Artificial Christmas Tree Owners: any advice for selecting a fake tree?

Of course, I want a realistic-looking tree. Is there a certain type of construction that's involved in producing a better-looking tree? Should I get one that's pre-lit or not?

How easy are they to repack? Where did you buy yours and are you happy with it? Asked by McBean 53 months ago Similar Questions: Artificial Christmas Tree Owners advice selecting fake tree Recent Questions About: Artificial Christmas Tree Owners advice selecting fake tree Home.

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Look for branches made with rubbery material I had to switch to a fake tree this year because my son is allergic to mold. At first I was pretty upset because I love real trees. I did a lot of research and went to several stores until I found a great fake tree for me.

I got a GE 7.5 Ft. Just Cut Frasier Fir Prelit Tree with multicolor lights at Home Depot for $229. I know that it is over budget for you, but they have other styles.

What I like best about it was that it seems the most real. The ends of the branches are made from a rubbery material that make them feel and look more realistic. It comes in three pieces and was so easy to put together.

Target had two trees that had this rubbery hard material at the ends of the branches, but their trees were more expensive than the one at Home Depot. I love that it is prelit. Usually it takes my husband a long time to put the lights on the tree.

This year he was able to concentrate on decorating the outside of the house. The lights are just strung on, so if they break, I can just string on a new ones. Sources: my experience, pic from homedepot.com ddrChick's Recommendations Room Fragrance Spray Smell of the Tree Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) .

We are on our third one in about fifteen or more years. We got a pre-lit one for the first time and love it. I would suggest going to a store where they have a sample of each of the artificial trees on display.

Look them over to see which you like. Know that you will get what you pay for when you compare trees of the same size. If you can, reach in to the trunk and shake the tree gently.

It should be quite firmly together. After that, get what you like. We had to forsake getting live trees when our oldest daughter showed up with an allergy to them.

Lousy way to spend the Christmas season for her, so we switched to artificial and are quite happy with them. The large one we finally got last year -- the pre-lit one -- is the first one we couldn't get back in the box easily when we took it down. So we folded up the large lowest section, wrapped it in an old sheet and taped it all over with packing tape!

Stored it and the box containing the rest of the tree in the garage and all came out beautifully this year. So far all the lights are still operational....

See it in person As tempting as it might be to purchase an artificial tree online or via a catalog, don't. You really need to see it in person. The only exception to this rule would be Frontgate; I've never have gotten anything from them that wasn't exceptional.

I can't answer if there is a type of construction that is involved to produce a better looking tree. I got my tree at Home Depot about 5 years ago and I think it looks great; it has already paid for itself. I did get a pre-lite tree (white lights) but I like more lights so I add on.

It is pretty easy to set up. My only complaint is some of the branches have always been a bit droopy so I prop them up with over sized toothpicks (from A.C. Moore). When we take it down we wrap each section and tie it closed with rope.

We never did try to put it into the original box. There are tree storage bags which might be great. My spouse thinks the way we have been doing it is working fine.

Personally I'd get the bags if I were you. You will need 2 to set up and take down the tree. I hope this helps you some.

Do not get prelit! My husband and I bought a Pre-lit tree thinking it would be easier. It is not easier by no means.

Know that the lights don't work (the second year of use) I had to put lights on it anyway. Then last year I decided to take the lights off. Big mistake, they are on there in such a way that it is almost impossible to remove.

I had to take wire cutters to them and untwist and untwist for hours. I ended up looking like I had been in a fight with a cat. I had scratches all over my and hands and arms.

So my advice to you is no pre-lits. But one good thing about ours is instead of having to put in every individual limb the fold down from the center pole. They just fold back up when I store it.

I bought one of the larger rubbermaid tubs to store it in and it works great.

A perfect tree Every one has different taste. When you go out to look for a perfect fake tree. Kepp in mind the amount of money that you want to spend.

Then pick out a tree in that price range that looks good to you and that you can live with for the next ten to fifteen years, because that is how long it is going to last. So if you are paying let's say $300.00 for a fake tree, the real cost for the life of that tree is $30.00 to $20.00 a year that is pretty much about the same cost as a real tree.

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