This may be a bit pre-mature considering I haven't moved into the apartment YET - but I would like to believe I'm a pretty thorough person who knows what to look for when considering a place to live lol. Here are some great things that have made me unquestionably give Piper Lofts a 5/5 rating! 1. They have a very secure parking garage. Moving from OKC to KC - I'm used to living in a house with a garage. I feel very secure where I currently live and that was a major factor when looking for a new place to live! in comparison, other apartments I toured or even just looked at online, lacked very close, secure parking. OKC is a smaller city than Kansas City, so I'm not really sure what to expect, but this was high on my list of priorities. 2. They are pet friendly. This isn't just a simple statement - a lot of places are pet friendly...but when I say pet friendly, I mean...the floors above you AND below you are all entirely made of concrete. No one will hear a fat cat or a rowdy dog running around! 3. THE LOCATION? Amazing! 4. The property manager I have been working with is amazing. I had a generally horrible experience working with other property managers at other locations - I move to Kansas City in July, and on a whim, I reached out to Tiffany, the property manager at Piper Lofts, on a SUNDAY. She was extremely helpful and communicative. I understand that we all need time to decompress on the weekends outside of our jobs, but the fact that this woman was able and willing to speak with me on a Sunday goes so far with me. 5. The application process: super easy, well written, and very clear. I like this. Nothing felt sketchy about the process. 6. Aside from the ease of signing the lease (typically I wouldn't do this before viewing the property in person, but after reading good reviews and knowing about the parking situation, I was sold) - Piper Lofts was willing to let me drive up to Kansas City on a Saturday to just come view the apartment and the property. I forget the other property managers name, but she was equally as great as Tiffany - she was new to the job from what I picked up, but was just as informative as someone who had been working there for 4 years! It was really nice to be accommodated for in this way and for someone to really speak to you like a person. 7. Guys...this apartment complex/community is GORGEOUS. The apartments are unbelievable. You get an amazing view, the exposed brick vibe with huge windows, amazing amenities, a VERY secure building, and a nice parking garage IN A GREAT LOCATION. Overall - compared to my experience with touring/dealing with other apartment complexes/communities in Kansas City - this has been the smoothest process I've encountered. Definitely look into this place if you can! Thank you Tiffany! Tips: "Tips" might translate to "cons" to some, but this is just here to help you guys make your decision: 1. They do limit access on the rooftop pool from what I've seen - don't be mad at management about that if you see a bunch of non-residents there: be annoyed with current residents. Limiting access is nice because it is a smaller roof top pool, but it is a very nice one. 2. If you're moving to an apartment higher than the 2nd floor, plan accordingly. The elevators aren't very big - so it would probably be best to bring a sectional/easy to move furniture with you (I will be following this post up with some pictures/recommendations of "easy to move furniture" to help) Again, it's been too early to tell what my experience as a resident will be like fully..but I already know I made an excellent choice read more

I have lived at piper for over a year, and have loved my experience. The apartments are beautiful with great views of downtown or Liberty memorial, great lighting and windows. Unlike other apts in the area, this building has good bones and things work properly and feel safe and secure. Management is awesome. They are responsive to maintenance requests and resident needs, and always put on promotional events or free breakfasts or food trucks for their residents. read more

I love living at Piper Lifts! Actual luxurious amenities, the perfect location, surprisingly quiet, and the staff is top notch. Highly recommended read more

I delivered packages here and would feel extremely unsafe living here as a female. I was chased and sexually harassed by the male leasing office associates. read more

When my bf was moving to KC we did so much searching for a place I thought I had seen them all. Honestly! But then we came across Piper Lofts. What should have been condos for purchase thanks to the economy and lucky for us became condos for rent!! :) So with fully loaded "apartments" it was the best bang for the buck. Granite counter tops, art deco finishes and huge jacuzzi style tub in the master bath it was awesome. And who can forget the view facing North the city was amazing, a full panoramic view of downtown KCMO it was a sight to see. I'll have to find a pic and upload it asap! This area is the Crossroads Arts District, walking distance to many great places -- like Manifesto at 1924 Main St. in the basement and of course behind us were some great little places. I recommend this place if you want city dwelling on the edge (literally). read more

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Piper Lofts is located in a nice spot but management is really poor. They dont respect your time and half the time they cannot be found if you are trying to get a hold of them. The maintenance department is really awesome though. I personally think when you call a place your home then management should respect that but they are in the business of making money from you, for every little thing they can find they will fine you. The Management is non coperative and cant even own up to their own mistakes. I lived there for a year but the elevator was down like every other week. Its like they give you an offer to really move in but what their goal is upcharge you. Be prepared to pay FINES FINES FINES !! For the same price range in kansas city you can find so many other spots that have a far lot better amenities such as roasters block. I suggest you go with that. read more

Lived in Piper lofts a few years ago and let me tell you it is worth the price! I would live here again if I move back to KC. The staff is friendly, there are great amenities (rooftop pool and grill), and they are dog friendly! You also get one of the best views in KC! Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful views, spacious units, within walking distance to so many things Kansas City has to offer--restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, salons, dentists, etc. Also just a quick walk to the street car if you're headed somewhere a bit further like Power and Light. And Piper is close to CityDogs if you need somewhere to take your furry friends! Our property manager also hosts great resident events! read more

So in love with Piper lofts! Can't beat the location and staff and maintenance are responsive and so friendly! Well worth the money. Couldn't be happier calling this place home! read more

I like living here. It's a sweet place with a great location. Rooftop pool is perfect during summer

Matt from Piper Lofts has a tremendously low-key approach to apartment-viewing that I find quite refreshing. We came to look at a loft after scheduling and re-scheduling a few times, so I already felt like we were putting him off. When we showed up, however, he was quite friendly. He was busy, though, and asked if we minded taking a look at the place(s) ourselves. Awesome. The worst part of looking at an apartment is the weird rental person standing behind you pointing out things of no real interest. "And these windows here, they push UP to open, which is kinda cool." "All of the doors have locks on them, which minimizes the risk of intruders." "This toilet is only 3 years old. Very low mileage." With Matt's approach, though, we were free to wander aimlessly, checking out stuff at our leisure. Ultimately, this approach--along with the space-age appliances that make you feel like you're living in a spaceship--sealed the deal. (Minus one star for the place kinda being small but expensive... If you're lying on the couch watching TV and you get a boner, you might hit the stove.) read more

After three years living here I'm convinced it's the best place to live in the downtown area. Pros: *the building is simply well done. high quality materials used throughout (e.g. thick/heavy doors, nicely polished concrete, nice windows) *for a loft building it's relatively quiet *rooftop pool *new ownership/management seem to be doing a great job (e.g. filling commercial space that's been vacant for 5+ years) *residents are generally cool. a little older than what you'll find at Library lofts or Market Station so it's not quite as dorm-like, but that's not to say we don't party. (e.g. lawyers, doctors, 26-40 year old professionals) *VERY energy efficient. I find myself running the A/C in the dead of winter because it gets too warm to sleep (personal problem). rarely have had a bill greater than $100. *dog friendly. in fact, having a dog is practically a requirement to live here. Cons: Price is a bit high for KC. This isn't a coastal city. It's not even Denver, yet the prices are approaching Denver territory. Downtown cost of living is getting ahead of itself in this regard, but again, just my opinion. This is more of a KC-macro topic as Piper isn't alone in the price range. We simply don't have thousands of millenials moving here every month and probably never will. So I'm not really sure the price is warranted but hey, I chose to live here despite the relative high cost, and for the money it will be tough to compete with Piper in terms of quality and amenities. Things to know: *if you're a light sleeper, avoid the units with bedrooms near the elevator shaft. it's quite noisy (lesson learned). *$100/mo for each garage parking space. with new parking rules in the Crossroads it's almost a necessity. *moving in: the freight elevator is small. have a large non-sectional sofa? good luck. read more

So this review is based off of touring Piper and I must say I immediately fell IN LOVE with it! I had 2 tours at Piper, one of the 2 bedroom and one of 1 bedroom. This has everything that I'm looking for in a loft and more! Exposed pipes, concrete floors, brick walls, in unit washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, modern living and the chill atmosphere of living downtown. They have a roof top deck with a breath taking view of downtown Kansas City's skyline. What made it even better is the fitness center being on top of the roof that overlooks the skyline as well, opened 24 hrs 7 days a week. Who wouldn't want to work out and seeing that view?! It has always been my dream to live in a place like this and I finally found it! Piper is also in a great location. Being in the heart of the Crossroads Art District and just a few blocks away from downtown you can always find something to do and eat! Everything is within walking distant and I find it to be in a safe neighborhood. Piper offers garage parking for a whopping $100/month (a bit steep if you ask me) but they also have plenty of street parking around if you do not want to fork up that much. You may also do a month to month basis if you prefer to have garage parking for this month and street parking for the next, they seem to be flexible with that. I was disappointed that they did not have Google fiber yet but the view and unit itself makes up for it! I made an appointment to check it out and I fell in love with it every time I came here. I was first shown the 2 bedroom and was stunned by how spacious it is, I wanted to lease it right away however a 2 bedroom is excessive for me. I only needed a 1 bedroom. Unfortunately at the time there was none available to show. I immediately put my name down on the waiting list, couldn't miss up the opportunity. A few days later they call me for a 1 bedroom being available, came in to tour it and knew this was the place for me. However the time was not right, my plan was not to not move until spring/summer time and the unit was available for me that day (11/22/13)!! The price may steer you away ($1000-1200 for a one bedroom) but so worth it! It would have been an impulse for me to lease it right away so unfortunately I had to give it up BUT with my name still being on the list I will wait for that call again! This is my dream place and it will come true next summer! read more

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Piper Lofts is a great place to live with a great community of people. The staff generally stays on top of repairs and they keep the building up nicely. I have been here for six years and just signed my lease for my seventh. It's a great location and a great place to call home. read more

Think twice about moving to Piper Lofts and look at the dates of the reviews here as most are no longer relevant. While the location and views are great, you are often restricted from using the areas of the building that are the major selling point of living here. Recently, the management of the building changed and what was once a very professional atmosphere has turned into a highly regulated dorm. The pool is often closed for reasons that align to Piper employee schedules (closed 4 days over Labor Day Weekend), and the rude and unprofessional behavior of the Community Manager is not worth the very high price of rent. God forbid if you complain about something broken in your apartment, you will be sent a very rude message back. The previous Community Manager was much better and treated residents with respect. The elevators are always broken and smell like dog urine. There are rarely parking spots available, and now they charge $75 for a motorcycle parking spot when there are plenty of side areas out of the way to park in the garage. The gates are often malfunctioning as well, so at times you have to drive under a broken gate arm, hoping you don't scrap your car. The maintenance crew, while very friendly, never has time to clean the public areas, and the result is tracking in lots of spills and dirt into your own apartment. While most of the residents are great, and at times it can feel like a community, it is no longer worth the very high price for rent. I highly recommend looking elsewhere until the Management situation is rectified. read more

Love living at Piper Lofts! Management is great! Friendly and responsive. Maintenance is taken care of in a timely fashion. Appliances are new. Couldn't ask for better! read more

I agree with the reviewer who noticed services on the decline after a change in management in 2015, I lived at Piper Lofts for six years, and absolutely loved the place until Delmark took over. There is much to love about the location and amenities, and it really felt like home for the first four years. The whole atmosphere changed under Delmark, and instead of feeling like a part of a friendly community, I felt like I was nothing more than a rent check to them. When I had concerns about charges they added to my rent that were not in the contract, they dismissed the issue and refused to discuss it. When we mutially agreed not to renew the lease, I got threatening letters saying that I had violated the lease and had three days to move out or they would send the matter to the prosecutors' office. They are threatening criminal prosecution over a rent dispute? I was having trouble with my knee at the time (I have since had knee replacement surgery) and packing and moving boxes was difficult. I asked Vanessa if she would allow me to park a UBox in an empty parking space in the parking lot so I could work on packing and moving boxes gradually as I was able, but they told me I would need a permit for that. When I asked where I could get a permit, Vanessa corrected that to say that I really didn't need a permit, but she wasn't going to allow it anyway. This made the moving process much more difficult. I had to bring in four people to help on the last day. I had to stay with my parents in Tulsa for 10 days while I waited for approval to move into my new apartment. When I got back, I found out they had "trashed" what my friends had to leave when they ran out of time and space. (Turned out to be some pretty valuable and sentimental things). I didn't know what was still there, but asked Vanessa if she could store it at my expense until I got home 10 days later. She refused. This is all contrary to MO. law--(MO Rev. St. 441.065) Tenants really get pushed around in this town, and I think we need to start a Tenants' Union or something like that to even the playing field a bit. read more

I have lived at Piper Lofts for over one year and my experience has been amazing. The amenities, staff, location and units are exactly what I look for. The units are spacious, very modern, filled with natural light, and surprisingly quiet. The walkability with being located in the Crossroads is amazing and allows you to have easy access to downtown, restaurants, highways, etc. With all that said, the staff has been absolutely amazing, the maintenance response time has always been within 24 hours for completion, and the community in the building is very friendly. read more

Review based only on trying to get information on available units. Left a VM, never returned, called office again and spoke to Matthew who said he would email us some layouts. Never happened, so sent an email to the general Piper lofts email address and once again nothing. Put a post on their FB page asking again who we could reach out to - was told to email an Erika. So emailed her on June 3rd and go figure no response as of today. Guess we won't be renting here! We've learned our lesson with unresponsive management and if they are this unresponsive to those that don't even already live in the building can't imagine what they are like to those who actually live there! Sure the units are nice per the other reviewers and perhaps demand is so high that mgmt doesn't have to be responsive? read more

This place is awesome. It is pricey for the amount of space, but worth it. The office staff is the best and very helpful. If you are lucky enough to be moving when they have a vacancy, snap this place up because they go quick! Check out the pool on the roof and all the great restaurants in the neighborhood once you move in. read more

Everything about Piper was the best we found in KC - the staff, the apartment options, the building. We love it!

Wonderful experience in finding a new home. The office and management has been very responsive and accommodating as I plan to move in. They even made arrangements for me to get into the apartment to view, take measurements, and photos... not once... but twice! In addition, they have been organized and detailed about what I need to arrange prior to move in to ensure a smooth move in day. Overall, I couldn't be more excited (based on the apartment, community, and management) to call Piper Lofts my new home. read more

My Roommate and I visited here mid-January since we are looking to move to the "downtown" area of KC from Olathe, KS. We liked the loft style they offered and the higher up you were the better the view seemed, which was nice. However, for the 2 bed 2 bath version the secondary bathroom didn't have a vanity, just floating sink, which offered minimal storage along with the Washer/Dryer being in there as well, which isn't so great. But we decided we would make it work and applied. We were told that the Application Deposit was refundable if we changed our minds, however we were not told (until later) that it was only refundable for 3 days after we applied. After applying we were sending them our proof of funds, and this is where things took a turn. The leasing agent we were dealing with didn't seem to know or understand much of what you would think her job would require. I was told that I could send in my 401k statement, my most recent tax return, paystubs, or a letter from my employer. When I said I would send them my 2018 tax return I was told that it wouldn't count because it was too long ago (mind you this is mid January 2020 and you can't even file your 2019 tax returns until Jan 27th). Okay so 401k then, I sent her a copy of my account with my name and the balance, but blocked out the account number and the percentages of how much is for what because it was unnecessary information. Well apparently this wasn't good enough either, they wanted more information. When I expressed concerns about giving them more info because they already had my full name, birthday and SSN which could pretty much give you access to my accounts I was told that "we wouldn't do that" (as in steal my identity/money). Which is fine unless they get hacked. But she then proceeded to get frustrated with me and told me that what I sent her could be something I just made up in Word (basically calling me a liar) and that they (Piper lofts) and I quote, "have gone above and beyond for me and been more than accommodating already." Personally, they hadn't done anything for me but give me trouble and frustration. So she ask me to have my broker send her and email verifying that I do in fact have the money I claim to have, so I do. Then she wants to know how much I get monthly from my 401k, if you know what a 401k is you know that you don't get a monthly stipend from them, which is something I would expect a leasing agent to know. I also want to mention that my roommates pay stubs showed that she alone makes enough money monthly to cover the 3x rent required to rent there. Then when it came to having an emotional support animal they wanted to be able to contact my doctor, which I'm pretty sure is a HIPPA violation, as the letter I have from my doctor should be adequate enough. So after having these issues and we express our concerns to one of the other leasing agents about the other one being rude (ie: calling me a liar and claiming to have been going above and beyond for me etc.) I was simply told that she is "sorry to hear that, and it sounds like it was just a simple miscommunication." Pretty sure, it wasn't just that, because it really felt like the agent was getting all up in my ass that I was waiting for them to ask for a colonoscopy or stool sample before we moved in too. SO with all of these issues we decided that if someone is that rude and incompetent while trying to get us to move in, what will it be like once we actually sign the lease. We tell them that we are no longer interested in living there and if we could get back our deposit (with we were told was refundable) and this is where they tell us about the "3 day rule" which was never mentioned. Needless to say, our experience with them was a bad one, so if you're looking here you should be prepared for a full body cavity search. Also, they told us they do apartment checks quarterly or at least bi-annually. So even though they clearly don't trust you, the tenant, you should just trust them. read more

I just moved out after 4 years and my opinions on Piper Lofts are very polarized. Many things I loved and other characteristics made my time living there miserable. Pros: -Modern and stylish kitchens, fixtures, and architecture. -Trash service twice a week -Auto-withdrawal on rent (just started) -Maintenance and facilities workers on site everyday (great guys) -Online maintenance requests -Very safe building with elevator and all doors requiring access cards/key fobs (I'm unaware of anything beyond some car break ins) -Safe neighborhood -First Fridays -Good weather? P&L is in walking distance. Grinders concert venue. Tons of bars and restaurants. -Great views of downtown so get a North view. The balcony might be tempting but the pretty constant wind makes them unpleasant to me. -Pool on the roof. Wadding pool would be more accurate but great for cooling down if you want to sunbathe and grill. -Google Fiber is finally available. It was a 2 year struggle with previous management companies but Dalmark was finally able to do it. Cons: -The noise. The #1 reason I moved out. You can hear your neighbors almost constantly. High heels can be heard the second a woman leaves the elevator and all the way down the hall. Sounding a lot like a horse. Usually ending with a thunderous door slam. Not awesome when you have a neighbor who parties until 3am on a weeknight. YMMV on this. You can get conscious neighbors or you could get total nightmares. After 4 years, I've had a lot of both. -Parking costs. $100/month per car. That adds up quickly. -Just a block away from the streetcar construction madness. Hopefully that proximity will be a good thing soon but it causes terrible traffic congestion and detours without warning. (obviously not a loft issue but area issue for now) -Street parking is a nightmare and can't be relied upon. Most spots now how a 3hr limit. (they do offer guest parking on the 4th floor of the garage though) -Elevator issues - if an elevator is reserved for someone moving in/out, which is fairly regularly, being down to one elevator is a huge pain. -False alarms - construction has been going on for what seems 6-9 months when I left. For some reason this caused countless false alarms on the system. Deafening tone, a terrifying woman's voice telling you there is a fire in the building, and strobe lights have scared the living sh#t out of me dozens of times. I think this is a great loft for the person who parties on the weekend and wants the modern loft lifestyle. If you get old (like I did) and your Saturday night hot dates are you and your SO watching Netflix on the couch, I'd pass for quieter apartment. read more

If you are using Yelp reviews to sway your decision to move into Piper Lofts, be sure to check the date that the review was written. The building changed ownership/management companies in late 2013. Prior to that, living in Piper was a dreamy, lofty, downtown living experience. Since Dalmark has started managing, there have been changes that seem to only be for the worse. I've continued to live here because my loft itself is great and I live within walking distance to work. After being frustrated with the cleanliness specifically over the last week (a few days ago smeared dog feces on the sidewalk, yesterday finding fast food trash all over the elevator and also recently, dog food on the common floor area for 48 hours and counting), I hopped on to write a review (not into public shaming, but the people should know!) and to look at potential new places to move. I was surprised to see that Windows Lofts (who is now under the same management) had 3 of 3 reviews sharing my same concerns. Among my main complaints that are directly related to Dalmark's takeover are painting the once positively minimal looking white walls of entry colors that don't fit the theme of an urban loft, taking away ability to access a top floor lounge, changing the parking garage to accommodate many other people aside from tenants, firing the cleaning crew that used to feverishly clean each floor each day (now the poor maintenance guys--just two of them--are responsible for cleaning and don't get to everything), starting a trash valet service (mind you our doors are on the interior and having your trash outside the door is well, trashy) and set up two smoking areas (now you can't leave the building without walking past one). These and more have all made the living conditions decrease along with the experience. When addressing this to not only the leasing agents in the office but with the district manager, they dodge my concerns. When specifically asking why the rent was being increased when the conditions of which I leased have significantly decreased, they said that the owner strives to provide the best living conditions and feels they are doing a great job. Meanwhile I understand a large building of units can be tough to manage, but the tenants do not seem to be the top priority here. read more

I've been at Piper for about 6 months. I find it to be a very nice rental property. The amenities are good. Having its own parking lot is a plus! The building is centered in the crossroads so there is plenty to do in the way of food, entertainment and shopping. The loft style apartments are pretty decent sized. My two bedrooms and two baths are both quite large. The kitchen is modern with nice appliances. In loft washer and dryer is nice. I think the review by Kansas C speaks to the reason I actually really like this place. The building has great security measures. It is a little inconvenient having to go down and let friends in, but the trade off is that we don't have lots of unknown/non residents walking around in the building. I like the extra measure that they take to keep this a safe place. My only pretty peeve is the lack of rule following by tenants as to the amount of people allowed at the pool. I wish mgmt would police this better so that paying residents have the ability to use the amenities they pay for. I give piper 4 stars, with my only issues being the amount of non residents using amenities and the price is a little steep. read more

Been here a year and like a lot of aspects about piper, however, this place is not perfect. Pros: Trash valet - cool feature but honestly half the time I forget to put the trash out and end up taking it down myself. Not really a must have, but a nice luxury. Rooftop pool - wish it was a smidge bigger, but the view is killer and it is a nice luxury in the summer. Weight room - never use it but the equipment seems fairly new from what I can tell. Neighborhood - not unique to this building but the Crossroads is an awesome neighborhood with art, great food, and a friendly atmosphere. Pet friendly - a lot of people have animals here and for the most part they're all very friendly. The building is also located next to an empty lot which serves as a great place for dog walks and socializing. In unit washer/dryer - definitely a luxury. The convenience of this can't be overstated. Stainless steel appliances - super nice, seemingly new, pretty to look at. (if only the cabinetry was as expensive looking - ikea plasti-wood) Cons: The noise - it's a cement building with thin sheet rock for walls. You better pray your upstairs neighbor doesn't come home at 3AM with heels on because you won't be sleeping. Some of the residents are extremely inconsiderate when it comes to music and the bass can be heard throughout the floor. This again, is not unique to piper lofts, it is simply amplified by the structure. The parking - parking on the street is often times aggravating (especially on first fridays). That being said, parking in the parking garage can be just as frustrating. During the day a lot of the spots are being occupied by people who work in the building which means if you have a less than normal 9-5 work schedule you'll probably be parking the in visitors section all the way at the top. Not to mention the cost of parking in the garage is pretty steep even for the neighborhood (not even 1 spot is included with rent). Rent rising - for seemingly no reason. After asking the lady in the leasing office it was due to the "pricing in the neighborhood." Not a good enough answer in my eyes. Not much has changed in a year real estate wise (believe me, we've been looking.) Maintenance - if you need something fixed in your apartment your best bet is to write a note and give it to the leasing office. Verbally asking for it does not work. The maintenance request form on the piper lofts website does not work. Perhaps unique to our unit, our heater is not properly wired. The fuse box pops after the thing has been on for ten minutes. Maintenance simply came, checked the batteries in the thermostat reset the fuse and left. 10 minutes later, pop. We had virtually no heat this winter. It is very obvious the management company is trying to make the building more aesthetically appealing to new/potential residents. It is my opinion that the current residents in turn do not benefit. New light fixtures, paint in the hallways, 2x4s in the lobby do nothing for my standard of living. Meanwhile, now it is suddenly too expensive to replace a light bulb for residents' (a very small grievance, I know, but it's the principle of the matter - attracting new customers but what about the current ones?.) The rooftop pool does not get bigger as the rent goes up. There are no new "amenities." I completely understand adjusting the cost of living year to year, that being said the rent hike this year was close to 5%. It is my opinion that for not that much more per month, there are better options with amenities that more than make up for the increase in price (doormen, drop off/pick up dry cleaning, dog walks on the rooftops, bigger pools, etc.) all within downtown KC. Piper is not terrible by any means but I must say after a year it seems the luster has worn off. read more