100% worth the money. Took 20 min to assemble with 2 people & 15 of those 20min were attaching the velcro straps for the curtains. So far it has been through several thunderstorms with some high winds & no issues- didn't leak any water & hasn't moved at all. I did add a few more stakes in the legs but that was all for extra reinenforcment. I dont think any one should plan on leaving it up if your going to receive a significant amount of snow but with how quickly it can be set up & tore down, I dont see why that would be a real issue.Only thing I'm not a fan of is the lack of mesh around the top vent. Mosquitos are really bad in my area & they can find their way in up there no problem. I'm sure I can outfit it with a strip of bug netting somehow & solve that problem but still annoying that modifications are even necessary.