Well I'm a bit disappointed.  The actual 'string' is the same string you would find buying at xmas time.  Now having said that.... the bulbs are different... they are I guess what makes it... and possibly makes it so expensive.  My item arrived with four broken bulbs... and 2 others that don't work.... so...  now I need to find the same expensive ? bulbs somewhere else to replace them.... and they are not even up yet.  Not sure i would suggest this item.. unless you have time and more $$ to deal with what you get on delivery day.