I was very happy with this.  Pretty easy to put together, one note, do not fully spin the middle columns on the second step (the open circle to the 3rd step)  until you connect the next step up, the 3rd step.  Then spin them to both the bottom, the circle piece and the 3rd step to firmly secure to both pieces.  Otherwise you will need to UN-screw from the circle step to make it attach to the 3rd step.  (Like we did.)  Also, the rope is tough on hands.  I'd wear gardening gloves or work gloves when spinning the columns on.  Otherwise you may get small punctures or splinters.