Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Globe was purchased from Stores123, arrived six days later well packaged and undamaged. The globe is attractive and the map surface appears to be some sort of matt vinyl rather than paper as is found on most globes. The only seam on the entire globe is at the equator. I don't know how this was accomplished but it should add greatly to it's durability with no seams to come unglued and lift. On my sample longitudinal lines are perfectly matched at both hemispheres with attractive straight taping at the equator. To my eye, the map surface could do with a bit more contrast between colors as well as a bit more informational detail, but at this price point I'm happy with it. My only complaint with the globe was that when placed on the shelf the globe would pivot on the yoke from pole to pole and would not remain upright. I corrected this by removing the two Torx bit machine screws that secure the globe to the yoke and after removing the two tiny spring steel lock washers, I slipped the lock washers over the screws themselves and reattached them. It worked perfectly, providing enough friction to hold the globe in any position I desire to swing it. Aside from that single flaw, the stand is very nice, and made of polished chrome steel with substantial weight and rigidity. Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase, although I do intend to supplement the globe with the purchase of a good atlas to provide greater detail when needed.