Originally Posted by sewnsewsue

I have several Ott lights but will not be purchasing more. I have spent hundreds of dollars on their floor lamps alone. I love the lamps but to be honest, the hardware is chintzy and you can't get replacement bulbs from Joanne's or Ott. Hard to believe but true. I also purchased a folding task lamp which flickered so badly at startup that I gave it away( I kept returning them as I originally thought it was defective.it made me feel really sick. The last lamp is own is floor task lamp. It has the big box type plug. The plug keeps sliding in to the plastic box so I can't use it. So, I have spent about $500 on lamps that I can't get bulbs for or don't work right. If you look in Joann's or Lowes you can buy a 25 watt screw Ott bulb for $7-8. I would and will purchase those bulbs to use in other lamps that do not use the proprietary bulbs which are unavailable. I think the bulbs are awesome.