These are indeed "steel beasts," because they showed up at my house merely wrapped up in a couple of layers of (torn) movers' plastic wrap, and looked like they'd seen some stuff. I got three of these: two were considerably scraped up and one was also moderately scraped up, but also missing both of its screws. Miraculously, all of the required stabilization feet were still zip-tied to the hooks, which is why I only grumbled instead of calling and complaining. After a trip to the home center to get replacement screws and black spray paint, all were basically as good as new. Save yourself the hassle (and, quite frankly, potential injuries to the shipping company employees from the auger stake when it inevitably stabs through the plastic wrap) and buy these in-store if you can. They are great, beefy hooks. If they can survive shipping, they'll probably survive most anything.

The strongest, sturdy Sheppard hook I’ve ever bought. Got 2 last year and bought 3 more this year while on sale -$10.00. No matter how wet my baskets get, they stay up. One issue I have is that my basket have gold metal rings to hand the baskets, but they don’t fit over the nob at the end. Wish that would screw off. Also wish it was a double hook for I have several hanging baskets. I would buy more.

I love this shepherds hook! We have a huge new wind chime and this nook is perfect for it! Thank you!

Great Shepherd’s Hook ~ strong and stable!