I was in need for an umbrella, but I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg to get a top of the line model. I came across this and really liked how it looked and how it was priced. I got it right away and it's actually pretty nice. It has a button that you push to get the umbrella to open and close. The only negative I have experienced with this umbrella is that when it is super windy, it can cause the umbrella to turn inside out, but what umbrella doesn't? Other than that, i have had a great experience with this umbrella and would recommend to others.