Title: Grea concept, part quality questionable
Product review: We purchased this item in May 2008 and loved it for about 10 months. Then the couplings that hold/slide the umbrella (which are made of plastic) began to crack. Eventually in the next few months, they cracked through, rendering the umbrella useless as it could not be held in place nor held open. Unfortunately, the company does not make replacement parts and it has been more than 12 months since the initial purchase. We love the umbrella but it's shamefull that either we got a lemon or this is a potential problem with no solution. Since it is out in the hot sun, you'd think the couplings would be made of a sturdier material. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT VERIFICATION!
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