This gym is worth buying over the others for its ab attachment, which is great for your back. But it offers the core features that I needed without over-hyping the number of exercises I will never do. Assembly instructions were great -- much better than Ikea. My only 2 minor suggestions are that the top pull-down bar should probably be a little higher. So if you are tall, that may be a problem. And the metal housing over the weights, which you have to reach thru to change the weight, could have a smoother inside edge. It wont cut you though. Neither is a major issue -- I would still buy it again.

This has worked well for us. It is versatile and provides many different workout options. I can see where it may be short for someone who is over 6 ft tall. Also it would be great if the seat and back were adjustable. But I like using it and it works well for a home workout machine.

I have only had the Marcy for a couple of weeks. When I received the 3 boxes, I found it very easy to assemble. The instructions are clear and the parts are easy to identify. Like others, it took me just over 4 hours to assemble. I am very happy that I purchased it and would recommend it to others..

Bought this for my almost teenage son to play around with. Weight selection is very easy by simply inserting the pin in desired weight plate. This would be good for anyone with limited space. Assembly was not too difficult. It took just over 2 hours to put together. Pleased with this unit so far

As with a couple other reviewers who bought this in Nov, I had to wait 3+ weeks to get it. That being said, it is no reflection on the product, only the process to get it. The product is great...it is solidly built, operates smoothly, and assembles very easily with visual instructions (sorry... no hold your hand step by step paragraphs; so if you're not at least minimally mechanically inclined, you may not find it so easy) ...and it takes up minimal space. As others have stated it took about 4 hrs to assemble and test. It is very smooth and although it doesn't have some of the more popular exercise options, there is a good amount of the basics everyone would want. Very satisfied.

The product itself is pretty good quality, especially for the price. Now my first order sat and sat "waiting to be picked up". Called Sams who cancelled that order and reordered. Finally got that shipment. One other items to be aware of, I consider myself a master assembler having assembled numerous items over the years. This is by far the most complex and difficult to assemble. There are no words, just diagrams. And one diagram may show 30+ parts (think washers, nuts, bolts, etc.) that are part of one step (instead of breaking down into numerous steps). I had to really slow down and think through alot of it and still had a couple of times I had to go back and change something around. Just be aware the instructions are terrible. I also was missing one part (which unfortunately means I can't use the machine yet as many parts in the pully system rely on other parts). I put in email and I did receive a response they are shipping out that part.

Well build machine

Not great for tall people

Putting together was a little involved, but if follow directions it goes fairly smoothly. The only thing I am still adjusting is to get other chain lengths to do more exercises. Could be a little taller to give more length of motion.

I am not sure if an adjustable wrench is supposed to come with this gym, but if it isnt, that should be made more clear before buying. Other than that, no complaints!