but the metal is pliable so easily fixed. Disappointed
340101
Looks cheaper than I thought it would. Came damaged, bent, but the metal is pliable so easily fixed. Disappointed, but I'll keep it because I like the picture in it. As far as spinners go, I'll stick with the panel balloons.
1778187
Metal popped through one of the legs early on.  It isn't as easy to balance on the legs as it looks.
4794785
Was slightly defective, part of the outside of the leg was sewed with the inner side, but it was easily fixed.
646600
there are seams in the plastic that come apart pretty easily.
3038171
I'm keeping this because it's really cute.  Unfortunately the "metal" is so thin and bends so easily that upon removing the item from the packing styrofoam and straightening the left front "foot" I almost broke the foot right off.  Would not purchase again and don't recommend.
1016761
the metal wire is not quite as long as they used to be across the wood pin.  It causes the pins to flip apart more easily.
1415933
When first assembling this item, I attempted to attach the body to the pole via the middle hole and upon screwing it in to tighten it, the plastic crumbled and I am no longer able to use the middle hole. I was able to use the side hole although it is less stable that way. A bit disappointing.

Update: i contacted the seller stating the issue and a new body was sent out the same day for no additional charge!
3147813
It was easy to replace but the inner workings are plastic and a piece cracked when inserting it. The hold handle had an all metal interior.
86949
Splices aren't seized/whipped and want to come undone.  Fixable with a simple knot, but not "ready-to-go" out of the box.
444957
Caution / Note: Not threaded for screws, but easy to screw into due to soft metal.
1727166
It's doing the work but for some reason I thought it would be made of metal not plastic!
2912438
Two stars only to get attention of my fan flaws. The metal of the screw fitting that connects the post to the base was too thin and cracked. The threading of the post was marred. Was a worker in China having a bad day? I had a choice. Lug the heavy large parcel to the post office and send it off for an exchange or fix the problem myself. I used a short piece of 1 inch piping along with JB Weld to fix the flaw. It was an easy fix. But, for the price of the fan, the quality of metal used for the post screw fitting should have been much better. I do enjoy the fan and it fits in my room decor perfectly. Be prepared for a small project in case this problem is repeated.
2555185
Very attractive and worth the price, but the metal is so soft that it too easily bent when I put an earring back on it.
1847944
Had to install the hour, minute, and second hands myself and the you have to be delicate because the metal is very fragile.
4223323
The magnetic base is sturdy, and the chrome rods are plenty sturdy.  Initial use was fine, and the base & rods held without deflection.  After loosening and tightening the plastic knobs a couple times to reposition, the nut in the plastic knob stripped, and damaged the threads in the process.  The product is now unusable.

All that would have been necessary to make this a nice quality unit would have been for a better grade of steel for the threads and a higher quality nut molded into the plastic handle.
1811029
Unfortunately like most things you buy in America nowadays this product is made of very thin metal with slight imperfections. Mine was purchased as a gift from my step-mother and I opened it immediately and found divots, a small hole in one of the metal tabs of the main part, and imperfect weld joints, etc all over the main metal component. The pusher/stompers are plastic, as in like a kiddie t-ball bat plastic, not hard solid plastic. It's just sad for something that cost over $50 to be made so cheaply :(

I immediately called the Victorio customer service # and got an American (I'm married into a foreign family so it's not a huge deal, but it makes things a lot easier), she at first told me that I would need to contact Amazon and then asked some more questions. She asked me to email a picture of the 'hole' and my info. She was very nice. That was just this morning, so I'll give her a day and then call back to ask what's going on.

I have NOT used it, I expect it to work wonderfully b/c of online reviews that are extremely positive 90% of the time. I just wish things were made 'with pride' the old fashioned way these days. I wanted to use it immediately but I guess I'll have to wait until this problem is resolved.
EDIT:
Company customer service sent a new one after seeing the pictures. After using it for a couple of seasons, and honestly dreading the amount of work involved, I traded it in for a refurbished Vitamix blender and just roast then blend for sauces. No waste, easy, small mess.
1134381
These were great until the hinge broke and we discovered that the hinge was not metal but a metal-plastic composite. For this price, I'd have expected better.