We have always been a fresh cut tree for Christmas family; however, we decided to go the way of artificial and have been looking for a tree that would both fit our older (low ceilings) home and appear as close to "real" as possible.  This Fraser Fir is a perfect fit!  It is beautiful, sets up simply, and (with fluffing) provides that "real tree" look for which we were searching.  We would buy again!