all bulbs in good condition when delivered: box inside a box very secure padding, I wore gloves during the process so not to get "oil" on the bulbs, Bulbs light up quickly, have only had them on for 10 minutes during a session so far b/c they are so new, I easily tan and just the 10 min have me reddish ; there is some "popping" from heat expansion so maybe season the bulbs for a month or so before maxxing them out
Love these bulbs.We have paid a lot more for others and hated them.These tanning bulbs actually tan you with a bronze look.We don't use lotion any more.