( 2 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: 08-17-2004
We ordered this crib in early July during the sale because it matched a Bassett chest and changing table we had been given by relatives. Also, Bassett cribs are rated pretty highly in Baby Bargains. The first shipment had gaping holes in the box and pieces of the crib were removable through these holes (one of the tops of an end piece had become unglued and was easily removed from the box). We had that one returned and waited for the second one. Shipment #2 was not as beaten up as the first, but there were still big holes in the box and some of the wood was damaged (could be seen through these holes). Target at first told me they could not re-ship a third one for the same reason (that the item must be unshippable), but then they offered to ship a third crib to see if we could piece together an undamaged crib from the last two shipments. Well, we were excited when the third shipment arrived on July 31 in an intact box with apparently no damage. Once the box was opened, however, we realized that much of the damage was coming from Bassett and not being done during shipping. Of the crib we pieced together, there are substantial dings/scratches/dents on three of the four ends on the tops of the end posts. There are also a couple of other minor indentions on parts that will be visible (not against the wall or floor). We decided to keep this crib anyway because we are about 12 weeks away from delivery and really need to finish the nursery. I don't have time now to shop around more, and we are hopeful that we can sand and fill some of these places to make them less noticable. Needless to say, if I had more time, I would ship these two remaining cribs back and go with something else. The great buy is not worth getting something that has more damage than any floor models you see at baby stores. I did give it two stars for the price and the beautiful shade of stain.
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Posted: 05-18-2004
We bought this crib and really like it. It is very sturdy and the wheels make it easy to move. It is a little difficult to move the side rail up and down, especially if one of your arms is occupied (by a baby). It was also kind of difficult to assemble but that is probably because I am not very handy and wanted to prove to my husband that I could put something like this together. It looks great in the nursery though and is a wonderful natural wood color. This picture makes it look orangey, which it's not. Overall, a good buy.
