Product review (5 stars): EXACTLY as Advertised!!
I purchased this machine last week because I am tired of dirty laundromats and I still remember the spinner machines some laundromats had in the old days.  For 50 cents, washed clothes could be spun and then dried in a dryer for half the cost without the spin.  Essentially, this machine offers the same convenience.

Appearance -- This spinner arrived today and it is EXACTLY as pictured.  As many others have commented -- this unit is a whole lot bigger than the pictures would lead you to believe/  I appreciate the larger size of this item as it will handle more clothes in fewer loads on laundry day.  The packaging is flimsy for such a large item so when you unpack it, check closely for any cracking or damage from shipping.  I lucked out and this unit arrived undamaged.

First Use - Mandatory:  remove the metal bar off of the bottom and cut and remove the heavy duty zip ties that hold the bar in place.  This allows the motor to spin the basket during use.  For my first load, I spun sopping wet underwear, t-shirts, washcloths, and one pillowcase.  After just a few minutes, they were all drier than after a washing machine spin cycle.  This unit cannot completely dry the clothes because there is no heat source.  this unit starts automatically when you close the lid and it runs so quietly I had to touch it to see if it was running!!  It wobbled for a few seconds until it forced out enough water that it could self level.  After that, it ran with almost no vibration and stayed put.

Placement - For convenience, I put it on a counter so it could drain directly into the sink because I didn't want to deal with emptying buckets.  Plus, the drain is always open on this unit so when a bucket is removed to empty, water will continue to drip.  The drain is direct and always open so stray water drops are always possible.  This beneficially means there is less chance of water sitting in the unit and going moldy or stinky.  I plan to always leave the lid open to air dry between loads because I am super sensitive to mold and mildew.

Now, here's the downside of using a vanity sink (as several other reviewers have pointed out) -- the unit will be very high above the floor.  My counter is 36 inches tall which means the top of the spinner is 5 FEET above the floor and that does not include the additional length needed to reach inside the unit.  Even at 5 feet 7 inches with average arm length, I struggle to reach the clothes so lowering the unit and and using a two bucket relay may be in my future.

I anticipate that this spinner will save a minimum of $50 a month normally spent at the laundromat.  If line drying is not appealing, a short dry cycle at the laundromat will finish everything nicely.  Just like laundry day but for only $1.  This spinner is a win - win for me!