$169.99 seems a little high, i got mine for $149.99 from sportsman guide and in the catalog ive got there $149.99 in bass pro. As for the stand its self it just ok. It heavy as all get out and it squeeks a bit if you stand up. Next year im using mine as a fixed stand. Do yourself a favor and spend some extra money and buy a better climber, i would suggest either alone wolf or a treewalker. JMO