I needed a new patio umbrella and this one did not disappoint. Nice size and sturdy once assembled. It included the base! I received with no rips or dings. Took me a minute to figure out the assembly- just diagram. There is an open plug part that is inside the base pole that connects to the umbrella pole that you may think it doesn’t fit together but just pop the plug out and pop out the inner plug of the plug and then the umbrella pole will fit nicely. Confusing I know reading this but if you purchase you will know exactly what I’m describing. Overall I am very pleased.