I bought 4 of these for my two bedrooms.  I wanted clear lamps as my bedrooms are on the small side so wanted items that gave an open, airy feeling.  They came packaged very securely and arrived on time.  None of them were broken.  The lamp shades are the perfect size and add to that open, airy feeling I am going for.  Easy to put together, of course had to bend them a bit to get the lamp shade on straight but I think that is pare for the course.  These are not fillable bases, although I kind of wish they were.  But not something that I would return.  Overall very pleased with the lamps.