Customer Reviews

Oxford Garden 9-Foot Polyester Market Umbrella, Navy Blue

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

The Oxford Garden 9' market umbrella outshades all others. The attention to detail is incredible. All materials...the poly-canvas, the shorea wood, and the real brass fittings are top quality. The umbrella is designed with 8 ribs which provides more strength. You won't have to worry about it breaking on a windy day. The use of a two pulley system makes it so easy to raise and lower the umbrella. I poured over similar umbrellas on auctions sites that were a third of the price, but kept

coming back to the Oxford Garden. I even contacted the manufacturer before my purchase. They were right on target with the description of the quality of their product. I live in a resort area. As a final test before my purchase, I visited a local resort. They had two similar market umbrellas around the pool which were purchased at a local discount retailer for a third of the price. After only one season, both had broken ribs that were rigged with aluminum tubing. The wood was cracking and the finish was all but gone. The sectioned pole was loose and wobbly. I could not be happier with my purchase.

I purchased this umbrella for my deck in the Northeast, as a replacement for a much more expensive one that had lasted 5 or 6 years but had developed a few holes and wear.

I've had this one for a year, and it's now heading for the trash.

As described, it arrived in two pieces and was never straight. (The same problem others have described.) It simply never looked like it was sturdy, and within a couple of months one of the umbrella ribs was broken.

Now, in a mild wind, the umbrella snapped into two pieces right around the area where they were screwed together.

I expect items, even ones that are reasonably cheap like this umbrella, to go together well and be reasonably sturdy. I made a mistake with this product.

I would definitely advise against buying this unless you need a cheap umbrella that will last one season, and you don't mind something that looks pretty cheap.

I have used this umbrella for almost one year in tropical Florida. As advertised, the umbrella comes in two pieces which must screwed together. The top piece is really too heavy for the supporting bottom piece. The fittings are solid-looking brass, but appearances can be deceiving. When the two pieces are screwed together, the umbrella is not straight because of the weight of the top. I am using the umbrella with the companion Oxford umbrella base and a glass/aluminum table. It was very difficult for two people to set up the umbrella because of its large size and weight. It has proved impossible to align the umbrella so that it stands straight. The bottom shaft is straight, but the weight of the top causes it to lean no matter how it is positioned. The polyester fabric has held up well under the Florida sun, but I cannot recommend this product because it is inherently unstable and may tip over. It could and probably would do considerable damage to anything in its path.

Both umbrella and stand seemed to be well made but when I mated them the umbrella was crooked. Apparently the umbrella pole was the problem. This item was too large to bother returning so I kept the item and am not a very happy camper. DON'T BUY THIS FROM AMAZON EVEN IF IT IS ON SALE. Buy something like this from a local merchant so if there is a problem you can make an easy return.

beware: according to the oxford garden tech, the stand for the nine ft umbrella will not support properly without the additional support of a table! i found this out when i called complaining about the plastic finial that was sent. the umbrella sent was not as pictured. fortunately was able to return to amazon without incident.

I have to say I really like this umbrella and I got the base for free. Thanks Amazon. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is after one summer it has faded quite a bit. I thought this fabric wasn't suppose to fade.

I bought 2 of the natural umbrellas for my pool deck and after 1 year I am very satisfied with how that have performed, one is in the base by itself and has never been a problem tipping or anything like that, the other is in the table with no stand needed. I live in South FL where everything weathers very quickly because of the constant sun and sea air. I am pleased to say that these look like new after a full year in the elements - in my opinion much better than wood (my previous umbrella) since ther is no need to keep applying preservatives and cleaning in order to keep the look. Great buy at this price

I couldn't afford to spend hundreds of dollars on an umbrella. I use this one in the sitting area just off my back patio. It has withstood the test of time as I have used it now for 4 years! I'm not sure what one of the reviewers was refering to since this umbrella doesn't even come with a stand. Anyway, I think it is a pretty good deal. I figured even if it last a couple of years, I would get my money's worth. I do take care of my umbrella and close it up during strong winds and storms just as a precaution.

From the well constructed pole all the way up to the all wooden supports to the heavy canvas umbrella, this value simply can not be beat. I highly recommend!

I purchased two of the 9-foot Oxford Garden Market Umbrellas in desperation; we were having a backyard party at our home and my local stores were all out. When they arrived a short time later, I was very pleased to see how well made they were. I especially like the pull cord to open and help close the umbrellas. Not only are these umbrellas attractive, they are easy to use, study, and detail-oriented. I'll probably get one more before the end of summer!