Very please with this purchase.  Needed to "fluff" out the branches a bit as they had become compacted during shipment.  Once that was done, the wreath is very full and life-like.  I have not put batteries in to check the lights but the battery case is easily accessible.  There appear to be a generous amount of lights strung throughout the wreath.  Am looking forward to including this great looking wreath with my other holiday decorations.