19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Good Couch - Read for More,
January 10, 2012
This review is from: Bobkona Manhanttan Reversible Microfiber 3-Piece Sectional Sofa with Faux Leather Ottoman in Pebble Color (Kitchen)
Let me preface this by saying that this is the first couch I have ever bought online and only the second couch I have ever purchased - the first being a cheap loveseat from the local Swedish flat-pack specialty store.
This is a great couch. It comes in pieces and you have to assemble it. The instructions do NOT have words and aren't completely clear - but it only took me about 45 minutes to put this thing together. Putting it together does take the mystery out of its constructiona nd does make you wonder about its long term sturdiness - but it's exactly the same build quality as mid-grade department store stuff, higher grade Swedish flat-pack specialty store stuff, etc. So good stuff. Should last you a while.
The cushions are very stiff at first. Mine still are. It's only been up for a few days now. And they tend to lean forward a bit, but that's because it's a flatter seat rather than a deep, lean back seat. I really like the couch - with the ottoman it's very comfortable. My wife and 4 month old daughter and I can all curl up into an L-shape and snuggle on it.
The cushions are zippered with removable, washable covers. They are pretty good quality although I think they won't last more than hald a dozen years or so - maybe less. They aren't the highest quality microfiber and like I said it is dense foam. The base will last long enough though that having new cushions and covers made for a few hundred bucks after five or six years would be worth it.
The ottoman is NOT a storage ottoman like I was hoping for. But that's ok.
Four stars. Not superb build quality - but quite good - and free shipping on a couch is amazing if you're a prime member.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
It is truley amazing; you must give it a try!,
April 19, 2012
This review is from: Bobkona Manhanttan Reversible Microfiber 3-Piece Sectional Sofa with Faux Leather Ottoman in Pebble Color (Kitchen)
The first thing I would like to say is that it is not perfect!
But for the price it offers it is truly amazing, I have been searching online and in furniture stores for about three months looking for a couch. This was going to be the first couch I have ever purchased so I wanted to make sure I got the right one.
My first main concern was that it had to be comfy, because I play video games a lot in my living room so that meant I will be on the couch more then in my own bed.
Second concern was the price range, I didn't want to purchase something that cost over 1,000 and it fall apart with in a year or two. I wanted it to last and not make me feel as if I wasted my money. I live on my own in new york and I attend school so spare change isn't easy to come by.
There are miner flaws with this product but due to all the reviews I have read for this product I was fully aware of what problems may occur. By the way this couch is sold in three other colors/designs on amazon if you feel as if you need more customer reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Bobkona-Manhattan-Reversible-Microfiber-Sectional/dp/B003SX0KG0/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1334869272&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Reversible-Microfiber-Sectional-Mushroom/dp/B003819JLY/ref=sr_1_29?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1334869376&sr=1-29
Like I stated before this couch isn't perfect; so I will mention some of the flaws that I have came across. I hope that this will help you make your decision of whether or not this couch is for you.
1. Some of the wholes was bigger then the screws themselves but I assume that they had predicted that will occur and they give you thin medal washers to place between to screw and wood. Even so, I still believe its unreasonably larger and can cause it to become very unstable if you do not make sure to fight with it so that it remains tight in place. There was also extra unneeded wholes that look like it was unintentionally placed there.
2. Instructions aren't as clear as I had hoped but thanks to the prier customers i was expecting it. It wasn't that difficult to figure out and it only took me two hours to put together.
3. I had read in one of the reviews that a female claimed the boxes wasn't heavy and I figured she must have been really strong. Due to the fact that it seems odd for a couch to not be heavy, but I am a 5'4 female and she was right it was really light. I was able to move everything around with out any problem.
4. It came three days earlier then the original estimated date and there customer service was very polite and very helpful.
5. Its really not that sturdy! Due to the fact that the Wholes are so big and are not secured by anything. Poorly made, had extra unnecessary wholes and the frame was damaged. The wood should have medal slots in order to support the screws and hold it in place. But as long as your not rough housing on it too much it should last for a long time in my opinion.
6. I noticed some people mentioned that some of the cushions had black stains on it. From my prospective I noticed one mark but lucky since my couch will be on my left side of my apartment I wasn't using that side of the cushion. But the mark seems as if something got into the box and if your careful you can remove it with out damaging the couch.
7. I LOVED how it is option to place the couch cushions on the left or right so your not forced to redesign your living room.
8. I find to be VERY comfortable and I love laying on it. Once I finished assembling it; the minute I laid on it I passed out. I don't know if it was due to me being so exhausted or because it was so comfy but I love coming home to this couch.
I love the feel of the fabric and the design. It is really comfy and looks very elegant. I love the size of it and it is perfect for a small apartment. The color isn't to heavy or too light and it goes perfectly with my floors. For the price of this couch I have to honestly say it is amazing and with out a doubt I would recommend to anyone. Plus your saving a lot of money for almost the same exact product that is sold in bob furniture, costco, ikea, fineman, ect. I saved so much on this and thanks to all the reviews and research I did I am super happy I went through and bought this product. I hope I was helpful and I hope you have a wonderful day!
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