We are very happy with our new tree. It is exactly what we have been looking for. Our old tree is about 18 years old and it still looked nice but we weren't certain how long we could assemble it d/t corroding at end of branches. We have been looking for 2 years and could not find anything like our old tree in our area. The tree branches looked like plastic and the price ranged $600 to $800. This tree looks like a live tree along with being full. We love that it is prelit. I am a retired nurse and one of my previous co-workers came over to visit. She loved the tree. She is thinking about ordering one.  We are very satisfied so far with our tree. Thank you.