The candles themselves are fine. The colors I liked. When I but the "flickering" of the candles had then set, I was appalled! It was like in the disco, of real candles flicker was "blinking" far away. I have sent the item back (NOTE: In the Conditions of Use is that the return must be paid by the customer is not free of charge, but has with the company 2, - Euro the return fee of 4.50 euros paid)!