[Costco] Bestar Libra Office Desk - $99.97 - YMMV

Jul 7th, 2021 11:40 am

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1st2019 [OP]: Newbie; May 26, 2020; 95 posts; 288 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 11:40 am

[Costco] Bestar Libra Office Desk - $99.97 - YMMV

Price:: $99.97
Retailer:: Costco

Came across this at the Downsview Costco (near Yorkdale mall) this morning. There were 7 left after I took one.

I recall seeing this for around $200 previously & I think even more before that. Looks like a good price to me.

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Jul 7th, 2021 11:49 am

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MikeB84225: Deal Addict; Oct 25, 2018; 1292 posts; 1401 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 11:49 am

I bought a big desk from these guys and the quality is good, the best that I have put together in a set like this (I've done like 5...)

A small rubber part used to hide wires was cracked so I phoned them and they sent me out the new part, no questions asked. It took like 4 mins from the time I picked up the phone to be done with the call.

So their service blew me away.

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Jul 7th, 2021 11:54 am

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hvc: Deal Fanatic; Aug 31, 2010; 7158 posts; 6241 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 11:54 am

If anybody was wondering what this desk looks like..

https://west.cocowest1.ca/uploads/2020/ ... 34509-.jpg

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Jul 7th, 2021 12:07 pm

#4

1st2019 [OP]: Newbie; May 26, 2020; 95 posts; 288 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 12:07 pm

hvc wrote: ↑ If anybody was wondering what this desk looks like..

https://west.cocowest1.ca/uploads/2020/ ... 34509-.jpg

Thanks for this! Pic attached as per the link from hvc.

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Jul 7th, 2021 12:11 pm

#5

CostcoIsBestco: Member; Nov 6, 2018; 234 posts; 1003 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 12:11 pm

MikeB84225 wrote: ↑ I bought a big desk from these guys and the quality is good, the best that I have put together in a set like this (I've done like 5...)

A small rubber part used to hide wires was cracked so I phoned them and they sent me out the new part, no questions asked. It took like 4 mins from the time I picked up the phone to be done with the call.

So their service blew me away.

Agreed. I can attest to Bestar's service.

When I moved I had to disassemble my desk to fit it through the doors. When arriving to my new place I discovered a number of the metal/plastic joining pegs were crooked or snapped. Called Bestar and they just asked me for my model and how many I needed and ended up sending me twice as many just in case. Only costed me a couple minutes of being on the phone with them.

Disclaimer: I am not an official spokesperson for Costco, just someone who loves it

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Jul 7th, 2021 1:32 pm

#6

ValeDecem: Jr. Member; Sep 3, 2020; 107 posts; 129 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 1:32 pm

In my case (not the same set but bought in Costco as well) It took a long time for the smell to go away.
Also the paint dropped a bit after using mouse directly upon the desk so I added a mouse pad.
Price is very good. Would recommend it if you could put it in a room with good ventilation.

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Jul 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

#7

tomkuang: Member; Apr 23, 2007; 278 posts; 142 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jul 7th, 2021 1:52 pm

Does any one in lower mainland see one of this? I could really use it as my company announced new WFH policy. I’m using an old desk now and it’s cracking!

Jul 7th, 2021 1:55 pm

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phantasyyy: Member; Oct 22, 2007; 351 posts; 260 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 1:55 pm

Some official pictures from their website:

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Jul 7th, 2021 1:55 pm

#9

Lorinder: Member; May 7, 2018; 217 posts; 403 upvotes; Lower Mainland

Jul 7th, 2021 1:55 pm

tomkuang wrote: ↑ Does any one in lower mainland see one of this? I could really use it as my company announced new WFH policy. I’m using an old desk now and it’s cracking!

I've seen them at both Burnaby locations. Its a good deal.

+1

Jul 7th, 2021 2:04 pm

#10

mindabsence: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2004; 1215 posts; 2318 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 7th, 2021 2:04 pm

I'll add another vote for Bestar quality. Have had one of their desks for a good 16+ years now and it still looks like the day I bought it. The one melamine panel had a weird fade in it when it arrived, and they sent a new one right away and included a personalized letter with the replacement apologizing for the fact my new desk didn't meet the standards they like to hold themselves to. Definitely a brand I would buy from again assuming nothing has changed in recent years.

+1

Jul 7th, 2021 2:06 pm

#11

johnsmith99: Newbie; Jul 2, 2018; 91 posts; 32 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:06 pm

Anyone seen this at Ajax Costco?

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Jul 7th, 2021 2:09 pm

#12

LockedOut7: Banned; Mar 21, 2021; 251 posts; 477 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:09 pm

That seems like a very good deal.
Not something I need but if I did that's a great price.

Jul 7th, 2021 2:13 pm

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Biscayne05: Deal Addict; Apr 10, 2017; 2891 posts; 2003 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:13 pm

hvc wrote: ↑If anybody was wondering what this desk looks like..

https://west.cocowest1.ca/uploads/2020/ ... 34509-.jpg

Thanks. I thought Id be buying some boxes stacked up on a pallet

Jul 7th, 2021 2:23 pm

#14

Masernaut: Deal Addict; Mar 1, 2012; 2239 posts; 2761 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 7th, 2021 2:23 pm

Has anyone seen this in Montreal?

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Jul 7th, 2021 2:25 pm

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bobor: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2004; 1859 posts; 477 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:25 pm

It's a bit tall at 29.7", no? Or is that length?

Jul 7th, 2021 2:30 pm

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hvc: Deal Fanatic; Aug 31, 2010; 7158 posts; 6241 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:30 pm

bobor wrote: ↑ It's a bit tall at 29.7", no? Or is that length?

that's height - I think a "standard" desk is 29-30".

Jul 7th, 2021 2:34 pm

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akravator: Member; Dec 10, 2005; 312 posts; 115 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 2:34 pm

I own this one, bought it at the higher price (200+ or something) and I was very satisfied with it at that price.
- An absolute steal at $100

Some quick notes:
It is on the short side. I use an Ikea Markus chair and at 6'1" with a standardish torso I need the desk legs raised to their maximum possible height. Taller than me, or with a longer torso than me, and it'd be mighty uncomfortable/require a new chair.

It is on the small/near-ideal size for a two monitor setup with a hidden laptop/desktop.
- On the desk I have a two-arm 27" monitor setup (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07LDZYH8M?th=1&psc=1), with a laptop on a riser, a printer squirreled away on the corner, and some miscellaneous desktop items. This is too much for the desk. I'll be demoting the laptop from the desk once I get a double external display adapter for the laptop. Will then run a wireless keyboard and desktop space will be in much better alignment.
- The thing is heavy when fully assembled. Gonna need another body or some blocks of wood/supports to adjust the feet once in-place

Edit: The rear panel of the desk prevents the use of a C-clamp style monitor arm setup. I used the built-in cable pass-through of the desk (2" diameter) for the dual monitor mount and simply route my cables behind the desk.
Had to use grommet mounting approach which brings the monitor arms a few inches closer/eats some desk space. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71g ... L1500_.jpg