I absolutely love this tree! The lights are gorgeous, but I have wanted a tree that looks and feels real with branches (including tips) that I could mold any way my heart desires… That is THIS tree! The only con is that I have spent around 12 hours shaping every single branch and tip. If the tree looks imperfect, it is totally my fault because it can truly be molded to look almost any way you want it to look. We spent more than double on our last Christmas tree, and it could never compare to how lifelike and beautiful this one is.