I bought this fan a a gift to myself, I have not been disappointed. Love this fan, love the retro look. But it is not just the "looks", it is also the material it is made of...it pushes the air across the room and cools it. The quality is excellent! I currently have 5 Vornado fans and during the summer they are running all day, from high to low. They are all different models and they are worth every penny. I really wish the Alchemy fans had metal blades, if it did I would have added that to my collection. Thank you for making such a great product.