Purchase was very easy and because I lived near the store I was able to take advantage of getting a little extra discount. Recieving: I did not receive the entire rack. I was not aware of this until I returned back to my house. I would say a quick layout prior to giving the product out would work. It was simple to get the missing pieces. I called and spoke with vulcan and was provided a email with shipping details of the missing pieces the same day. Assembly was straight forward. No directions were provided but none are needed. I put it together myself so it took a little longer getting my 2x8 lined out correctly. So far it has done good. The rig is very solid I lag screwed it into 3 3/4 pieces of plywood. I believe the 3x3 is a little over kill seeing it isn't very thick. A 2x3 would have done the job with a smaller insert hole thus providing more strength. For looks the 3x3 does look good though.