Very poor packaging.  Make base has no support which causes the pole to snap off the base during shipment.  Ordered for my daughter's graduation gift,  one arrived in fair condition the second broken at base.  Called for help was sent a replacement when it arrived same issue,  snapped off at base. Another replacement is expected shortly hopeful it will arrive in one piece but this has been very disappointing quality.  The threaded connector is too thin for the weight of the marble base.  If my daughter didn't like these so much I would have requested a refund.  Tried several times to attach the pics but authentication token error occurred each time.  I would not recommended until they change packaging.