I bought the 6 ft, 8 ft and 4 ft this year to replace an 8 ft real Christmas tree. I didn't have the time or energy to decorate an 8 foot real tree this year. Plus, I have a baby who is going to be toddling around next Christmas, and I didn't want the worry of her pulling a heavy, real tree down on herself. So, i got these instead. I may never go back to a real tree- I didn't miss it one bit. These set up in minutes. I hung some lightweight glass icicles and clipped some bird ornaments on them aSee full review