I cannot believe that Wayfair would sell anyone an umbrella without a base to put the umbrella up. When I finally received the shipment there was no base to be able to put the umbrella up and I was shocked. Secondly there was nothing that said that once you buy this that you might need the base. Thirdly the pole is so thick that it’s very difficult to find a base for the pole provided. This is such a joke and I’m surprised that Wayfair would allow this to happen. PLEASE beware! They will send you ONLY an umbrella but you can’t stand it up!