Cosco 11-120CBB1 Retro Chair and Stool Black and Chrome
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Cosco 11-120CBB1 Retro Chair and Stool Black and Chrome
Customer Review: good, but not great
Summary: 4 Stars
this step stool is pretty good, but it could be better. i bought this to use in my crafting area at a bar-height workdesk, and to gain access to the shelves that hold my supplies. it works great as a step stool, but is not quite tall enough to use for sitting at the desk. also, the seat of the stool is kind of shallow. i think it needs another few inches of seat depth to be comfortable sitting in it for any period of time. the padding is quite thin, too. my solution is to make a seat cushion, not only to make it softer, but to add a few inches in height. it is a nice-looking stool, and it's small enough to place in a corner for occasional use as seating or as a step. it was fairly easy to put together. the directions were clear, just make sure you're using the correct screws on the correct sections. also, it will seem wobbly as you're putting it together, but it will become sturdy once everything is fastened together. i am happy i bought it, but i don't feel it's worth the full price. wait for a sale or coupon before you buy this.Customer Review: I've been ripped off!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this chair with considerable excitement. When I unpacked it, it was immediately obvious that it was but a fraction of the weight, sturdiness, and quality of the original. (We had one of these in my home as a kid in the 60's).
I assembled it hoping that though it was not as sturdy or durable that it would work well enough.
Assembly was easy enough, but...when I sat in it and then leaned back on the back rest the bottom struts ripped loose. So, I disassembled and reassembled the chair; tried it again, and...same thing. I absolutely assembled it correctly. The problem is an engineering and design problem.
Not only is this chair cheap and flimsy but it is DANGEROUS!!!
For the record: I only weigh 180 lbs. I'll not let anyone in my family sit on this stool. It goes back to Cosco or to the dump tomorrow.
In summary, this is the worse consumer product I've bought in years. This stool would be a rip off at $5.
Customer Review: Decent product
Summary: 4 Stars
This picture makes it seem larger than it really is. If anyone has the old Cosco step stool (with a seat that flips up and stationary steps), this is almost the exact same size. It is just big enough to fit those of us with larger frames. It is, however, decently comfortable and stable. The steps seem a little wobbly, and are kind of short, but also are stable enough to do their job decently. The steps also fit loosely in the tracks, and are prone to fall out if you pick up the chair and hold it at certain angles.
Assembly was pretty easy, but things didn't line up perfectly. It has all the hardware and a few extras, and all you need is a Phillips screwdriver.
Overall, this is a decent product. We use it in our wood shop, but perhaps it is better suited for more household uses. It is also available in different colors, so look around.
Customer Review: Like grandma's
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this on a sentimental whim as it looked like an exact replica of my deceased grandma's kitchen chair. Assembly was easy until one of the last steps. It took me and my husband TWO hours to try to put ONE bolt in. (We're stubborn folk and I hate returning things!) The parts just weren't fitting together properly. Finally, my husband just used one of our own screws and assembly continued fine. I strongly recommend using the Handy Hint that is provided about greasing the footstool glide pin as I didn't do that and, while the slide technically works fine, it has a tendency to get stuck a bit.
... and yes, the chair is a good replica of my Nana's. It just looks smaller than I remember but, then again, I was only little when I used to play on her chair.
Customer Review: Just like my old 1954 model
Summary: 5 Stars
This wonderful Cosco stool seems just like the 1954 model that I had many years ago - maybe with some modern cost-cutting changes, but it looks the same, and will serve my purpose very nicely - and I was surprised how much chrome it has - and the price is phenomenal - I found them on the Internet for as much as $79.95, and more of them at $49.95, so this one for $39.95 was a real steal of a deal.
Thank you, Amazon, for listing such a marvelous
variety of things. My only complaint with you is your canned or packaged foods are very poorly packed, almost every time the boxes are partially crushed or broken and a couple of times the shipper service (UPS) had taped them up so the merchandise wouldn't fall out.