I purchased a total of 6 stools in which I paid under 300.00 for them.  They were easy to assemble and yet sturdy. My previous chairs with backs were a playground for my children in which they used to tilt and rock in them having me to purchase these stools in the first place.  Now that I have gotten these backless stools they are much better that I can simply just leave them under table so they can be out of sight in order for my children not to climb on them like a playground jungle gym.  These stools are also space savers.  GOOD INVESTMENT!