This tree is WORTH IT. We got the 9ft,  and do have to warn you, it does take a while 1st time fluffing. For every 3ft of tree, that equates to 1 bottle of wine dranken (can I say that?) Once fluffed this tree is. A. Show. Stopper. The flocked ends are beautiful but not overdone and the pinecones are a nice touch. 10 stars out of 5.