This tree is gorgeous!  It does take some patience to open up all of the branches once it’s set up, but at least that will only happen the first time it’s set up!  Also, the snow and glitter on the tree drops onto the floor when you take the tree out of the box, set it up, and while opening up the branches. I read that this happens from another reviewer, so I had a plan - I ended up putting several trash bags underneath the tree, which worked out very well to eliminate the glitter and snow from getting everywhere.  The tree was very simple to put together. It comes in three pieces that fall right into the base, and then all you have to do is plug in each section in the middle of the tree to get the lights to work. I definitely recommend this tree!