The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute judged this stand The Best because it was the easiest to use and provided the sturdiest support for live Christmas trees. Unlike most stands that take at least two people to set up a tree, The Best model allows quick one-person setup that simply swivels the tree until it’s straight. Its reservoir holds 4 1/2 quarts of water and is easy to refill to keep needles fresh, and its drain slots prevent spills when the tree is taken down after the holidays. The heavy-duty plastic stand supports trees up to 12' tall and up to 120 lbs., with trunk diameter up to 5 3/4". This stand lists for $90 to $119 at various sites on line.