I had read other reviews which said that it was hard to thread the retaining nut on the bar. I spoke to Overstock and they said that if i did have a problem, they would pay for return shipping, so i decided to take a chance. The weights arrived promptly and were easy to assemble. I had none of the problems I read about in other reviews. For a beginner like me, these are great.

• How accurate was the sizing? very
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good quality for the price
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? yes

My Grandson Loves these weights he has some other ones but needed something with more weight since he has outgrown the other ones...

• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Great Quality...
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? There were no sand leaks in any of the weights.

The weights met the needs of my grandson who is just starting to lift. He did not have any complaints to register.

• How accurate was the sizing? Quite accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The product met the requirements.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes.

I am so pleased with the quality, speed of delivery, ease of setting up the bench and barbells I ordered for my grandson for Christmas. You can truly trust Overstock.com. Cheryl

• How accurate was the sizing? n/a
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Quality was better than expected.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Absolutely perfect in every way,

These weights are a good deal. However, they are filled with sand, and when my shipment arrived, some of the weights were cracked and sand was leaking out of them. The cracks are fixable with some superglue, but it just shows that these weights are not very well designed and need to be handled carefully.

absolute bargain great for the garage workout bench bar requires tightening before use, but its a great set

This is a great value considering how many pieces you actually get! The entire thing came stuffed into one relatively small 100 pound box so be sure you have help carrying it inside.The plates are pretty thick and needed to be dusted off but they are just fine.The bar has to screwed together. The two ends connect to the smooth center bar. I have to check them often as it seems that they don't stay tight.The screw on type of clamp is a bit of a hassle. I actually purchased a set of the squeeze on clamps to use instead for just $2 a piece at a fitness store.The bar is lightweight and I wouldn't feel comfortable loading it with too much weight as I think it may bend at the seams, but it is perfect for lighter weight workouts.I ordered a couple and then ordered a couple more for my training business. For the price, it's tough to beat.