I bought these bumpers because I wanted to be able to work on power movements at home. Let me preface this review by saying I am the guy that reads reviews and researches for days in order to find the "best value" of the product I have in mind. I look for a product that will prform well, last a very long time, and have a price that I don't regret paying. I have only had these a couple weeks but so far I am extremely pleased with my purchase. The bumpers look really nice (no rough edges from poor molds). The steel inserts seem to be part of the plate itself rather than something added in. I love this because I don't have to worry about them becoming loose or falling out. They do have an odor but it's not unbearable like low quality plates. I have them sitting in my living room right now without a problem. This is the best part though. With the free shipping offered by Vulcan for this product, they are about the lowest price set I could find online. This is truly a great product at a great price. The lady I spoke with for support while ordering was also very helpful and prepared my packages specifically by separating the plates so that I could receive home delivery rather than freight. Again a great product and great company. So if you are like me and want a quality, durable product that performs well, looks nice and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, get these. You won't regret it.