You can tell they are cheap, the finish has imperfections (sharp edges, uneven edges like some other customer photos)

This stand has a lot of sharp edges on where the metal pieces joint

You can tell they are cheap, the finish has imperfections (sharp edges, uneven edges like some other customer photos)

I knew, from reviews here, that the finish would be poor with sharp edges so that was expected and not a problem for me.

Sharp edges at the points of the triangles

Other problems:As others have noted, the welds are crap - pieces aren't lined up evenly before welding, rough, sharp edges, metal shavings rattling around inside the base

Other problems:As others have noted, the welds are crap - pieces aren't lined up evenly before welding, rough, sharp edges, metal shavings rattling around inside the base