Bought it for the weight rating...I'm 275#.  It has not collapsed on me yet although it doesn't inspire me with absolute confidence.  Other wise, the bright yellow doesn't exactly blend in, making easy to find and it does work well.  Appears to be better made than some of those I have seen in the store.  I'm tall too so its just the thing for me to use to clean vents or change light bulbs with my 10' ceilings.  A lot easier than dragging out a step ladder for many tasks.