Based on some of the reviews, I was unsure about the quality of this stand. The one I received is in good condition with no scratches and is quite stable, though I'm sure it is possible to set it up such that it could be unstable, but that is user error, not a problem with the item itself. My biggest beef is that there's no way this item should cost $80+ dollars. I'm fairly certain I could've bought something similar at a Fred Meyer or a nursery for $50 or less.