We bought this tree based on online recommendations. We wanted something under $100 that looked great.  It is up and decorated and does look great.  The stand had one stabilizing bar that was unwelded but I used the website online chat for customer service, attached a photo of the problem and them sent us a new stand free of charge - great customer service.  Our one 'complaint' is that the branches don't have greenery that extends all the way back to the 'trunk' on the lower half but once it was decorated you couldn't see the center pole.  Very happy for the price!