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Question: Atlantic Maxsteel 3020 432 CD/228 DVD/114 VHS/ 8-Tier Media Rack Black: Are the shelves strong enough to support books?
Document: My Gentleman recently got theAtlantic 63135237 Maxsteel 864 CD/450 DVD/BluRay/Games 12-Tier Media Rack (Silver)to house a portion of our ever-growing CD collection.Assembled in fifteen minutes, theAtlantic Media Rackwas easy to construct to hold the CDs exactly the way we intended. The rack is across the wall at the bottom of a flight of stairs. Because it doesn't extend beyond the end of the CD, it takes up barely any space in the walkway.
I had to use Loctite glue to hold them together. Also, four of the eight shelves were slightly bowed in the middle, but it wasn't very noticeable once DVDs filled them. Something definitely happened at the factory (in China) between the first time I bought this media rack in 2011 and my recent purchase of another. Finally, there is just no way that this rack can hold the amount of CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes that Atlantic claims it can. It's just not tall enough.
I love these Atlantic Maxsteel racks. They're very durable, easy to assemble, adjustable for exactly what you need, doesn't take up a lot of space, holds a lot of media, and is decently priced. If you want to store only cd-size cases you can install all 8 shelves, but if you want to store only dvd-size cases you can install up to 6 shelves. Of course, you can adjust the spacing however you want to store both sizes.
We love movies, and this is just what we needed. Our collection numbers about 400 movies (and growing). Some are prerecorded in the taller boxes with the bulk being in smaller thin jewel cases. The adjustable shelves let you store all type and size of DVD, CD, or VHS case. I put the collection in this shelf unit with room to expand. It looks fine and is sturdy enough for the purpose.
Was greatly impressed from prior purchaser comments. Un-packaged when I had received, assembled with easy instructions (very no brainer for assembly) 6 usable DVD shelves! 8 shelf assembly and only used 7 shelves. I had debated between building my own media case or going between the 8 and 12 shelve cases from Atlantic.
When we're ready to buy another media rack for the CDs, it will probably be another Atlantic Maxsteel.
The DVD/VHS/CD rack is very easy to put together and is durable once set up. My only disappointment in the product is that it is difficult to align the shelves so each one can be used. For example, my bottom shelf is full of VHS tapes, and the next two are full of DVD's. The second to the top shelf is too small to get CD's standing up on so I have to lay them sideways. Then the very top shelf is used for DVD's.
This Media rack really worked great for me! I really enjoy it! It was really easy to put together and fit perfectly in my entertainment room! I was able to fit all of my CD's on it and it was very sturdy! The only complaint that I have is that the width of the shelves are 6 inches instead of 8 inches, therefore making it somewhat difficult to store some small books on it. But, it is perfect if you are just storing DVD's and CD's on it.
I bought the "8 tier" version because a lot of the wood media racks look cheap/flimsy to me. It's definitely a solid rack. And I like the integrated 'bookends' that just clip onto the shelves. I have it setup to hold 4 rows of CDs and 3 rows of DVDs. I agree with some of the other reviews that if you place the shelves for all DVDs it's going to be a tight fit.
Note, I bought this very 3020 rack of this very site for way less money and free shipping.Why didn't I notice this when I bought it? Those little round pad feet are not able to stabilize this media rack. (Thankfully I'm using this for VHS storage while I go through and either digitize them or throw them out).Oh yes, this will go on a carpeted floor.
Answer: I use the 8-tier media rack black primarily for books.  In fact, I have three different sizes of these bookcases for my library in Florida, and they are all quite sturdy.  I have many more books than CDs, so the second shelf from the top remains rather empty.  I could take a picture easily enough on my next visit.  These bookcases fit my decor there quite well.JPK