Just got 3 of the pendants installed today.  They replaced the original globe pendants which were 55 years old!!!  One had stopped working but the others were fine.  I wanted something I didn’t have to stand on the counter to change the light bulbs...as I am getting a bit older -)...I also wanted to retain the mid-century  modern look.   I am very pleased.  A rod would have been preferable but the cord is actually fine.  I saw other reviews about it being crooked so I let the pendants hang for the last couple of weeks until I was able to get them installed.  I do recommend these!