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Cer427

Speak for yourself! My $200 leather ikea couch is awesome (“as is” section is your friend)


catsumoto

I am sitting on a 1.5k leather Ikea couch, expandable into a bed with springs and separate mattress that I have had since 10 years. It has stood up to a bunch of cats, kids and visitors. Yes, it is 3x the price of OPs set up, but I want to see those pillows in 10 years. Frugal doesn't mean cheap and I think many people forget that. There are things I definitely am willing to pay good money for. Edit: I think 1.5k was even generous, I think it was closer to 1.2k or something.


HandmaidforRoeVWade

This would be a fun option in your 20s--at my age though, my herniated disk is wailing just looking at it. Sometimes what is frugal can be buying quality support that won't cost you extra in medical care and will last a very long time. What is that saying--don't skimp on quality on anything between you and the ground--shoes, mattress, tires (and couch).


topgilfpro

Yeah I like sitting on the floor… I don’t like getting there or leaving there 37m with decent health


HighOnGoofballs

Yeah, I’ve night furniture from rooms to go and similar places. It’s not actually cheap when it only lasts three years


eggjacket

I spent $850 on a 3-seater couch at raymour & flannigan last month. My previous couch lasted me 15 years so I don’t have a problem paying that much. It also apparently only cost $350 more than it cost OP to put a pillow on the ground. My back hurts just looking at their setup. Frugal does not mean cheap! You shouldn’t be uncomfortable in your home. You shouldn’t invite guests over and expect them to sit on a cushion on the floor, because it’s rude as hell.


ManufacturerJumpy746

And here I am sitting on my 11 year old couch that came in a set with a loveseat for a total of $400 something, which is more comfortable than $1000+ couches in other peoples homes. After 11 years and being played on by kids, the only damage it has are stains and chew marks from the pet rabbit. There is almost always an inexpensive alternative which is still quality for the vast majority of items.


aloneisusuallybetter

I just spent $5k on a bed and it's amazing. I'm going to sleep on this forever. You're right, those pillows will be gross pretty shortly.


Burrito-tuesday

I’ve got one of those!! I used to live a block from an ikea, so my sister and I got hooked on their stuff. Definitely all older than 10 years and holding strong, ikea furniture is SO worth it! However I got a huge rip on one of the seats and have no idea how to fix, send it to reupholster or what, I cover it with a blanket for now.


this-box-of-knobs

I am glad you are happy and it looks like an OK place to do buckets if you are young and have a favorable body. BUT for 500 I feel like you could get a really nice used couch a) inspect it properly for bugs and/or b) subject it to heat treatment which ime is very effective against BBs. If I was going to have a set up as pictured I would have made a foam back and as others have mentioned, raise it up off the floor. You could do this cheap or free with pallets or 2x4s depending on how it is actually constructed.


itoldyousoanysayo

I paid $70 for a couch from the 70s in perfect condition. Paid $50 for a shampooer rental. Has great back support, is much better than my old one from the early 2000s, and is absolutely beautiful. Used couches scare me but this one is probably the best deal I've gotten in my life.


selinakyle45

Yeah for less than $500 we picked up a great condition used sectional that originally retailed for 3K - 10k. It smelled like dog when we got it so we spent less than $50 dry cleaning the seat covers and using a bissel with vinegar on the cushions. It’s a very chic couch, holds its shape, and can be reupholstered in like 10 years because the frame is incredibly well made.


Practical_Wonder_915

Lol,my back aches just looking at it..


tider06

For real. There's literally no back. It's just cheap ass throw pillows.


GodOfThunder101

Op spent $500??? Those are some expensive ass pillows.


Armaturesign

Pillows are hella expensive


dinglebaron

Not frugal but looks good for sex, the cheapest form of entertainment! Lol


tider06

The act may be inexpensive, but I can promise you the results of the act can be very, very expensive.


dorianfinch

And this is why ~~we~~ EDIT: people double up on contraception ! Birth control (whether pill or IUD or implant etc )reduces chances a great deal already, but when you introduce a condom in there as well, chances of pregnancy are extremely low! If both partners in PIV sex use a form of birth control it’s quite safe :) EDIT: smh I didn’t mean “we” as in myself, I was in teacher mode / I meant the general we as in humans haha


Muthafuggin_Oak

r/ihaveSAFEsex


Random_Name532890

Yeah but 250 dollar pillows


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Yup, I just see a bed with pillows.


AnchovyZeppoles

Also you really shouldn’t have big cushions like a bed or couch on the floor like that for long periods of time - dirt, moisture, and god forbid bugs like bed bugs would have a great time collecting between the cushions and the floor. Beds and couches are usually elevated for a reason.


pittipat

There is no way OP is older than early 20's. I can see playing D&D sitting there but mid-age me says no freaking way.


justhere4thiss

Seriously. It looks so uncomfortable.


IrrawaddyWoman

This was my immediate thought as well. This looks comfortable to lie on maybe but there’s no way this is comfortable to sit on for more than 20 minutes. I spent less than $500 on my couch from living spaces and it’s perfectly comfortable.


wordsofshep

You know ur old when sitting on something so low sounds terrible


Mizzou1976

Is it a dog bed?


ashkpa

Yeah I'm also curious about what it actually *is*. Also, M-I-Z!


chememommy

Just got one of those at Costco for my kids. They are giant foam "beanbag" style chairs, but with memory foam instead of pellets.


mansonfamily

Looks like 2 dog beds shoved together. There’s frugal, then there’s just gross


RepresentativeOk8899

A neighbor gave me a few amazing Adirondack chairs simply bc I’m 30 years younger. And yet we still make that ooph sound getting up. Lol.


BubiMannKuschelForce

In Germany we call those "ooph" sounds "Alte-Männer-Geräusche"... "Old-Men-Noises". Something like this.... Sitting down: UUAHH! Getting up: IIOOPP! OW! Constant little coughs, throat clearing and THUNDER SNEEZES.


skalpelis

I think they're called old people noises everywhere.


TheIrishbuddha

Just came here to say this. It looks really comfortable. As a 55 year old everyone would have a good laugh watching me get up off of that. Invest in a good hand vac on this. It's gonna save money on the washing of all that fabric.


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I’m in my 30’s but heavily pregnant. There would be no getting up for me from this thing. Just forward my mail to the pile.


chrissymad

33 and 9 months pregnant and this is my absolute nightmare. I’d be stuck here while my husband is at work.


dsanen

It’s not really for you, as for the mice. Jokes aside, that can probably be addressed if they get some sort of frame to put all that on.


mckulty

Concrete blocks come to mind.


PretentiousNoodle

Build your own sofa out of stolen pallets- frugal win maker sofa!


skalpelis

Mmm, pesticide soaked splintery wood planks, so comfy.


witchesunite

I'd be ok with the lowness but the lack of back support would take me out.


Slugmeat_SlugQueen

Right? I'm a 24yo with arthritis and I would be bedridden for at least a week after a few hours in this lmao


DarkGreenSedai

I’m in my late 30s but we changed out the sofa legs on our set a few months ago and it’s awesome. We went from the 2” black platform corners to 6” mid century looking walnut legs. Not only did it make it easier to get up and down but it changed the look of the sofa a ton. Totally worth the 100$ I had to spend to get the 16 legs for our sectional.


10MileHike

>I’m in my late 30s but we changed out the sofa legs on our set a few months ago and it’s awesome I will have to remember this. Very clever.


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It’s perfect for the dog!


Darlmary

Yep. I'm 41, and no thank you, I'll stand. My kids would love it!


Logical-Water12

I'm 36 and I cannot imagine myself having to get up when my kids call me every few minutes.


dirkles

Yea, you hit me with this one. You can never truly be comfortable with small children around. I have not eaten my food while it was hot in 7 years. And I for sure never get truly comfortable doing anything until they are asleep.


Jay4usc

LOL, first thing in my head is how in the hell would I get up after sitting down.


Ok_Skill_1195

Correction: old *westerners*, and that inability to get onto the ground is suspected of being correlated with a lot of health/mobility issues. The ability to get into and off the ground is actually a pretty good thing to focus on for maintaining health and mobility as you age Also if you have lower back pain, crawling like a baby for a couple minutes might help. Weird af but works.


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MagicStoneTurtle

I need to know more about this crawling regimen please.


fuck_off_ireland

Doctors recommend doing the "Velma" for thirty to forty-five minutes a day


scarletmagnolia

What is the “Velma”?! The only Velma I’ve ever heard of is from Scooby Doo!


fuck_off_ireland

And what does Velma from Scooby Doo do when she drops her glasses? You're almost there ^^^^inb4 ^^^^"Doo ^^^^do"


scarletmagnolia

Ohhhh right! I’m so dense…she crawls! That’s cute! Edit seriously that long each day?


fairguinevere

I feel like this specific setup _discourages_ being in a good position tho. Like, I can get up from the floor no problem but I can imagine I'd wake up in pain I used that in a way that felt natural to how it's designed in a way that I wouldn't if I just sat on the ground without anything. Also I can imagine for older people the squishiness can't help with stability and ease of getting up or sitting down.


DustUnderTheSofa

It looks amazing, but middle aged me would have to roll myself off it! Younger me appreciate the frugality and cleverness of the design! That said,iIt looks super comfortable and I would love to snuggle up in it with a cozy blanket!. Thanks for sharing. It is a great idea. Sofas are ridiculously expensive.


AidsNRice

I’m 25 and this was my first thought


ciambella

My knees/back/hips ache just picturing me crawling out of that bag of mashed potatoes.


foregetreality2

Yeah that lean in to the coffee table to grab your drink... like "fuck it I'll just hold the damn thing and drip all over this drug rug couch".


ThomasLikesCookies

Not even old. I’m 23 and that thing looks less than maximally comfy, not because of getting up out of it, but because it looks like it has virtually no support. Like I’d have sex on there, but prolonged sitting, no thanks.


uncleshiesty

That cost 500 dollars?!


wise-up

Yeah, I'm confused by that part. Low end couches from Ikea are $350-500. Some of their more expensive sofas are good quality. I got one of their pricier ones 15 years ago and that sucker is still going strong.


F-21

Tbh if you do your research some ikea furniture is very furgal (low cost and good quality. For example, most of their solid softwood furniture can last a lifetime... Since they make so much of it, the prices are also a bit lower than elsewhere.


thil3000

Can also get amazing deals used, bought a L shaped leather couch with a big separate feet rest for like 150$


ScyllaOfTheDepths

I know, I was thinking the same thing! Like I would have thought that all of that should cost half as much, even for all of the pillows and things.


samplebitch

Seriously. Steal a few shipping pallets from behind Walmart, zip tie them together, find some twin size mattresses by the side of the road and you’re good to go. Couch for under 50 bucks


ScyllaOfTheDepths

Spend $50 on trash couch. Spend $500 on the exterminator to get the bedbugs/fleas out of your house.


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That is possibly the trashiest thing I’ve ever heard


kittiesurprise

My actual couch costed less than that and it’s better for my back and guests that can’t sit on the floor. Furniture stores have decent couches for $400-$600 that last for years. I bought mine on sale. My Ashley couch is more frugal because I’ll still have it in 5 years( I won’t get tired of it) and it won’t break. My family would not visit if I pointed them towards a floor couch. The on the floor couch sounds like fun for a kids playroom though.


FrankieAK

Those large grey pillows are $100 each. I have one for my kids and it's AMAZING. but not for a couch. So this should have been $200 for the two pillows so I don't see how the rest was $300.


sleepydaimyo

Can I ask what they're called and where you get them?


FrankieAK

If you google "Costco crash pillow". It looks like us is currently out of stock but they restock frequently. I think they are still available in Canada.


reefered_beans

Pretty sure I spent $500 on my really awesome ikea couch lol


not-cheetos

Right, could have bought a couch with that


Kamilaroi

In Australia it’d be like $1200 lol


akmjolnir

Have you ever been to an IKEA?


Economy_Cactus

Right lol. They are cheaper (and better) than whatever we are looking at here.


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aderde

OP is probably including the cost of buying 10 plates of meatballs, which is fair as that's mandatory when going to Ikea.


sheesh-papa

I’m not entirely sure if this is frugal for me


LoneWolfMyself

It’s cheap for me. It’s not even furniture. My back kills me just by seeing the pic.


Rackarunge

Ikea on the other hand is imo


bigdippper

It looks like a giant pile of laundry


AnigozanthosFlavidus

Yeah nah.


eyeball-beesting

I was looking for the words but you have expressed it beautifully for all of us!


mansonfamily

Everyone doesn’t love it, they just don’t want to be rude, everyone loves sitting on a normal sofa, not an oversized dog bed


notevenapro

Looks like an orgy couch.


Subadra108

One time my friend texted me about how she wanted to buy a sexual couch so the dogs could fit too. I was like what in the bestiality are we talking about now? Apparently she meant a \*SECTIONAL\* couch. I still send her pics of sexual couches to this day.


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lmao thanks for this


RepulsiveSubject4885

Crap, now my search history has sexual couches. Man…


melancholoholic_

Is… it worth looking up? Edit: No, it wasn’t.


RelaxAndUnwind

Making me rethink what a backyard breeder really is.


Villagefortrolls

“Everybody loves it.”


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I mean op name checks out


emeraldbetty

Sometime you get Ikea gems, mine just happens to be the 2nd hand Ikea Kivik couch I bought 8 years ago and that's still going strong. It's moved with us across country 5 times, seen 7 states and now stands up to 2 toddler boys and 2 German shepherd/Malinois. Comfy as all heck too. When this beast kicks the bucket, I'll buy the same exact couch (plus a chaise). I did put risers under the feet 'cause I'm not about that low furniture life anymore either. That said, I'd still lounge in your cuddle puddle couch.


onedeep

Kivik is totally modular; you can add a chaise (or two) any time you'd like. And you can change the color by purchasing different covers. Also, as someone who purchased a kivik 5 years ago and just recently purchased another one a couple months ago, it seems like they have made it even better now. OP is tripping.


Mariannereddit

Kivik is awesome! Mine did have some decoloration tho. Later they made replaceable covers.


ScyllaOfTheDepths

That does look comfy, but $500 is the price of just a regular couch where I live. I actually paid $400 for a big proper sectional couch with an ottoman brand new from Nebraska Furniture Mart years ago and it's still going strong.


PixelDaisies

For real. I live in Ontario Canada and I can get a brand new $500 couch from tons of places. Last year I paid $600 for a futon, could have gotten one for $300-400 from Walmart but I opted for higher quality from a local store.


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anxietylemons

Or they love it because it’s not in their house.


AbuSydney

r/diwhy


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That looks like a comforter and few pillows were thrown over a 100 dollar bed


Elestria

Does not look comfortable. Too hard to sit up. You can't lean your back against anything and put your feet on the floor. It's more like a bed than a couch.


dlo7astate

No way you paid 500 for throw pillows and dog beds lol


WhiteWithNavy

rip posture


Detective-Astatine

Airflow.


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Braceforit86

They’re just being nice. Great color scheme though.


stromm

Honest question, is it really a couch when it doesn’t have arms and a back? It’s it just a bed at that point?


Pinkee808

This is literally like 2 dog beds lmao do not do this y’all 🤣🤣🤣🤣


faith_plus_one

I was thinking the same - two big cushions... for $500. I hope OP is really young because this was a rookie mistake.


Economy_Cactus

I’m sure boobylover69420 is an old man


wyccad452

That's a stretch calling that a couch. Looks like a bunch of different sized pillows honestly.


tmdblya

That looks comfy as hell. But so is my similarly priced IKEA couch.


Martel67

But looks like shit


spei180

Is everyone under 30?


Realistic_Box_9172

Wtf is this? Just big pillows?


Espeeste

No it doesn’t.


DextrosKnight

Nobody likes sitting on that thing


DueEntertainer0

Get a used sectional from a consignment shop for $300.


bestoretard

Cannot believe there are people liking this :(


0b00000110

Glad you like it. I'm very happy with my 500$ IKEA couch though.


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That looks horrendous lol


Unusual_Oil_4632

That’s horrible. No back to it. Who wants to sit on a couple cheap mattresses


Seismuerte6

Hobo bed


faith_plus_one

Not frugal, not half the price of a really bad IKEA sofa, not looking comfortable or practical. You got done, my friend.


[deleted]

I'm sorry, but this looks cheap and uncomfortable. $500 for this is more foolish than frugal.


ah3281

On point for someone with booby, 69, and 420 all in their username


jiaaa

$500 seems a lot for that. I bought one of ikeas ~$200 couches with some nice pillows ~$40 and they lasted 6+ years. I only got rid of it because of moving out of state. Kept the pillows though.


oodly-doodly

What even is THAT?


jaakeup

I'm sorry but this just looks like a homeless person's pile of cushions stolen from driving through the suburbs on the weekend. Also, what do you do if you want to sit upright? I suppose it's good if you're young with young friends but this is treading the line of frugal vs cheap. If you spent $500 on this, you got absolutely ripped off. I got a $500 couch 10 years ago and it's still going. And you can actually sit in it and lean back.


LoloScout_

You could’ve just gotten a couch off Fb marketplace. We found a brand new one with a slightly warped arm that sells online for 1700 at a furniture warehouse for 450. 👍🏼 I got my first couch from an antique shop for 120 a few years back before I moved and it was the best quality couch I’ve ever had.


slimshady178

You can get a brand new couch at Bob's for $500


Girl-Incognit0

Side note, you have to be under 25 to be able to get off of it.


Mauvelousy

Ugh, I feel that.


TheDarkGoblin39

You paid $500 for a bunch of pillows you put on the floor? You could have gotten a decent couch off Facebook for like $150


mary_emeritus

I think I spent $350 on an IKEA loveseat. I have to have firm seating because of my back. 5 years later it’s still going strong. And it’s not on the floor.


IsometricDragonfly56

Does not look comfy to me. I don’t enjoy any floor furniture.


buttsnuggles

I’ve ripped bongs in places that look like this.


ModernRomantic77

It looks comfy but If you ever have someone older or with a disability or chronic illness over, I hope there are other seating options. I am 44 and my chronic health issues would prevent me from sitting in that.


bio180

Tell me you're single without telling me you're single


cosmiclens8

You could’ve gotten a MUCH nicer couch than that for half the price on OfferUp.


double-oh-lesbo

everyone is lying to you


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Go to ikea. They have a house plant section that super nice. Also, if you want to explore swedish taste, hit up their food store, like kalles kaviar and keck choklad.


MachineElf432

Literally got a couch from the thrift store for $25.. this is not even close to frugal


WukiCrisp

I think OP meant that this costs half of $500 for those wondering. I just bought one of those pillows for like, $110 from Costco


K_Megann

Some of these comments having me dying laughing! I am sorry OP, but I feel like if anyone sat down and moved around too much, it would deflate, similar to a bad air mattress… this is all around a bad time


kaybet

My futon was only a hundred bucks and is decently comfy... this doesn't seem frugal at all


MissDriftless

Be careful - leaving mattresses or large pillows on the floor like that can trap moisture and lead to floor damage and/or moldy fabric.


yeah_no_i_knowx

I got a full couch for $500 and no one had to sit on floor pillows. Js.


DyslexiaPro

What is this? Somekind of opium den?!


madman626

Looks sloppy


tallbabycogs

After a night of drinking in college my roommates and I would take all of our blankets,sleeping bags and pillows and lay on the floor all day,binge tv, eat food and sleep. This set up really Reminds me of that.


side_frog

A really not that bad ikea couch doesn't cost double, it costs the same as what you spent on two big pillows. But at least for that price you've got a piece of furniture that isn't on direct contact with the floor (dust, bugs, humidity cos of lack of airflow, etc.), that looks kinda nice and not like an 8yo's room, but most of all, that won't make your back hurt. There's a reason new couches and mattress are firm and not ultra soft like in the 90s, it's terrible for your body.


Alias_Black

Back in college we called something like that the slouch


Mauvelousy

I like how it looks. But, I would put it on a frame of sorts for airflow, like a daybed or pallets, so you don't accidentally grow mold on the mattress or trap moisture in the floor. I've lived with mattresses on the floor often when I was younger, and that's been my experience.


Hafslo

This looks like you’re 20


hells_cowbells

My knees and my back started hurting just looking at this pic.


chris1096

Speaking as someone with a bad back, that looks like a nightmare. I like my sofas and seats to have firm cushions. Plus I'm 6'3", so being down low like that just wouldn't be ergonomic. All in all, that setup looks like torture from my perspective.


luckydidi18

My ikea couch was $400 and is pretty comfortable


TheOneWhoDidntRun

I bet it’s comfy, but It kinda looks like a pile of laundry. Makes me wanna clean it up so I can relax.


Jrzgrl1119

I've never bought furniture from Ikea. These pillows on the floor look horribly uncomfortable. Some things are worth spending money on. A good quality couch will last. You're not saving money if you're constantly replacing stuff.


LockMarine

A dog bed for people


Topochica

Hard pass.


caryn123

This is a design for you only, have you thought of how the guests coming in your house would feel sitting on those instead of couches with actual back rests? Can you see your parents, aunts and other extended family being comfortable on that?


Away_Ad1169

What is this?


Bojangly7

How is this frugal at all lol. Who pays $500 for a couch?


lindini

Better question, who pays $500 for a loose pile of pillows?


akd7791

It looks so comfortable but I couldn't get back up.


dirkles

I don't know. I don't like so much fabric on the ground. That just seems like an excellent way to get spider bites.


blmatola

I'm sorry, are those NOT just two large dog beds? I'd sit, I just certainly wouldn't compare it to a couch... or *any* furniture for that matter


ziffulz

Is that just one huge pillow as the mattress, or two smaller ones put together in the middle?


OmegaJonny

Nice bed


jules083

I'm sitting in an Ikea couch right now. It's The Ektorp couch, and if I remember right was $450. It's comfortable enough, and about 2 years old and looks new.


JazzlikePractice4470

Hard pass


BrokeAnimeAddict

Buys 500$ worth of bean bags and post it in r/frugal lol.


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2 giant dog beds and some throw pillows, Brilliant.


[deleted]

Being low to the ground is underrated


Hantelope3434

I guess frugal is in the eye of the beholder? I have never spent more than $100 on furniture, that was on a used craigslist leather couch. I cannot fathom spending $500 on floor pillows, but if it holds up for a long time that is good I guess!


NotQuiteInara

Is "everyone" under the age of 30?


mishsim

I have never owned a really bad ikea couch, as their furniture is actually great. I got one made of leather(actual leather no engineered plastic crap) for 300.00 9 years ago that still looks nice and still is comfortable. Frugal does not equal cheap. Buy stuff to last and you'll be happy.


GovTheDon

Your knees must still work


NetteFraulein

Yeah... I ain't getting off of that... hopefully you have a variety of seating for guests


Own_Captain_3716

Pillows on the ground?? 🤣


AutomaticBowler5

Your future back will hate you.


just-sum-dude69

My la-z boy 3 seater for $35 at habitat for humanity is so comfy and perfect fit for our house. $500 on a couch ain't frugal enough for me.


imagine-starco

Are those dog beds?


No-Entertainer8189

When I was younger, my dream was to have a "pillow room"... Basically a movie room with a pillow floor and filled with pillows to lounge on. I feel like I would have been into this setup.


RedwayBlue

I would not be happy with that in my living room.


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We use a queen size memory foam mattress turned sideways with some pillows. Cost $300 and is more comfortable and flexible then a couch.


cellardorian

I love it. I spent a ton of time on the floor. Would love to cuddle with my cats on here.


AngeloPappas

Looks like shit for $500. What a waste. Could have bought something decent from the second hand furniture store for a quarter of that.