JMcCann I loved this balloon. Yes, it’s GIANT and thus requires a lot of helium. I knew that when I decided to purchase it. Ours lasted several days (even out-lasted the smaller latex balloons I inflated at the same time). The tassels are adorable and this is a great price for what you get. My daughters went nuts over it when they came downstairs in the morning for their birthday breakfast surprise. My only complaint would be tying the balloon off. It was horribly painful and took 2 of us alternating back and forth to give our fingers a break. I think if you had one of those balloon tying devices that you put on your fingers this would’ve been no problem at all. Overall, I would definitely purchase again!