I have purchased a couple of articles; most recently, the stand alone Candy Cane Candles. I am looking forward to using them at Christmas, if not on my tree, then along with the Poinsettia Light Up string of mini lights. I can't remember ever having problems with my purchases from The Next Deal Shop. Most of the merchandise is quite unique - at least I've never run across this merchandise on any other web site, or in another store.