placing the slide rails for the three bottom drawers. I still do not have mine on properly, after hours of trying different options. Note: the screws for assembly look similar but vary in length by small amounts. Be certain to use the proper screw in the correct location, as you may find that using a slightly larger screw in an improper location will cause the wood to bulge or split. My suggestion is to pay more for a fully assembled unit so as to avoid having to spend 10-20 hours putting this thing together, and not getting it right in the end.

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I bought this buffet on 3/1/09, and it was delivered on 3/6/09! We assembled it that same night.There were two of us working on it, and were able to complete it in 2.5 hours. the directions were very simple to understand, and there were ample spare pieces. There were no broken pieces, and the 3 boxes arrived from Salt Lake City to Atlanta in tact.I love this buffet! It fits perfectly in my dining room. My table and chairs have a slightly more redish hue, but the piece still fits in vvery well!The center door is not even as the others are, so I may tweak it some more, but I don't fault the manufacturer, but perhaps my haste to finish the install.All in all, This was a great buy. I didn't realize how deep the shelves were, you can fit two plates in it.

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We bought this buffet to use in our den to hold games and puzzles. It looks wonderful, and the storage space it provides is amazing! We looked everywhere to find a buffet that had both shelves and drawers. So pleased with this one - terrific buy!

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We've been looking around for a buffet and this by far has the best value for the price. The boxes arrived within 5 days and it did take me quite some time to put it together. The overall quality is good and the final assembled product did not disappoint. It added instant character to our dining room. I would highly recommend this product. As other people have mentioned, it is a little bit challenging to get the doors aligned properly. Mine did not align as perfectly as i'd like but no one will notice.

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This buffet is extremely nice. Good quality and value. It was not easy to assemble but the overall look and quality greatly out weight that! The cabinets are spacious and the drawers are nice addition to hold linens. We used the double side for china and the single side for a bar and the over all look is extremely nice.

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We received our buffet within 5 days and it arrived in 3 boxes. My husband is very handy and can build anything. He put the buffet together while I was out shopping and evidently it was a little more difficult than he expected, but the overall result was very rewarding. The buffet is beautiful and our family and friends were very impressed. I have been looking for a "long" time and I am thrilled - it looks perfect in our dining room. I have recommended Overstock.com to everyone. Thank you

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I just love this piece! Everytime I pass my dining room I can't help but admire it. The only trouble I had was getting the draws to fit. I had to eventually call my handyman and he was able to get them to fit flush and roll in and out.

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This piece is very elegant looking and well constructed. It is very difficult to put together, so really pay attention to the instructions. Also, really tighten down the bolts for the drawers, otherwise they tend to loosen up and are difficult to open. The glass doors are expensive looking. Everything was very well packed. This made a wonderful addition to my dining room and is a nice mix with Mission or Craftsman style furniture!

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We are thrilled with the apearance and workmanship of the buffet. Assembly was delayed because of a flaw in the top of the buffet, but in typical Overstock . com fashion you folks got the new part sent right away. We would have appreciated getting it sooner, rather than coming UPS ground, but that wasn't your call. When it did arrive, my husband completed the assembly fairly easily. The instructions assumed a bit more experience with this type of assembly than some folks have. Specific screws need to be used for certain sides of the hinges - this was not mentioned in the instructions. European hinges can be tough to adjust if you are new to it. It might have been wise to include the specific hex driver that was needed for assembly with the product. Frustrated assemblers are more prone to mistakes and getting miffed. The design includes ample support for the wide shelves which will be able to hold heavy platters, etc. without causing the shelf to bow. We are quite happy with our purchase.

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having read the reviews i knew it would be a big building project, and it was. but very rewarding. It is a great piece. Makes a great office credenza.

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I ordered this on a Sunday and received it on Thursday of that same week! I was expecting it to be difficult to assemble, but really it was quite easy (although time consuming). It is a very heavy, solid wood piece of furniture and looks very expensive. I love it and everyone who sees it is impressed. I shopped locally at many furniture stores and this piece was by far better quality and price than I found anywhere!

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I was a little concerned when I received the order confirmation that it was coming in 3 packages and the weight ! Oh well ,We decided we would judge when we complete the assembly ! Is all we can say is WOW ,great piece of furniture that is worth every penny. Yes it was a lot of work to assemble 3 hours ,but time well spent and the finished product looks great. Recommend an electric screw driver ,otherwise you will have a sore hand. Buy it ....You will not be dissapointed.

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It is a little hard to put together. Especially the glass doors. But it s a nice addition to the dining room.

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This is a beautiful piece of furniture not to mention solid. It took awhile to put together but it was well worth it! Great value!

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Wonderful furniture with everything I wanted.. the quality was over my expectation.. I was very pleased with this item

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This is a quality piece of furniture. Very solid, and heavy! The grain of the wood is beautiful and a rich dark color. While the instructions are excellent, and all pieces are clearly labeled, be prepared to put some hours into the assembly - but it is definately worth the effort. We are thrilled with this purchase and it looks beautiful in our Dining room.

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I LOVE IT!!!! It wasn't easy to put it together, but it was worth it. It really looks better than a picture. And it's not small - it is much bigger than I thought it's gonna be(that's a good thing). Did I say I love it??

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I was able to put the unit together by myself however, it took a couple of hours. The unit is exactly as pictured and looks beautiful under my husbands tv. The only other negative I would have to say beside the assembly was the construction of the drawer boxes which, were made of mdf or pressed cardboard.

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I recently received the Hartford Buffet. I put off getting to the task of putting it together because I was sure it would be next to impossible. Once I opened the boxes (there were three) and laid out all of the pieces, I found that they were all marked very clearly and starting the project seemed less daunting. It said that it would take two people to do it, but I did it myself. I turned it on its ends and sides sometimes, but it worked. It took some time, but I was proud that I could get it done alone and the finished product is beautiful. I put china in the larger side and my tv components in the smaller side. I would highly recommend this product!!