Globes

I searched the internet and some local stores before settling upon the Replogle Carlyle globe. I found that Replogle and Cram seemed to have the most variety and availability. I was able to find 2 different Cram models locally but I felt they looked cheap and "toyish" so I opted to order the Replogle and am glad that I did. The globe came well packed and only required mounting the globe to the base. (I saw 2 reviews on the internet that implied the two halves of the globe had to be assembled but that is not the case.) I picked this particular model because of the coloration and the amount of detail. I found the antique colors of this globe to be more to my taste than those of any other globe on the market and I am well satisfied with my choice. But, more importantly, this globe has an ambundance of named locations and major ocean currents which is meaningful to me as an arm-chair circumnavigator. I was not looking for a lighted model but couldn't find a standard model with the same coloration. The light is sturdily incorporated into the globe unlike the lighted Cram model I was able to find locally. It should be noted that the lighting does not reveal any other map details like some lighted models do. I was also neutral concerning the "raised" effect but, now that I have it, I find it does create a quality improvement over the smooth surface models that look to me more "toy like." The only drawbacks to this model are a matter of size and not quality. Print has to be small to cram all the locations listed on a 12" globe. I keep a magnifying glass nearby. Also, the subtle colors tend to blend nicely together creating an appealing (to me) look but a look that makes it a little harder to distinguish political boundaries than bright colors do. The Replogle globes seem to cost a little more than their Cram counterparts but I feel the cost is justified in the quality and looks. So if you are buying for a globe that will be on display go with the Replogle. If you are buying for a student who will toss it in the corner with his other expendibles, go with a cheaper unit.[...]found this to be a very satisfying buying experience."..."  Read more

We're happy with our globe. The wrought iron stand is nice, and the globe spins smoothly inside it. The globe seems to be of good quality with up-to-date territory lines... there are a few minor details that add to the antique look of the globe -- the design of the legend and pictures of a few small historic ships on the waters (the pictures are discreet, though -- not noticeable at first glance). I don't have anything negative to say, except that I couldn't find the model number of the globe on the box, which I was supposed to write on the warranty so that if we want to update the globe in a few years, we'd know which one we started with."..."  Read more

Had an old antique globe from the 40's that got broken during a move. Saw the Northwoods World Globe while googling for a replacement and ordered it because of price and appearance. Just love it, looks like it cost double what we paid[...]. Thanks Wayfair."..."  Read more

It is a beautiful globe and a nice addition to our home office. I love the raised areas on the globe. It is very nice and a quality piece of furniture. It was very easy to put together."