Well packaged, good quality.  Like so many other drum shades, the inside of the shade is plastic.  It won't be obvious at 9'.  The top wires that go from the centre pole to the outer shade are the same finish as the rest of the metal (not white plastic coated wire).  The metal part of the chandelier is a nice shade-not too shiny or too brassy.  The shade is white fabric similar to linen so I think it will brighten the room quite well but I haven't hung it yet.