Given the price, my expectations for the Counter Stool have been exceeded.  While the cover for the seat is not the highest quality, it has remained in good condition, and comfortable.  Just a great value, and you only have to remind the kids to not spin the seat and hit the counter top. We have six of these and once you put one together, the others go pretty quickly.  Tip: If you cut the curved end off the Allen wrench tool you can put it in your drill and complete the screwing more quickly.  But, don't tighten everything firmly until all the screws are in place.Hope you like them as much as we do.