Was initially impressed with the size and quality in the box but instructions lacked some important information as far as opening and closing the umbrella resulting in cracking of a plastic price covering the lowering mechanism. Although this doesn’t effect the operation as far as I can see at this time I’m concerned for later. I see no way of replacing the piece and not worth returning. Would have been better if all pieces were metal but most of it is. It’s the plastic pieces and the cord that opens the umbrella is of concern. Should have been a metal cable but I guess you get what you pay for.