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

I like this globe sitting on my desk. It looks very nice, especially when illuminated. The quality seems to be very good. Unfortunately, mine has a small cut on the surface, so you can see the white plastic beneath the cover. I did not contact the customer service since I noticed the cut after having a globe for a month(I did not check it carefully upon receiving)."..."  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

We got this for our 9 year old, she has been wanting a globe for a really long time. We thought this one would be best, because it has other little bits of info about the locations on the globe, such as animals, plus the words are not all crammed together or super small. The fact that it lights up is a bonus. She loves the globe and was super happy when she received it!"..."  Read more