My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Monday, October 08, 2018
My Apartment Move: A Fabulous New Bed, A Fabulous New Mattress, And a PIECE-OF-SHIT New Computer Desk
Judging from the photo collage above, can you guess which new item I recently purchased that turned out to be a PIECE OF SHIT?
Yes, I'm sure you can.
First, I wanted you all to know that I moved into a new apartment within my current apartment building. I decided that because I didn't move to New York, I needed a change of location to give me a fresh start. My landlady was kind enough to offer me a newly renovated studio apartment (same layout as my other apartment, but on a different floor) with no increase in rent because I've been a tenant here for so many years. I was also given the keys to my new apartment two weeks before my official move-in date so that I could gradually transfer my things, which was awesome because by the time October 1st arrived, I had almost everything moved in.
Yes, I'm sure you can.
First, I wanted you all to know that I moved into a new apartment within my current apartment building. I decided that because I didn't move to New York, I needed a change of location to give me a fresh start. My landlady was kind enough to offer me a newly renovated studio apartment (same layout as my other apartment, but on a different floor) with no increase in rent because I've been a tenant here for so many years. I was also given the keys to my new apartment two weeks before my official move-in date so that I could gradually transfer my things, which was awesome because by the time October 1st arrived, I had almost everything moved in.
I also decided that I needed a new bed and mattress. The one I previously owned was getting to look and feel like a bed of nails; therefore I went online several weeks before I moved and searched for a nice bed frame and mattress. And VIOLA...I found the perfect pair at a great price! Oh, and guess what? The bed frame was so easy to assemble, I had it together in 25 minutes. The mattress, which is one of those memory foam mattresses was also easy to unpack and set up. The mattress took a full 24-hours to totally expand to its full 10 inches. And can I just tell you how maaahhvelous it feels to be sleeping on a fresh, new mattress?
I've been extremely happy with both items, which were purchased from the same company.
Here are some photographs of the bed frame and mattress that I found online. Once I get completely set up in my new apartment, I will take my own pictures and share them with you.
Bed Frame
(I was very attracted to this bed frame because it has a Japanese style - simple, clean and low to the ground)
Mattress
Additionally, I ordered a new computer desk because my previous desk was starting to resemble the desk that Benjamin Franklin owned in 1785. I ordered the desk off the same website, but from a third-party manufacturer. Now, as happy as I was with the bed frame and mattress, I was very disappointed with the desk. And I mean VERY. From the photographs online, I loved the desk because it was so simple. It basically looked liked a portable picnic table, in which all you had to do was flip the legs out and they would snap into place. Extremely easy and minimalistic, requiring no assembling.
Well...on the day the desk arrived, I could tell there was going to be trouble because the box it was shipped in looked as though it had fallen off the truck while going 90 miles per hour - it literally had rips and holes in it. When I got it up to my apartment and opened the box, I immediately saw the damage. There were two HUGE gashes on the wooden desktop. It looked as though the metal legs had been pulled apart from the top, which caused the wood to split. There were also small nicks around the outer edge of the desk. OMG...I was LIVID because I can't stand when people are careless and don't take pride in their job. And that's exactly what this was, carelessness, by someone who didn't give a shit about his/her job.
I thought about returning it, but the desk was so heavy that it would have taken too much effort to repack and ship back. And how could I repack it anyway? The box had been destroyed during delivery.
Eventually, I figured a way to patch the gashes by using a strong masking tape. And fortunately, when I placed my printer and computer monitor on the desktop, it completely covered the damaged areas. The desk was workable, yet I was still very upset by the way it was delivered. And I clearly made myself heard by leaving a scathing review on their website, telling potential buyers NOT to purchase this desk. While there, I noticed several other reviews that mentioned the same thing about the condition of the desk when it was delivered.
I entitled my review : WARNING: THIS DESK IS A PIECE OF SHIT....DO NOT PURCHASE!
Needless to say, the company refused to publish my review. So I sent them an email, saying that I had every intention of publishing a blog post, sharing my HORRIBLE experience so that others wouldn't waste their time and money, and that they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves for the quality of service they offer.
And do you know what's ironic? Ever since sending them my email, I noticed that the price of the desk has been reduced. Which probably means that they need to get rid of them because no one is purchasing them.
Here are some pictures of how the desk was seductively portrayed...
So if anyone is searching for a computer desk and lands on this website and discovers this desk, which at first looks appealing, please...PLEASE take my advice and DO. NOT. PURCHASE.
I've been extremely happy with both items, which were purchased from the same company.
Here are some photographs of the bed frame and mattress that I found online. Once I get completely set up in my new apartment, I will take my own pictures and share them with you.
Bed Frame
(I was very attracted to this bed frame because it has a Japanese style - simple, clean and low to the ground)
Mattress
(it's firm, but very comfortable and contour-fitting)
Additionally, I ordered a new computer desk because my previous desk was starting to resemble the desk that Benjamin Franklin owned in 1785. I ordered the desk off the same website, but from a third-party manufacturer. Now, as happy as I was with the bed frame and mattress, I was very disappointed with the desk. And I mean VERY. From the photographs online, I loved the desk because it was so simple. It basically looked liked a portable picnic table, in which all you had to do was flip the legs out and they would snap into place. Extremely easy and minimalistic, requiring no assembling.
Well...on the day the desk arrived, I could tell there was going to be trouble because the box it was shipped in looked as though it had fallen off the truck while going 90 miles per hour - it literally had rips and holes in it. When I got it up to my apartment and opened the box, I immediately saw the damage. There were two HUGE gashes on the wooden desktop. It looked as though the metal legs had been pulled apart from the top, which caused the wood to split. There were also small nicks around the outer edge of the desk. OMG...I was LIVID because I can't stand when people are careless and don't take pride in their job. And that's exactly what this was, carelessness, by someone who didn't give a shit about his/her job.
I thought about returning it, but the desk was so heavy that it would have taken too much effort to repack and ship back. And how could I repack it anyway? The box had been destroyed during delivery.
Eventually, I figured a way to patch the gashes by using a strong masking tape. And fortunately, when I placed my printer and computer monitor on the desktop, it completely covered the damaged areas. The desk was workable, yet I was still very upset by the way it was delivered. And I clearly made myself heard by leaving a scathing review on their website, telling potential buyers NOT to purchase this desk. While there, I noticed several other reviews that mentioned the same thing about the condition of the desk when it was delivered.
I entitled my review : WARNING: THIS DESK IS A PIECE OF SHIT....DO NOT PURCHASE!
Needless to say, the company refused to publish my review. So I sent them an email, saying that I had every intention of publishing a blog post, sharing my HORRIBLE experience so that others wouldn't waste their time and money, and that they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves for the quality of service they offer.
And do you know what's ironic? Ever since sending them my email, I noticed that the price of the desk has been reduced. Which probably means that they need to get rid of them because no one is purchasing them.
Here are some pictures of how the desk was seductively portrayed...
...that is, until you get it out of the box.
So if anyone is searching for a computer desk and lands on this website and discovers this desk, which at first looks appealing, please...PLEASE take my advice and DO. NOT. PURCHASE.
I bestow upon it my seal of approval...
And have a lovely day!
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