Excellent value for money: study, well made
bought this umbrella early in the season because I was concerned about Chinese tariffs and wanted to get one before the price went up. I'm very happy with it. First, it opened in about 4 minutes, no instructions needed, and I have good hands. Second, it came in great shape, no chips or cracks or anything like that. It's very easy to crank the handle and use the button to tilt. I got one of the last remaining red umbrellas (apparently a very popular color that's almost sold out this time of year). Third, I like the soft ambiance of the light; I don't plan on doing needlework under the light, nor do I count on it to illuminate my backyard. I think the light is very cozy. Two important notes: A.) The light switch (which I like on this model) needs to be turned off during daylight hours to charge. B.) My patio table is pretty old fashioned, so the hole on it is probably a little smaller than a modern table, so we had to work a little harder to get the pole into the hole, but it worked. The pole is stiff and doesn't wobble, but in my case, I had to work a little harder to get it in. Measure it if you think this will be a problem. Other than that, I am very satisfied and looking forward to spending summer nights with the dogs and friends.