This rooster weather vane is pretty much as advertised, which is a good thing, at a good price. Nice design, sturdy construction and made in the USA. The only real downside is the lack of specificity in the instructions, which doesn't tell you which way to mount the wind cups, but the picture helped, after using a magnifying glass. No screws were included with the base mount, which was no issue for me, because I have my own workroom, but some people may not be too pleased with that little surprise, which means a trip to the hardware store. Some companies offer the option of which way the directional letters are laid out. For me the N & S are backwards when you look from the front of the house. Not a big deal, but then again, neither is offering the option, as other companies do.