So far we are satisfied with this umbrella. It arrived on time, in good condition. The color is a perfect match to our dining chair cushions. We chose this style because we tend to get fairly strong winds and have had trouble with our umbrellas “catching the wind” and becoming unsafe in open position. We felt the tiered aspect would help keep the umbrella in place by allowing air to exit as it blows up underneath and so far it is working out well. We purchased the extended warranty as added protection. Hopefully this will last for some time. Only four stars because it’s too soon to judge durability and because the crank doesn’t feel very sturdy.