The stand came out of the first box and in the shipping box with broken parts. We couldn't find the alligator clip. I reported this to the seller and he was quick to respond with options. Then I found a clip under the tab in the outer box. Plug it in and it fits my project of connecting two harnesses. In my opinion the stand is good for a home project. The flashlight also requires 3 AAA batteries to stabilize the base. The seller got an extra star for a quick response.