I was very happy with this umbrella for the price. It covers a large area, looks good, and cost a lot less than similar ones I've found in local stores. Be aware that this type of umbrella needs to be weighted at the bottom to keep it from tipping over. But you don't have to buy expensive weights. A couple of bags of sand from a home improvement store will work, and there are zippered fabric bags you can buy that will protect the sandbags and make them look nicer. Ours has not tipped over once, and we've accidentally left it up a few times when it was windy.