I am very pleased with the purchase of this Christmas tree.  We have always had live trees that we would go into the woods and make a day to pick out as a family, have a campfire, roast hotdogs and marshmallows, maybe some sledding. Life changes and we live in a smaller house in the desert.  We are very pleased with the purchase of this tree. It is sturdy, and symmetric. It doesn't feel like I am looking like a fake tree. Just need to get the ornaments that make it smell like a real tree.  For the price, I say this is a win!