A quick review just after assembly and the first day using it:Item ships in 4 boxes: 3x50lb with weights and a big 8-ft long one with other parts. Once you pull out separate parts from the box (bars, seat, nuts and bolts) a single person can carry the main frame easily (maybe 50 lb in weight).Took me about one hour to assemble once I got the parts into the basement. Instructions in the manual are good enough. For assembly you'll need two wrenches (I used a wrench and a ratcheting socket, allen wrenches are included). I put it together alone, but would be easier with a partner.When I was buying it, I was somewhat worried about the height. My basement has 81" ceiling, the machine is listed as 80" tall. In reality, my copy is about 79" from the bottom to the top of the high cable roller. Beware though - if you try to do standing shoulder press, 81" ceiling is not high enough. I'm short, but was hitting the ceiling with handles. No biggie anyway, just do seated shoulder presses.The quality of the metal, welds and paint is good. I like a little foam pad around the middle of the pulldown bar - can't count how many times I hit the back of my neck with the bar before. Minor gripes are as follows: (1) The bars for foam rollers are passed directly through the holes in the frame, without pass-through tubes. I expect either the walls of the frame or, more likely, the bars to start wearing out with time. Will see. (2) Foam rollers are held in place by plastic caps. Not sure how long those would last. Push comes to shove I'll machine those out of aluminum. (3) The short handle for low cable needs some grease - the collar moves a bit rough around the handle.My wife and I worked out on it. Works just fine - smooth cable movement, good range of adjustment.Overall I am pleasantly surprised with the initial quality of the machine. It is not the cheapest, but saving a couple of hours worth of work in assembly, seemingly quality materials, and very compact size are worth the price difference, IMHO.For those asking if additional weights can be added. Short answer - not without replacing the adjustment rod. It is not long enough to accommodate more plates. The machine seems solid enough to handle maybe additional 50 lbs, but that would definitely stress the plastic rollers.