I was excited as I unpacked the umbrella. It came quickly. And then I was shocked to find that it lacked any form of a tie down attached for when you let the umbrella down. That is so necessary if the wind gets up which it often does. I am having to use a short bungee cord. Not attractive! I think it might be first one I ever purchased that did not have one. And for the price (I normally have paid less) I expected one. I didn't even think there was on option of making one without it. A bit disappointed.