I was looking forward to this lamp arriving, but underwhelmed when it got here. My main problem was how flimsy it seemed. I wish it was more erect from the base. The bottom of the pole doesn't secure in to the base well enough to be perpendicular which results in a lot of leaning I wasn't expecting. In the pictures it doesn't look like it leans like this. 

Another problem was the shade I got had a long string hanging down where it had frayed (I just cut it off but was still surprised by this). FINALLY there are odd brown lines on the lamp shade, instead of the pristine white I was hoping for. They aren't overtly noticeable but I certainly notice them. I attached pictures of the lines. 

Ultimately I wish I spent a little more $ to get a nicer lamp that was more like I was looking for. This was my first time buying any decor/furniture online and now I'm weary to try again. I haven't looked into the return policy yet, but I can't imagine this thing will be easy or cheap to ship back.