I really want these bars,but many reviews speak of the extreme metal chipping from them. Is this just a defect on a few of them or do you see this to?
1469185
I've had these bars since December 2014 and use my dumbbells at least 3 times per week. One set has 80 lbs on each bar. So far everything is working great. I have dropped the 80 lb dumbbells on a rubber mat and the weld has not broken yet. I'll update my review if damages occur. So far, a great product.
1469186
It seems to me that the threads were cut in the dumbell ends after the bars are chrome plated. Thus, the edged of the thread grooves are sharp. The chrome plating on my bars has not flaked, as you might expect. I can see that those sharp grooves could develop a serrated character if the plating flakes.
1469187
I think the quality is very good. No chipping. But, I don't like that they loosen up after a few reps, no matter how much they are tightened.
1751883
My first shipments packaging was the plastic insulated kind, but inside the actual bars where put into a quest bar box. Some where a little squished since I let them sit in the heat on my porch for several hours. Whoops! but they were still fine to eat once they cooled off. The 2nd shipment was packaged in a box and inside the bars were packaged in another box that looked similar to a quest bar box but it was generic. These were in a little better shape, likely because I didn't let them bake in the sun. Either way I was totally fine with the condition of the bars. I love that I was able to try them all. I fully plan on ordering more. My first shipments packaging was the plastic insulated kind, but inside the actual bars where put into a quest bar box. Some where a little squished since I let them sit in the heat on my porch for several hours. Whoops! but they were still fine to eat once they cooled off. The 2nd shipment was packaged in a box and inside the bars were packaged in another box that looked similar to a quest bar box but it was generic. These were in a little better shape, likely because I didn't let them bake in the sun. Either way I was totally fine with the condition of the bars. I love that I was able to... » Read More My first shipments packaging was the plastic insulated kind, but inside the actual bars where put into a quest bar box. Some where a little squished since I let them sit in the heat on my porch for several hours. Whoops! but they were still fine to eat once they cooled off. The 2nd shipment was packaged in a box and inside the bars were packaged in another box that looked similar to a quest bar box but it was generic. These were in a little better shape, likely because I didn't let them bake in the sun. Either way I was totally fine with the condition of the bars. I love that I was able to try them all. I fully plan on ordering more. « Show Less
1677382
they are right, there is a plastic layer over the lite bar already. i really like mine.
401005
I pretty much agree with all of the comments below. However, one of my cannisters had a chip in the red paint. It looked like they tried to put the little piece back on and then glazed over it. I had already unpacked the cannisters so I decided not to try to return them. Also the red paint is a little streaky on the body of the cannisters. Probably should have returned them, but it was too much trouble.
1857094
No sorry different platform. Sucks to these are the nicest bars I found too I love em
895843
I think the flakes were mentioned for the model below this one since it was chrome plated. these are stainless steel beaters so they should not be peeling.
1939032
No they are junk I re-sold mine a few days later.sry to discourage you but I don't wanna see u waist ur money :)
1031315
I sent mine back. Both were chipped. Bab packaging. One wad seperated into two parts. It popped into position; no problem. They wete really cheap looking. I made a mistake!
155356
I've had them for about 6 months. They're still great!! I get tons of compliments on them! The only thing I've had to do is use the Coke/aluminum foil trick (for a little rust) in between the slot holes. It's not bad at all... I'm just very anal and like them being 100% shiny at all times!
1382757
Hi! This is Cindy, CEO of GreenPaxx. Sorry for the late reply, I missed this message. Here you go... And my kids have been using them for yrs without any chipping whatsoever. :-) http://www.amazon.com/Duralex-Picardie-4-Ounce-Clear-Tumbler/dp/B0017LR21Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373659574&sr=8-1&keywords=duralex+picardie+tumblers
717615
The bar was shipped to us by a semi truck company hired by the online store. I just don't think it was packaged well. When it arrived the platform it was sitting on was all busted. I would check w the store who u are buying this bar from and let them know u are concerned about the packaging and want to make sure it's well cushioned You can tell them u have read that there are complaints about careless packaging. This is a nice bar and it would be frustrating if something on the bar is broken due to poor packaging.
592216
Had that happen to me within about 2 months, luckily none of the plastic chips completely broke out, just some minor cracking, so my suggestion to anybody who buys these, do what i did and wrap some nice matte electric tape around the joint tightly, i say matte because it doesnt look that bad, and 2 years later it still works just as well as the day i bought, no mechanical failures from that piece again, but then again, i do take care of it to a certain degree (no slammin on the desk top cause you got killed 8 times in a row by the SAME KID)
2003610
Send them back, they are worthless. I purchased the same thing and had all kinds of trouble with them. I am still waiting for the company to respond so that I can send them back without paying shipping charges. I ordered mine in January and still am holding on to them. Both of them are damaged. Good Luck!
706639
They are relatively new, so I am not surprised that they may have some quality issues. But, I have had mine for 3 month and have had no issues with it. I really like it a lot!
958041
I found my towel racks/bars to be well packaged with nothing broken. I think that in your case you should send the item(s) back for an exchange or a refund. Note that Amazon will followup on some shipped items asking if the packaging was okay. Sometimes it isn't.
379069
Mine came today (3/25/15) with plastic brackets. I'm worried about them supporting the metal cross bars and legs when in use. I'm not really sure who or how to complain or report this to. I guess I'll have to figure that out.
333994
I have not had any problems with chipping or shattering. The only problem I have had is that the top cap has broken on two of mine but were replaced by the company free of charge.