I needed two round lighted globe lamps for a Christmas gift project. These were perfect. The base is plastic (which is a bit cheesy) but it isn't really noticeable nor did I care. The globe itself is nice and round and is of a decent thickness. The white frosted glass was perfect for what I needed.

In terms of my project (actually, my kids' project), the size and frosted glass was perfect.  The glass was able to accept Sharpies of various colors and widths. The ink was permanent almost immediately. The size of the globe was perfect for a large, corse drawings that kids tend to do.

Lastly, the price was a bit on the high end given what was delivered (glass globe, plastic base, bulb socket). But since my kids added sentimental value, it was worth it.