Not what I truly expected from At-A-Glance
919359
This Product is way over priced for what it is. I buy these academic planners every year and have tried many different styles and companies. This is by far my least favorite just because of the quality. Love the size and design which is one reason why I purchased it but the quality of the paper gets only 3 stars.
809737
Not sure this is a fair rating, considering that I'm giving it 2 stars because I feel like a unisex piece should be designed to fall between feminine and masculine in appearance. I thought the picture made it appear to be just that. My disclaimer is that one of my disappointments with online purchasing is that I cannot get a real feel or realistic view of the item. This was a true example of that for me. When I opened the package, my immediate impression was that it was a women's watch, not unisex. I was okay with smaller and a medium sized band, but that's not what this is. The diameter is smaller than I thought (even though I checked the specs) and the band is no bigger than most of the women's designs. Aside from the color/finish, I don't feel there is anything unisex about the design, so I never explored it any further. Just know that it is a small watch with a very narrow and probably not very durable band. If you're okay with that, then maybe this is your watch. It certainly has a nice clean look to it.
4573556
at times I thought i was on the verge of seeing something special and i kept being let down.
4693727
First, I have to mention that before I could write this review, a question was posed to me about "how the product fit", as though it's some sort of wearable item.  I don't understand why that happened, but it's not terribly important.  I'm actually pretty disappointed with what I received.  The quality of the glasses is absolutely fine.  The problem is that they do not look like what is pictured, with a very prominent "24" and Jeff Gordon's name taking up the rest of the space.  As you will see in the picture I've provided, the number is quite small, with the name taking up much more of the graphic, along with the text used for the name being very different in design and color from the image in the item's posting.  I bought these for a family member who is a fan of Gordon.  With 2015 being his last full season in NASCAR, I thought these would be nice to give to them.  I'm sure it'll still be a very liked and appreciated gift, but I'm personally not very happy about what I received because I expected what was pictured, and nowhere in the description (as of this writing) does the product description state that the item may differ in appearance from what is shown here.  I'm not going to give it one star, but I did want to make sure I wrote a review and pointed this difference out for any other shoppers who may come across this item.
3989010
I bought these boots because like a lot of other girls, I have larger than average calves.  I don't think they look especially huge but I guess they must be since they don't fit  into very many of the industry standard sized boots.  I wanted something with a low heel and a little buckle accent and these seemed to fit the bill.  I agree with another shopper about the color.  They are not nearly as pretty in person....they look so shiny and kind of like a reddish-brown in the photo but when I took them out of the box I was disappointed to find that they were more of a flat, matte brown.  The buckle detail was also a disappointment.  I was expecting a beautiful, solid brass buckle but it is a cheaply made little aluminum buckle colored to look like brass.

The boots fit well and even left me with a little wiggle room which is good since I always wear long socks with boots.  I would say that the quality of the leather is just passing.  It's not falling apart but it's not thick, heavy, beautifully made leather either.  The insoles are also very light and I know I would want to add some cushioning if I intended to wear them all day.

I decided to send them back.  Even at $50 they aren't worth keeping.  I know I can find better boots to fit my amazing calves.
3029719
I'd expected quite a bit more from this pen, given the price, but since I'd seen it advertised in a fancy pen catalog thought it must be worthwhile.

It's pretty to look at, but turns out not to be a great pen otherwise.  I find the nib stiff and kind of uncomfortable to write with - you definitely have to put some pressure on it to get the ink to flow.  Some prefer that in a fountain pen but I find it defeats the purpose.  Also, it feels extraordinarily cheaply made and plasticky.  Maybe that's the fault of the plastic they had to use in order to keep it transparent, but it feels lightweight and not very durable, and really kind of chintsy.  I also went with the Shaeffer 100 matte finish, which for half the price is surprisingly better quality, and feels heavier and fancier.  I'm unable to figure out why they priced this pen so much higher - I'm not convinced it's worth the money.

Let me add this after having now used the pen a few months: it's broken in a bit and writes more easily now.  It's still stiffer than I'd like but I do enjoy the pen more than I thought I would.  Bumped this review from two to three stars since I do find myself reaching for the pen more than I thought I would.
4342392
When I ordered this I expected something that I would be proud to own for years. When it arrived I found that it feels like a cheap walmart-esque ode to cost-cutting. It really seems more like a toy than a serious piece of storage. I'll be looking for an alternative and probably giving this away.
1071577
Considering his life work and well deserved reputation, I expected a solid book, with lots of beautiful photos - but it did not fully meet my expectations.

There is nothing wrong with the content - on the contrary: what and how he explained is straightforward and clean, very much useful for the beginners indeed.

However, the look and feel of the printed product is somewhat disappointing. Small format, resulting almost thumbnail size photos, of wich two thirds are black and wite only. The quality of the paper does not allow bright, glossy pictures either.  Even the binding is done a very simple way. It all feels like a home made booklet printed on a good quality inkjet printer then stitched together.

Pinstriping is an art, and as such, would have deserved a shiny, attractive issue. Compare this book to Alan Johnson's "How to Pinstripe" (I am NOT comparing the artists or the content, but the printed books only!): almost double size format, glossy paper, large, vivid photos (all color), and a smart structure (not mentioning that one's near 160 pages, while this one has 120).

If someone is looking for a good step-by-step guide (like the books' subtitle suggests), it nicely does it. But one should not expect anything beyond a reasonable content - just as nobody expects huge shiny color photos in a "User Manual" of a machine.
1463068
It is cheap but I was disappointed by the look as I saw it.
420085
I had wanted a simple watch with an "easy- read face", since my eyes are continuing to need my reading glasses more and more often, so when I saw this watch, thought it could be just the thing for me.  I like the watch as far as the looks of it, but even my husband, who doesn't wear reading glasses, could barely make out the time with it.  It doesn't look like its pictured. The hands are not dark enough,  for the black background ( or maybe they should be even lighter or more silver in color). So, I can see the numbers just fine, but not the hands. I'm going to continue to wear it because my other watch broke, but it is actually disappointing.
3217459
I was expecting it to look more like the photo, but wrinkling aside (from packaging), the color was too bright & artificial looking for my tastes. It's very large & roomy, but the strap doesn't seem very strong so it's probably not suitable for books & other heavy items. The materials are cheap. I didn't think it was a good value in the end. Definitely disappointed as it looks so great in the pics.
17613
A little outdated and some ugly pieces in there... not what I expected
3180997
It doesn't quite look how I expected to be... keep in mind! What they don't show is there are lines on the side, and some other features. It's a bit large but "ok."
1131780
I find that I liked this watch better in photos than in person. Its not that its a bad watch but there are just some off details about it.

The beige strap that I was hoping would make it neutral and able to go with anything, in person just looks too beige. Too plain. Too boring. It doesnt have the richness of brown leather or the pink of some other kate spade straps that achieve the same function. Also after hardly any wear time its already attracting dirt.

The silver dials that I thought upset the whole gold beige red thing based on the pictures, in person just add more shine and bling. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, but I would have preferred something a little more earth toned. Maybe rose or copper dials. It pulls the attention too much to the sub dials and away from making out the gold hands, especially the hour hand when its anywhere between 3 and 9. They should have made the hands silver instead of the dials. (I love the red second hand. It adds the only splash of color to the watch.)

The last little pet peeve of this watch is the domed case back. I'm not sure what the thought process behind that is? Maybe they wanted the watch to look smaller or more floaty like the new Apple products. Either way I find it makes what should be a light more out of the way watch a little more in the way. It rides higher and has gotten stuck on things like my pants or jacket pocket and is just generally not a feature I wanted or appreciated in a watch. Maybe it will be more appreciated when the cold weather leaves and it lets my wrist breath more, I don't know.

Either way this is a solid watch from kate spade, (like so many of them are) that is a little more of a fashion piece and a little less of a time piece (but aren't most watches these days?) I found that in person I didn't appreciate the color palate quite as much as I thought I would (having fair skin and blonde hair) and wish I had opted for a little more splash of color. But I chose this particular color and can always swap out the strap for a brighter one. The real point off comes from the obtrusive domed back and the color choices that result in this watch being difficult to read at a glance. I'm sadly one of those people that still has to attend meetings where your phone should be away at all times, and must wear a watch to stay on time. This is probably the most difficult to read out of all that I own.

Butttt I did get a compliment on it already so that means its inching its way to 4.5 stars!
2219209
I was not impressed...okay, I was disappointed with the appearance... but it does seem to be holding up well so far
3385512
i knew buying it it would not be of high quality but I expected better than what I received. Assembly was a little confusing, step 6&7 didn't make sense until I had to pick it up. The back of it is not wood like material instead it's a little thicker than construction paper. I have a lot of text books and I'm afraid it really won't support them. Also I have to constantly push in the sides so there aren't gaps between the top/shelves/bottom and the ends. It's a beautiful color and looks appealing to the eyes but it's less than IKEA quality. I'd return it for something more expensive if I hadn't already installed it.
3351676
I thought the curtains and the "shade" would have more to them.  I can see the light through the threads.  Not really the bargain I thought it was.  The design is beautiful though and with some layering they do look decadent.