There were a few new items that became a hot commodity in the Market Umbrella business this year.  One item that is very popular is the Thatch like umbrella.  Here at www.just-umbrellas.com we offer a  9’Thatch like umbrella for only $129.95.  Some of our competitors had some for less money (usually smaller and they looked cheaper) and some competitors selling the same item for more money, and still others offering them for $400+.  The latter are actually authentic material and bamboo poles.  There are some drawbacks to these, first and foremost is the cost and how long they will last.  I’ve had some people tell us that in the heat they can be real bug attractors and put off a strong odor.  We feel like we’ve got the right product made with a poly thatch like cover for easy cleaning and durability.

Another popular item this year is the off set or cantilever market umbrella.  These umbrellas are becoming popular because of their versatility.  We offer an 11’ Off set Market umbrellas for only $329.95.  And the weights (220lbs) in a decorative look for only $100.  Almost all of our competitors are much higher in price and recommend that you go to home depot or some other store to purchase concrete pavers.  We provide the entire look for a price that is less than most offer a similar size and quality for the Umbrella alone.  You can see these at http://www.mjjsales.com/11-offset-umbrella.htm

Another hot item for us this year was our lighted aluminum market umbrella.  Another item we sell for only $129.95.  These Patio umbrellas provide a unique ambience to everyone’s backyard.  We receive orders from many neighbors of our customers who found us on the web, because it’s such a neat look.  We offer these umbrellas with a Glen Tuff Olefin Canvas made by Glen Raven Mills, the same manufacturers who make Sunbrella Canvas.  This umbrella comes with a 1 Year Warranty.