It was time to replace the beautiful Douglas Fir we had been using for over 10 year. It was still beautiful but the lights were going. When I saw this tree for this price, I was skeptical but it is just as beautiful as promised and equally as pretty as our previous tree. It is a bit more narrow which actually gives it an even better shape for the space. It is gorgeous and full and accommodates hundreds of ornaments. AND the best part is the assembly. Could not have been easier.