I am writing this review just about a year after I purchased this umbrella. IT’S AWESOME. 
I knew upfront, that I probably wouldn’t take the best care of it.  And sure enough, I left it out all winter.   Well, I just opened it up today for the first time expecting the worst.  Some rust, some rips, a jam of some sorts?  Nope, it’s like brand new.  Seriously, I can’t believe it.  Check out the pics.    I’m in the northeast where the bad weather drags, so it’s been through a lot.
Buy it for sure