We received the tree less than 3 days after ordering it (and we ordered it on a Saturday) and paid standard shipping. It was easy to put together but took awhile to fluff it all out. The stand is EXTREMELY sturdy and the tree has not fallen down even though our cat continues to climb to the top of it when we're not paying attention. It looks very realistic, so much so that our son asked if it was a real tree or not. Very satisfied with our purchase. Well worth the price for the quality that you get.

Pros: easy assembly, life like, sturdy