The flocking is messy, I plan to hair spray it before putting it back in the box so hopefully it doesn't go everywhere. Other than that, I love my new Christmas tree, setup was easy, it's tall enough for 5'-3" me to be able to reach the top without needing a step ladder, and it suits my condo in regards to size and roundness. I haven't been able to decorate it as I'm in the middle of moving, but I'm excited to be able to next year!