Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I agonized over this purchase- I simply didn't have a lot of money to shell out and I've long been anti backgrounds and pro organic photos, so I just didn't know what to expect. I read nearly all the reviews, and still was on the fence. However, at the end of the day, for the price I figured I really had nothing to lose and would find a way to use it no matter how it turned up. This item arrived at my home in a very large box much too large for the small wrapping paper sized roll inside. However, I don't think this is what caused the nasty crease down the middle several other reviewers have noted (which mind had.) Perhaps these were stacked and crushed at an Amazon wearhouse? It's a shame because, for larger images and portraits this isn't practical. It would never lay flat with the damage/crease, therefor, it wouldn't be as flawless a visual effect for close or sharp photographing. So, what should you expect? Well, probably a dented roll, sad to say. Outside of that, this is a very convenient roll to travel will as it is so lightweight. It has held up great with the clips on my backdrop rig with no tears or holes over the past month. I keep expecting a cat to go flying through it but so good so far. And, even then there's plenty of room to pull it down to a fresh point of view. Does it work for my needs? Yes. I've gotten several compliments on it and feel it is an excellent addition to any home or beginner photographer's arsenal. Hopefully my photos help anyone on the fence :) UPDATE: It's been over 6 months and I am still using the same roll. I have a cat int he house, so I've had to roll to 'fresher' background from time to time, but I still have some length left. It really holds up well if you take care of it. I also wanted to add several friends have invested in this after seeing it in my studio space, and they are just as happy with the buy.