I was disappointed in the fact that one strand of lights on the bottom section did not work. I replaced the fuses multiple times, and it still was out. I had to purchase another strand of lights so that it did not look "off". Spreading the branches out, the tree was thin for the retail price. I needed to fill it with fluffy garland as well as add lights. The "connecting lights" did not connect at all, but rather had one long cord that had to be plugged in separately from each of the three sections. I am used to them plugging in near the base of each piece. This did not do that. If you buy this tree, make sure you have "filler" so you don't see the cords. I made my tree look great... I guess you get what you pay for, I got this tree for around 90 dollars on sale