Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I ordered quite a bit of these (20 in bulk, I'm afraid) for a fitness studio I am currently in the works of opening. Things are tight right now, and this company had some solid looking reviews for the price. I had these stored in a closed garage for a bit while things came together, and these bars have been in ORIGINAL PACKAGING and UNUSED. The moment I took the first out of the sleeve, there was rust powder all over the inside, and the bar was completely corroded. I am bummed to say, that this goes for every single bar I have ordered. I tried to return them, or at least exchange for a non-rusted replacement, but they will not accept after 30-days, which is likely around the time when your bar WILL RUST after moderate use. *** The danger here is the aggressively deep knurling is guaranteed to cut your neck, and with the amount of rusting on the bar, I cannot, in good conscience, allow my clients to use these bars. I am now having to buy all new barbells before opening. ( I know, DUMB. You'd be dumber to make the same mistake.) *** I really can't say I have ever written a poor review, but I feel it is important for SOMEONE to see this, and to look into the many other reputable alternatives out on the net. Check out ARCHON or FRAY FITNESS Cerakote barbells. A premium and resistant barbell for literally about $30 more, which pays for itself considering you will go through 5+ of these in weeks due to corrosion, before buying one of these alternatives, ANYWAY! (I burned 20...) I hope this helps someone just trying to cut through the bulls***, like I was, looking for a good bar, at a fair price. I can PROMISE you that whatever you think your saving, it is NOT WORTH IT!!! PLEASE, have some respect for your body (gouging your neck with rusted knurling) And respect your gym!!! Spend the extra $30-$40 (the cost of just 3 freaking beers at a bar) get the barbell you deserve.