I have 12 pieces of these lamps ordered and received decent packed within 2 days. All lights are functional. All rods have a precisely fitting thread and are not bent after the first screwing together. The lights are powered by two batteries. The batteries were all lights already fully charged when delivered, so that the lamps were doing from day one their service. I hope that the lamp hanger plastic sometimes a slightly stronger wind withstand without breaking the same. Should this happen again, the lamp can be alternatively fastened also with a likewise supplied rod made of plastic. Also worth noting, I find that accompanies a reasonable operating instructions in German. The lamps emit for several hours from a very nice warm light, which does not of course sufficient to z. B. to illuminate a walkway. It is a purely decorative items, I would buy again at any time.