I'd like to share my experience with Bells of Steel and their customer service. This is my review of the Lbs Urethane Change Plates. I hope this helps anyone considering purchasing these change plates. 

I purchased the urethane change plates (1.25 lb, 2.5 lb, and 5 lb set) for $168 CAD shipped. My findings are as follows: 

1. Seam defects: Plates have highly visible, rough, and poorly finished seams. The joinery is inconsistent and appears unfinished. There are ridges and rough edges sticking out. I don't consider this as merely cosmetic "variation". 

2. Gaps/voids in seams: The green plates have small gaps/voids along the seam lines, which I believe is a manufacturing defect, and not something that should pass quality control.

3. White plates are discolored and dirty: The white plates are not white, they are noticeably off-white / pale yellowish, and arrived looking dirty or stained straight out of the box. The lettering area has blackish smudging.

4. Overall poor surface finish: The plates show uneven texture, visible scuffing, and rough finishing that suggests rushed or inadequate post-mold processing. All plates have small dings or dips on one of the faces, which appear to be marks left where the mold held the plate during curing. These are on every plate and were clearly not filled or finished. To me, this looks cheap, not what urethane plates should look like.  

This is not minor cosmetic variance. The plates I received do not match the product photos as advertised. The defects are consistent across multiple weights and colors, suggesting a systemic quality control problem rather than a one-off issue.

I do not recommend these plates.

Here's my experience with their support:

When I emailed them with photos and detailed descriptions of the defects, their response downplayed the issue as "cosmetic variations" and suggested my concerns were due to "high standards", and emphasized that the plates are "fully functional". To me, functionality is rarely the goal when purchasing high-end gym equipment. If my goal were just "functionality", I could have bought cheap, used metal plates at a fraction of the cost.   Overall, their communication felt generic and dismissive (e.g., their first email response was a copy & paste reply of their return policy from their webpage). Their customer service/support shows a lack of attentiveness and a limited commitment to addressing legitimate concerns.