I went through 2 look alike floor lamps. The hardware was good and I could get replacement bulbs at a store that specialized in light bulbs, but the ballast would go out. After much searching, I found an Ott at Office Depot - floor model and it was less than $60. That was a couple of years ago. I keep it over my sewing machine but will swivel it around so I have light on a little press and cut.