After reading reviews for this stool, I decided to make the purchase. All the reviews were great for comfort, price, etc. I had been skeptical about purchasing stools online due to the fact I could not try them out first. I was pleasantly surprised when they came in. I received the order within, I believe, about three days. Wow! They needed no assembly and are comfortable, adjustable, and reasonably priced. I am using them for counter height so not sure if they are extended all the way how sable the shaft will be, but I am very pleased with the purchase and would buy them again.