The pros:  1. This tree is super cute-it's really silver in color and it can add a lot of whimsical charm to your space. 2. it takes very little storage-I was surprised at how small its box was, which is perfect for me because I don't have much space to store things. 3. the pedestal is sturdy enough that it holds it in place even with all the ornaments on it. 4. The fact that it comes lit is a plus and all the bulbs came working. The cons: It took me a considerable amount of time to fluffy it out of the box and it does shade a little bit, also if you are looking to use heavy vintage glass balls the branches will not be able to hold them-I used homemade paper ornaments and small plastic balls. All things considered, I highly recommend it!