I absolutely love the lamp!  It does not look cheap nor is it flimsy. A star had to be taken away because every section of the pole I put together had at least one or two hairline scratches. There was a minor nic on the base as well. Nothing that would make me want to return this wonderful lamp, but enough to take away my joy of the $ I thought I saved on the special (it reduced the experience to the feeling of having bought something used).  If it weren’t for the special I might of asked for a new one or a discount.