High quality globe for the price.
352309
I was nervous on this purchase due to all of the reviews complaining about quality control issues, but after receiving my globe I think those rating this one star might be coming off a little harsh.

There is an art to making a globe, especially a perfect one, and frankly its not something you're going to be able to get for $60. It takes hours of manpower and skill to turn a dozen small two dimensional maps into a single cohesive three-dimensional globe.

This globe isn't perfect. The longitudinal lines are off by a few millemeters, the equator isn't exactly lined up with the meridian (but its close), and the base is pretty light and would be better if weighted. However, despite all of these problems this globe is more than adequate for its purpose and price range and the textured relief is a nice additional feature. If you're willing to look passed a few minor issues, this is a really well made globe. If you're expecting perfection, look somewhere else, but expect to pay closer to the $300 to $500 range.
1124127
Pretty much as advertised - a nice, decent globe in a good size.  The base is lightweight plastic, but still holds the globe just fine.  My only mild complaint is that the globe itself is not quite centered, weight-wise; it tends to "swing" into a upside-down position if you don't balance it perfectly at the top.  Not a big deal, but a minor annoyance just the same.  Still, can't go wrong at this price!
4808509
This is one of the nicest compasses I have used. It combines the lensatic and map compass in one. Having the mirror makes it easy to read the heading of the landmark you are viewing. Compass is adjustable to remove deviation when checked against a current print map. There is no liquid to form annoying bubbles that interfere with the pointer, or freeze in the winter cold. The pointer swings on a precision bearing, and "nulls" quick. Bezel and pointer glows in the dark. Not as nice at the tritium, but hay, not every one has the cash to pay over $100 for a compass. This particular brand was also recommended by a top notch survival school, and if they are promoting it, it has to be a good quality product.
1343568
This globe looks as good as advertised, which is not always the case. I prefer the lighter look of this coloring scheme. It is an attractive globe. The packaging could have been more substantial; the upper pin on the arm was out of the socket when it arrived.  Some globes are advertised with a "die cast" meridian arm and it turns out to be plastic. I didn't know you could "die cast" plastic. If the ad doesn't say "metal" it probably isn't.  However, this one really does have a metal arm. The base appears to be real wood.  The quality of this product seems good considering the price. Some of the longitude lines don't quite run true, but these discrepancies are mostly in the oceans.  I was ready to pay $150 - $200 for better quality, but there is very little out there in that price range. The scale given on this globe is incorrect.  It says 1 inch = 947 miles.  The globe is 12 inches in diameter; the earth is 7926 miles in diameter.  That works out to be 1 inch = 660 miles, not 947.  Overall I am quite satisfied with this globe for the price.  Judging from all the complaints about the quality of Replogle globes, I would recommend looking at Waypoint Geographic's products.
1900643
This is a nice, sturdy globe.  The print is clear and boundaries are well-defined.  I purchased it as a Lightning Deal and it is a good value for what I paid.  I am a homeschool mom and it will fit our needs perfectly.
145369
I bought this globe for my daughter, 12 years old, in the 7th grade, as a learning tool; and to help with homework.  I am also interested in refreshing my knowledge of geography.  I also like the glow in the dark feature showing the star constellations.  Worked just fine -- I wondered about the negative reviews I read about this feature.  The only negative thing I would say is, that the globe comes off the base quite easily, in that when you lift to carry to another room one must be careful and hold straight up, so that the globe does not fall off the base onto the floor.
1918434
I just recieved this globe. It was easy to put together. For $24 it's sturdy. Lines up correctly. Nice color. Readable. Everything appears to in the right place. I wish I had opted for a topographic one( they had them at Costco)  but it will work for my kids.
3954890
I have now bought three of these globes; one for home, one for office and one as a present. It is a perfect office decoration; it is fascinating to look at the globe rotating in midair.and it gets of course a lot of attention and comments at work. I like its simplicity without any lights on it or anything else that reveals that it is electric (except the cord on the back). The levitation height is not large, around 14 mm, but the round shape of the globe makes it appear larger. For best effect it should be placed in eye height on a book shelf together with one or two other books. Some comments:

1. It is indeed tricky to set it up; so tricky that I first thought that the unit was defective. Here are some instructions and tips. First check that you connected the power supply properly in both the unit and wall outlet. Hold the globe loosely with both your hands below it and lower it slowly to the exact central spot on the book. If you miss it you will pass below the levitation point and you need to try again lowering it from above. If you don't succeed within a minute, the book will begin to get warm due to the large current in the electromagnetic coils. This can damage the unit. Hence when it begin gets lukewarm after a minute of unsuccessful trials, let it cool down and give it a new try after a few minutes. On the other hand, if the book doesn't get lukewarm after a minute of unsuccessful trials, it is an indication that the power supply is broken.

2. This is not a toy but a decoration! Hence, when you get it to levitate, give it some rotation, let it be and just enjoy looking at it. Despite it is trycky to set-up, it is surprisingly stable after levitation and you can touch and spin the globe gently or move the entire unit by sliding the book on the surface slowly. It draws little power if not touched and stays cool, the hottest spot is only about 5 degrees hotter than surrounding. Hence, I expect it to be quite reliable if not played with. I have had one of the globes rotating non-stop for months now. I think the most likely part to fail is the power supply and in that case you can simply buy a 12 V 2A supply, e.g. an WW122 adaptor. At power outage, the globe will just fall the 14 mm and magnetically stick to the book. There is hence no risk that that the globe will fall on the floor and break unless you accidentally hit it rather hard. The overall quality of the globe looks and feels good.

3. There were two different type of power supplies delivered with my three globes. I live in Europe and I got in one case a European supply and in the other cases a US supply with US/Euro plug converter. The cord of the power supplies I got were much too short to place it in eye height. Hence, if you want to have the globe on a book shelf, you need to use an extension cord and either leave power supply hanging or fix it to the book shelf in some way.

All in all I am extremely satisfied with this globe. With proper advertisement and a tool to facilitate the set-up, this would be a top seller and a perfect gift.
4542290
These are very nice. I like the globe shape. It makes them more universal for many occasions. They are also very bright.
1365423
These gazing globes are amazing. The photos can't do them justice. They are incredibly reflective and colorful. Unless you touch them, it's difficult to tell that they are metal and not glass. This one is rainbow colored, sort of like an oil slick.  I ordered four different sizes and colors for a gift and this one was the collective favorite.
555377
Ok, so the globe isn't a universal globe, it is specific to that fixture.  Which is fine, but I wasn't a huge fan of the fixture it was on.  So we had to drill the hole bigger to make it standard.  On the bright side everything is fairly well made and great for the price.
3219603
My son wanted a globe that he could pick up and look at, just like the ones he had in his first grade classroom.  I priced the exact kind as in the classroom and they were over $300--way out of our price range.  This globe fits the bill nicely.  It's on the small side, but the print is still easy to read, the countries are up-to-date, and it fits nicely on our computer desk.
3244288
Beautiful, well made light globes are sturdy and the frosted glass is nice. The chain is very sturdy, not flimsy
1410314
Product arrived quickly, the shade is great quality and the base of the lamp is solid yet sleek.  The pole was larger than I expected, which was a nice surprise.  I think it looks even nicer than expected.  Great quality and appearance for an excellent price.
3025929
Love the colors on this globe, but I wish the base were metal, rather than plastic.  My grandson exclaimed when opening his Chrismas gift, "I've wanted a globe my ENTIRE life!" (he's 7 years old).  Since all the countries are where they should be and because my grandson so enthusiastically approved, my overall opinion of it is a "thumbs up".
1396406
This multi-color gazing globe met every expectation and then some!  It is of high quality, with vibrant colors and looks perfect in my garden--it fit my globe holder without any issue.  I hope to enjoy it for years to come!
980084
Small flaws from being handmade, but nothing major. The globe looks good and the movement feels smooth. Looks good on my wife's desk.