Researched in many stores and all over the internet before we purchased the lantern. Quality of latern is very high and 'seeded' glass gives it a worn in look right out of the box. Weld points, thickness of metal and overall alignment and symmetry of construction is first class. While not Lighting Universe's fault, we did have to wait about a month for this to ship from the manufacturer. Lighting Universe's expected ship date was 'exactly correct' and we received it double packed in a large box in perfect shape. Lighting Universe continually communicated via email as to the status of the order which made the wait somewhat easier. Overall, well worth the wait and now sits on top of my Walpole Woodworkers azeck lamp post waiting for my custom sign to arrive for our Bed & Breakfast!