You need to also buy:A pro quality ceiling mountA drill bit to make a pilot holeA good adjustable wrenchHockey tape (2+ rolls)Leg warmers which help w/ bruisingThat said;The hoop came packaged carefully with no scratches or chipping and I really can't complain about the appearance.I chose to purchase a name brand anchor for the ceiling beam and will later purchase a spinning piece, as the one included seems less heavy duty. I am using the straps that were included as well as the screwgate rings which seem well constructed, and I think I will mess around with using just one suspension ring eventually.My rating reflects the lower quality hardware included, but it does not reflect the standalone quality of the hoop which seems great. I would recommend purchasing this hoop as long as you install it properly, and dealing with the company from which it ships was a positive experience. They answered my questions promptly and sent the item as soon as I had ordered it.