Product is as described and so far so good, no problems with install; pins are sturdy. Bulbs seem to be of a better quality than what is offered at the local hardware big box stores. Huge bang for your buck, good value, bulbs have not blown out and will probably last longer than the expensive bulbs that were previously purchased at local hardware store. Will definitely purchase this again in the future when needed. September 2014-Ok had to update my review, Bulb completely blew out and shattered particles everywhere, will not buy this product again and will be discarding the remainder of the unused bulbs for safety reasons  (NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES). This bulb was used in a bathroom light fixture, will be going back to buying the box store brand, since past experience has shown that it is safer to use because it did not explode when it burnt out. Furthermore after reading various materials on exploding bulbs, we are planning to entirely replace the current bathroom fixture that utilize the halogen bulb with one that does not. On a positive note, we were very grateful that no one was physically seriously injured because had they had been standing directly at the vanity at the time the bulb exploded, it probably would have been a totally different story!