Product was as described.  It is made of strong metal and is sturdy once assembled.  One criticism I have is the lack of adjustability in placement of the stud mounted supports.  If your studs are not exactly at 8 ft you need to place a brace behind the drywall to accommodate the shelf.  The assembly took about 90 minutes.  There are some extra parts and pieces as there are different orientations and instillation 
methods.  I found the instructions clear and concise.  Overall it appears to be a great sturdy product.  I have quite a bit of construction experience however this did not require any of it.  Assembly was straight forward with easily understandable diagrams. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]