I guess I was anticipating the mechanics of the shade to be a little nicer. The chain lifting and lowering is a bit cumbersome but it does work, and I can see that the more you use it the more at risk of breakage. The shade itself is pretty. The size worked out and does it’s purpose. Would I recommend it  If price is an issue I would recommend. If price is not an issue, then I would look for something else, perhaps an automated one.