I had purchased from some high-end stores, and some box stores (spending about the same), but never really liked the trees so I returned them.  When I got this, I was hoping this would finally be THE ONE, and it is.  

This comes in 3 pieces.  Part A - Bottom, Part B- Middle, Part C - Top. The electrical wire does NOT go through the middle, but it's easy to connect the cords that are hidden w/i the branches of the tree.  There are instructions for fluffing the tree (which you don't need), but they are there.  

The tree lights up beautifully.  (one of my complaints from other trees was that the lights were dim).  

You will not go wrong getting this.  Enjoy & Merry Christmas.