I was about to give this 2-stars...but since I only paid $40-some bucks (delivered) for the thing...it's a decent value.

Positives:
1) It's cheap (inexpensive)
2) It looks pretty good from a distance
3) It goes up & down with ease

Negatives:
1) The quality isn't great. The pole was somewhat bent, the material looks kind of cheap (though it will probably hold up well in the sun), poor stitching, ugly cord
2) The painted brown pole with cheap paint scratches very easily
3) The brass connection is too gaudy for my taste

If you're looking for a good value for an umbrella to replace every year...this is a good buy. If you're looking for a high-quality shade to be a focal point of your patio setting...pay more for a better umbrella. Again...you get what you pay for...can't expect more for a $30-40 product.

The umbrella arrived very quickly and is a snap to assemble. It appears well made and is easy to raise and lower. The color is just as pictured. I would definitely recommend this umbrella.

Love this umbrella. Was worried about purchasing this b/c of the price but it is not cheap at all. Very sturdy and people think you spent a lot of money.

This is perfect for us-it is lightweight-easy for me to move about-and putting it up and down is EASY and one fluid motion-it takes about a second-much better than the cranks-I have to replace mine about every two years-because of sun etc. so the price and the ease of the product make sense for me. Love the Natural color-very pleasant and clean looking.