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[Montana]

Assembly of anything is usually a nightmare for me. I was wondering how Amazon’s service works.

[bonnie f]

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@ Montana wrote:

Assembly of anything is usually a nightmare for me. I was wondering how Amazon’s service works.

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i just ordered something from them.. i was considering it. now im stuck putting it together myself.. if worse comes to worse i'll get someone to do it.. i'm sure it isnt cheap

[Montana]

I found these estimated costs for furniture assembly on the Amazon website:

     2 hrs.  $120

     3 hrs.  $156

     4 hrs.  $183

Is this reasonable?  I’ve never paid anyone to assemble anything.

[bonnie f]

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@ Montana wrote:

I found these estimated costs for furniture assembly on the Amazon website:

     2 hrs.  $120

     3 hrs.  $156

     4 hrs.  $183

Is this reasonable?  I’ve never paid anyone to assemble anything.

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wow  forget it... i'll kiss up tp my ex to come over  lol

[GenXmuse]

I don’t think it’s unreasonable and I’d consider using it. At least from Amazon they are very customer service centric so would make it right if there were a problem. 

[summerwind]

I know people who would do it for pizza and a six-pack.

Maybe there's a local handyman or teenager who'd do it for you?

[Kachina624]

I read and follow directions.  I can do it myself.

[Montana]

I’m looking for something that will probably need assembling. I think I will give them a try.

ETA:

@bonnie f, I never considered my ex. Hmm ...

[NickNack]

I think it's reasonable.

[SouthernBee]

@Kachina624: Me too! Need a good laugh? I am almost 64 and slower than a snail but determined. Purged and reorganized room used as office, exercise room and pantry. Decided needed a small but sturdy wire shelf for my kitchen appliances- vitamix , kitchen aid stand mixer and 6 quart pressure cooker. I measured my area, looked at the budget and did a lot of research and read all reviews and watched all videos. Ordered an Amazon Basics 3 wire shelf that was made by same manfacture for my other shelves but at a much better price. Considered the assembly service. I thought ok - I got this. Product delivered. Took every thing out of the box- counted all parts and placed them in the necessary order and in parts with arrows made sure the arrows pointed up. Measured all appliances to help position shelf height. I was ready and prepared. Directions suggested estimated assembly time 2O minutes- I gave my self one hour. Never fails- in my history of putting something together: always have issue with one part. Took me 3 hours but the shelf was sturdy. Then noticed that I failed to see if same size shelf could be ordered with the shelf liners and wheels. Worn out but proud every time I look at the shelf and appliances. Project completed and counted as some exercise for the mind and body. Did not intend to derail the post but wanted to give others a second thought about the assembly cost. Southern Bee🤓