The umbrella looked very nice and seemed like I got a good deal.  I bought this umbrella the end of May.  It rained most of June and we rarely used our back yard, and we were gone to Disneyworld and California for the month of July.  We used the umbrella a few times while family was over etc and Labor Day weekend the umbrella snapped while opening it.  Very disappointed.  Buyer beware.  I will be asking for a refund and I'm hoping they do the right thing.