Had researched fake trees for a couple of years before finally biting the bullet. Once I decided I wanted a flocked tree this year, I knew it was time to buy an artificial tree. I knew that for it to look good, a 9’ tree should have at least 2,000 tips. This one has just slightly over that. And that a tree should have about 100 lights Per foot. Check mark on that as well for this tree. We got it and set up was so easy. Some reviews talked about excessive shedding of the flocking, but we didn’t experience that at all. Fluffing took about 45 minutes with a couple of us working on it. It’s decorated now and I couldn’t be happier!!!!!! I can’t believe I got a fake tree that looks this good for such a great price.