I  think that the frame is worth every penny! And that the hammock is a bonus! It wasn't hard to put together,  I actually did it by myself, i recommend 2 people though. 
I can see the white hammock getting dirty, but the frame is beautiful. And the price was unbeatable! It holds 2 people just fine,  and it's big...probably wouldn't recommend for a small area, it made the area by our pool look like a tropical retreat!