But once you figure it out, it is worth it. It is very cool to watch top spin in the air. I recommend this for people with patience and/or perseverance. It may take a long time to get it the first time. I found it much easier to spin the top on the levitation platform away from the base. Then quickly lift the base over the magnetic field and lower it into the middle of the base. if the top is too heavy it will stay on the platform all the way down. Once it is light enough then it will fly off in the direction that is too low on the base. Once it is leveled, the fun begins! Following their directions I didn't figure out that it had too much weight. Too much weight is a big problem. The levelers on this are 10 times easier than the cheaper product that uses wedges to level it. Buy this one.