Customers have mixed opinions regarding the value of this product, with some finding it a great buy that their kids adore and enjoy for keeping cool, while others feel it does not meet expectations for the price. The product is generally seen as useful for providing fun on hot summer days. However, there are significant concerns about its functionality, with reports of it not spraying properly, the nozzle changing direction, and the mist being too fine to be effective. Some customers also noted a lack of instructions and missing parts.