Package arrived on time. The box a little heavier than I expected, but package very well. I was able to put this lamp together in less than 15 minutes myself. Not sure what other people were complaining about with the shade, I put the whole thing together without even looking at the instructions. My only complaint is that it doesn't set level on the floor. It's a little lopsided I keep twisting it around to see if I can get it to the level, because it is a real weight in the base. I'mma have to play with that. As I move it around the room it looks better and some spots than others not sure why that is. The really main thing I like about it is the thread for each Pole to connect. There's a lot more thread there than there used to be with other lamps. That I like. This should last a long time.