Just got this in the mail a few minutes ago and I think it's solidly built. The last me was standing stupidly out in the wind and didn't secure the stand and yes the umbrella acted like a kit. It won't happen this time. But in the 2 minutes I've played with it, it seems solid. The main trunk is flexible but not too bad. It didn't come with a case but was packaged in a plastic bag so you can use it when not in use to protect it. As long as you open and close carefully, you shouldn't have any problems. Let's see what happens when we use it. but so far i like it. Gives a nice soft light. This is the first picture I took with him.
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