- This bed seemed great at first -- it was light and took five minutes set up. Because we move frequently, we thought it would be ideal.One week later, the first of the small wires snapped. Other reviewers who are blaming their weight can rest easy (though obviously not on this bed): we weigh less than 250 pounds combined. The problem is that about 75% of the wires are welded on off-center. I'm not sure whether they were welded by a human or a machine, but it's pretty clear that he/she/it was drunk.A couple of weeks later, I started wiping up flakes of paint when I cleaned underneath the bed. Sure enough, the "powder-coated" finish is starting to come off.Given this economy, in which…
- I will be updating this review within the next week to include my comparison to the Walmart version of this bedframe. I purchased a King size frame from both retailers and the price for this Amazon frame is about eighty dollars more than the Walmart version.Update Aug 1, 2011Pragma frame:This Pragma bed frame is nicer-lookingThe paint is high-quality gray, with painted screwsSightly thicker/sturdier metalHas 3 fewer horizontal supports across the frame on each sideOurs has one defective side that is bowed and offers no support underneath the mattressNot squeakyWal-mart version:Seems like a different manufacturer, but very similar stylePaint is spotty, black and exposed metal in some areas with…
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