First, the shipping was fast! The online calendar said 3-4 business days. It was at my local hub within a day and a half and at my home by the end of the second day. Second, it is very solid. Would recommend 3 strong guys to move the boxes when the product arrives. I opened the box and removed the contents and my neighbor helped me move them. Third, I installed it myself. digging the hole will take a while or you can rent an auger from the local hardware store and speed the process up. It was very simple to install. The back board will need 4 strong people, it wouldn't hurt to have 5 or 6. The good thing is you only need them for about 5-10 minutes to slide a bolt through. Last, it was a Christmas present for my 3 boys ages 11-14 and I had to get the goal put up in a two hour span before it got dark. I waited until 4pm Christmas eve and got it done since the court was in the backyard and it gets dark at 6pm and my kids were not going to look in the back yard at all. They were surprised Christmas morning. The goal looks good and is very well made. Its solid as a tank. Within the few weeks of having it, we have experienced heavy rain, freezing temp., and 60 degree weather and everything has worked flawless. The breakaway rim is nice, the padding around the pole is thick. I do see why the ad says the last goal you will need to buy. I have got a lot of compliments from friends and neighbors. In conclusion, this goal is awesome from start to finish. I will be adding lights to play at night. I have been able to get my kids outside more rather than sitting in the house looking at electronic devices. Having a goal has taken away my excuse of not getting exercise on a daily basis as well. On a side note: If you have not exercised in a while please stretch so that your legs don't cramp up on you when you go to bed.