Some of you guys had them ordered before I even knew they existed; so I'm not in the running. I was able to pick mine up at UPS, Tuesday evening; so at least they're in my possession, now. I had already ordered a few sets of scales - they should be here today or tomorrow, I think - so that's covered. Stripping is easy; but I haven't decided if I'll go that route...heck, they're still sealed in the shipping box. Modifications? I'll have to get it in hand before even thinking of such a thing...it could be just fine the way it is. (I am curious about that; but, somehow, have been distracted enough by everything else that I haven't felt compelled to open the box)