ISSI Cribs? Anyone have an opinion??

[mlk]

I am interested in purchasing the ISSI Library (sleigh) crib. However, had concerns about the release, seemed difficult in the store. Also, had not come across pine cribs, and was concerned about durability. These cribs have been on the market since ~1999, and I have not seen any mention of them on this site.
Thanks.

[princess]

ISSI cribs are just the upmarketed version of Bonavita who also puts out Babi Italia. As an aside, pine furniture will be every bit as sturdy as any other wood. (I'm still using twin pine beds from the 1930's with no trouble....) I had the same concern about release with the Babi Italias in the store.. Maybe it has something to do with the company at large.