This is my first artificial tree. The main reason I chose this one is because it fit the narrow space I had in mind for it. It arrived quickly and was packaged well. The assembly was quick/easy and all the lights worked right away. This tree looks very/very realistic and I ended up liking it so much that I left it in place for the entire month of January. I plan on setting it up December 1st next year and leaving it up much longer than I could ever do with a fresh tree.