Bought after Xmas last year. Opened box in November to get set up. Very difficult to insert “2” piece into “3” piece because of the folded up branches. Couldn’t find the tube opening. “1” piece easier to insert into “2”. Couldn’t get bottom branches to come down- metal bars didn’t move & then to top it off only very bottom lights came on.  I searched & plugged in every strand I could find on tree but nothing changed. Had to add lights- instead of a 71/2 tree - it is about 5’ of tree .  Wish I’d kept my old tree much prettier & easier to put together but 20 years old.  Disappointed- will try to see if I can put it together after I remove this year’s ornaments & take it down. If still not working looks like it is a waste of $ & will be trashed!!!!