This is my first time purchasing a lamp over the internet, have always previously bought after shopping store to store.  This was easy, much less work, much less time, and the lamp is perfect for my livingroom.  I wanted a lamp that would be traditional and add some color and texture to my space.  This fits the bill and looks great.  It is a high quality product and I'm expecting to enjoy it for years to come.  Shipping was as described and the lamp and shade arrived in perfect condition!