I love this tree. It is not near as full as the stock photo however, once you have fluffed it and decorated it, it looks pretty amazing. It looks more full when the lights are off once lit you can sorta see the gaps a little easier but it doesnt bother me all that much. Also, I find taking a twig and wrapping it around each metal branch helps to make it not seem so empty inside and covers the metal poles. Its pretty great for the price.