Lovely product. Fresh, soft, chewy fruit. well wrapped, nice box. Nice presentation. GIFT WORTHY! The addition of the apple shaped “tray” (not a tray, read more) that can turn into a basket is rather charming and really makes this product an eye catcher. I bought this for myself, but I would consider this as a gift for anyone, anytime.

HOWEVER, know that the tray really doesnt work as a tray. I thought that if the apple shaped plastic tray was kept for use on top of the wood it would work as a tray. The wood itself doesnt really work because it isnt solid– its all grooves. But when I fully unwrapped it (i hadmt at first), that is when I noticed that the “tray” doesnt stay solid, it immediately begins to turn into the basket. It doesnt lock into a tray. It can not be picked up for use as a tray. Too bad. (hence my edit, because I thought it would stay a tray).

As for use as a basket– doable, but had potential to tip. Not as in fall over, but the basket is on a slight swivel, and I can easily angle it down. Yet, all told, its cute, and I think anyone would like it. I really have no use for a basket. Had this been a workable tray, I would have loved this item

The fruit: nice assortment, loads of apple rings. Some dry medjool dates. Would like to see pineapple. LOVE the mango. Pear is good. Lots of apricot. Couple items were hard to bite into. Still, for most part good.

I dont rate on price, as I know prices fluctuate and people have their own budgets. But I comment. I was able to get this when it was $30, and I thought that was reasonable. In fact it was an impulse purchase for myself. Now (a few days later) that it is pushing $40 I dont think I would buy this again for myself or as gift. I think some stuff just has a sweet spot for pricing, and closer to $30 is likely it (for me).

But that being said, I think it is a decent gift item. If buying for self, take note of what I said about using it as tray–wont happen.