As far as being fit for purpose, this shelf is a perfect solution for storing small kitchen appliance for ready access. The metal stand and wood shelving is hefty enough for a KitchenAid mixer, Foreman Rotisserie and Crock Pot. Much easier than crawling to the back recesses of cabinets, and clears space on counters. I have two complaints: one, is a small chip on one of the shelves, which I'll touch up myself; two, is the lack of caps to cover the screws used to attach the shelves to the frame. I have these large steel screws that just stick out on the white metal frame. For the price of this unit, 10 or 12 white plastic caps isn't much to ask of the manufacturer.