are as I expected

The weights are as I expected, the rods are chromed, the weights can be easily stuck on the bars, nuts are smooth and with enough force, they can be also tighten so that nothing dissolves during training. Who does not get tight enough nuts can use a towel or dishcloth as support. The light oil layer I washed with dishwashing detergent, such as washing dishes, then is real dry important otherwise there might be rust.
Although the paint film is not the best quality but I think these are barbells with whom I want to work and not have a car that could lose by a paint damage value.
Delivery by DHL was after 2 days there, the package could have been better, but held.
The rods and nuts were so in the carton, the discs were individually packed in a bag.
Training instructions are available in heaps on Youtube and through a search engine.