I purchased this barre as an addition to my present equipment. Compared to any I have worked with so far, this is buy all means the best. Sturdy, well finished, nicely painted and lovely to see in the studio. I found a few details very helpful for our everyday work. For example, the handle to regulate the height is a straight bar, as opposed to the knob that other similar products use. It makes assembling and adjusting the barre much faster and avoids sore hands! The price is competitive and service impeccable. Peter was extremely helpful along the whole process. I felt like a valued customer and will definitively be a returning one.