I did a lot of research while shopping for a patio umbrella and Cape Umbrellas offered the best options, colors, fabrics, and sizes. There are many different types and brands of patio/market and price points out there with quite a bit of them much cheaper, but you get what you pay for and this umbrella is a quality built product that will last me a long time. Making this purchase was very simple and Wayfair's Customer Service made it that much easier by promptly answering all my questions, very fast shipping (got the umbrella in 3 days), and giving me the best price on this item. Some particular features that makes this umbrella a top and easy choice are the easy open/close automatic system, the solid aluminum hub, and the 2" diameter aluminum pole that shows the umbrella's heavy duty aspect.