I like the style of my new podium. However, it is a little unstable and I'm not sure the means in which it is held together will withstand the use. Tightening the screws is really just not enough and will weaken over a period of time. We've had to tighten them now three different times. They seem to lessen from just moving the podium around. I make sure no one grabs the podium from the top but on the stem/center pole alone. Already, with hands on either side of the top platform it rocks a little. I have to watch how I place my hands as I speak. I do like the style, that is why I chose it. but for the cost, I'm not sure I would order the same one again. Thank you for understanding. O, and I thought I asked, ordered, the black powder coated model. I received the black but it came with the stainless center pole and it glares overall. It casts a glare on our back wall from the theatrical lights we use.