Lamp arrived yesterday, 1 day earlier than expected (thank you Great Offer Stock and UPS). Very well packaged and very easy to assemble - each of the parts and "tubes" is precision threaded so you simply screw them in to each other- no tools required. The lamp and shade are of top quality, heavy duty, and very attractive. Lamp even came with 2 13 w fluorescent bulbs. A great floor lamp at a very fair price.