This item is a good value. I have a tip for other users with issues. I read in other reviews that people had issues with only some of the sockets working. I had a similar issue only 2 of the 4 functioned.

After finding that some bulbs worked in some sockets and not in others, I took a screwdriver and bent the main center contact in the socket upward a bit so that it would contact the bulb base sooner. After that, all the bulbs worked. If you have this problem, try this solution.

Other than that issue, the item comes with no instructions and no bulbs. I had to find a youtube video to explain the assembly. The stand and bulb fixture are pretty well built. The diffuser is built like a camping tent and the quality is moderate. One of the corner pouches was not sewn on both sides. All told, the unit is worth the trouble and works well if you have some minor repair skills to make it fully function.

the bulb holder actually seems well built. no complaints for the stand for this price range.

The softbox itself is the biggest hunk of junk I've seen. I don't expect much at this price range, but there is zero. Zero way to attach it securely to the lights.

Don't buy not worth your headache.

I made this purchase to increase the lighting for live streaming. The first one that I received had two of the four lights working. I requested an RMA which was very quick and easy with Monoprice. The second one I received had just one light working. I personally will not be buying Mountdog products in the future.