I love the lamp itself and it goes perfectly in the guest room. To save some money, I bought one that had been returned by someone else. The description said it had been checked over and was in good shape. When it arrived, the shade had ruptures in it in several spots. A real disappointment since I only save a small amount by purchasing the lamp in this manner. Since I can turn the shade so the ruptures face the wall, I won't bother with the hassle of the return process, but I have learned my lesson.