For this price, you can't beat this umbrella.  It was really simple to put together, but I can't stress enough that you need to weigh down the base!  Initially, I thought I was going to be able to use my current base, however, the pole for the umbrella is bigger than the average umbrella pole, so it didn't fit.  Now, I'm trying to figure out how to weigh it down so that it doesn't tip over in the wind!  Other than that, it's a great umbrella, perfect size for my patio!