I've had a Stamina Products AeroPilates Reformer in various configurations for a good 15 years now and this particular model with the elevation stand, taller Cardio-Rebounder, wide foot-bar, and all the other accessories is the best you can do without going to a true professional model or more expensive brand like Stott. There is a new 5-cord model available but, from reviews I've read, it has some quality issues that may be worrisome. The stand is not part of its package, nor is the neck pillow, which together would add about $150 to the price. I will state, however, that the newer videos which came out in 2010 are somewhat better than the old ones which came in this package. If someone is interested in an even lower price than this, they may wish to check the Stamina Products website, where refurbished equipment can be purchased, including this same set-up, with free shipping. All in all, this configuration is a close to perfect as it gets as far as I'm concerned. The longer, wider sliding carriage is well-padded and comfortable. I added two red power cords which give me all sorts of resistance levels up to 6 cords. Amazon sells them and they provide a great, inexpensive way to expand this reformer. If you're in to reformer Pilates as opposed to floor Pilates, this is definitely the machine to purchase.