No I didn't buy from Rack and Stands. I bought it from a local dealer..Bracks Electronic. Thier prices were equal with Rack and Stands with convertion and shipping.
My stands look like the second link all in black. They are nicely styled and the tube has lots of area to fill with sands. They were equally as good as the Mission Stance I had which were about $270.

http://www.quadloft.com/hometheater- new HT