I purchased from Kettlebell Kings after doing a bit of research online, as I have never used them prior. All those in the know were recommending their kettlebells as being among the best for home gyms.I was absolutely thrilled at the incredible speed of the delivery, just 3 days and it arrived snug as a bug in a rug in a perfectly packaged box, with large styrofoam insulation secured around the powder coated, 16Kg/35Lb kettlebell with a long, wide strip of packing tape that kept the two halves of the foam perfectly sealed around the bell. A clean order sheet from the company was situated at the top, so you could doublecheck the contents prior to completely removing from box.The bell itself is beautiful, the black powder coat finish, the smooth yet grippable handle without and bumps, burrs, or jaggies, the seamless transition from handle to bell via the single cast process, not to mention the engraved logo and weight stamps. This piece of equipment felt wonderful to workout with as I followed along with some beginner routines with one of the trainers online. (This is seperate from Kettlebell Kings, who I do believe sells some programs which I did not purchase, as I am searching for my own choices in online instruction.)My limited exposure to hands on shopping for kettlebells includes Wallyworld and that big sporting goods store that shall not be mentioned. The kettlebells offered at those locations seemed rougher and welded together. I am glad that I spent a little more money and ordered a quality kettlebell from Kettlebell Kings.I thank them for the care in the packaging, for sending me a showroom quality bell, and for getting the item shipped to my front porch within 3 days of ordering!