I’m going to change next year. When’s the best time to buy an artificial tree? I’d like a nice one and about 10, but I don’t want to spend 1500.
I bought one on Christmas Eve for almost half price on Wayfair. It’s a good time to compare prices on different websites.
I bought a 1.8-meter-tall tree from King of Trees for my breakfast nook. It was originally $259, but was on sale for $199. With a $15 coupon, it cost me about $170, not including tax and shipping. I agree: shop around; you’re sure to find something suitable at a reasonable price.
I bought a beautiful saffron on eBay. The packaging was unopened. Much cheaper than buying directly from them.
Of course, now is a great time if you can still find something at retail stores, as many have discounts between 60% and 75%. Sales start around the second week of December. If you can’t find what you want locally, online recommendations can be helpful. You can wait until next season, but start looking in October. Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other places have had some really nice 9-foot trees that aren’t as expensive as you think. While I don’t think Target has the variety of trees you’re looking for, they had discounts between 40% and 50% the week before Thanksgiving, which surprised me. Our garden center had expensive trees at 40% off in stores until the end of December, then 50% off, but by then the selection had dwindled. So paying a little more to get what you really want may be the best strategy, as it will last five to ten years.
It depends on the tree you choose and what you consider a “deal.” I got 40% off a white fir from Balsam Hill, Vermont, with lights, which I like, but they always seem to have 40% off. If you’re not looking for anything specific, I recommend using a platform like Craigslist and looking for a tree without lights, as they’re practically given away on platforms like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.
Summer estate sales. My boyfriend bought three trees for very little. We both bought cheap wreaths. At one place, I bought a huge box of floral decorations labeled “guest room tree” for $5. I should have bought another one, but that day I felt a little crazy and hesitated. The $5 box probably contained a thousand beautiful items from Hobby Lobby. I bought a tall, skinny tree with lights and a box of ornaments for $10. Just keep your eyes open, keep an open mind, and have extra storage space.