burberryplaid Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Our cat (who was a kitten last year) chewed through the lights on our pre-lit tree last year so we need a new one. I am sure now that he's older things will go better this year but we need to replace the one from last year. We've usually bought artificial trees at Lowe's or Home Depot when they were on sale after Thanksgiving. The problem is they don't look realistic. So here are my requirements: Between 6-8 FeetRealistic lookPre-lit multicolor lights, unlit may be ok if it's the right treePrefer to pay under $150 but if the right tree may go up to $200 So if you have bought a tree that meets that criteria, tell me about it please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riven3d Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 honestly I would look at the BF sales and see who has what you are looking for some stores will have them on sale as much as 50% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Home Depot usually has a Martha Stewart tree on black Friday on sale for under $100. I got one a couple years ago, and it's really pretty. It's got a combo of rubbery plastic branches and the usual cloth-like branches, and that adds a little interest to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I'm not sure how realistic you're looking for, but I bought this one on BF at Home Depot last year and I really like it.http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/HomeDepot-2015-1%202.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I got ours at Home Depot as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Yes, this is the tree I have also. I love it. They do sell out quickly though, year before last they were available online for probably less than an hour. And when I went in store, I actually stood in line (only time I've ever stood outside in line!), they were flying off the shelves.I'm not sure how realistic you're looking for, but I bought this one on BF at Home Depot last year and I really like it.http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k499/ts1852/HomeDepot-2015-1%202.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveloveshare123 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Did anyone have any luck purchasing the Home Depot tree online last year? I'm in need of a new tree for our family room this year and that one looks like a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 The year before last, it was available online early thanksgiving morning. If you want it, I would be sure to get up and check at the time the sale starts (I think it was 6am, but don't hold me to that). That year it sold out early. I checked at 6, talked myself out of it, then by 8 when I got back up it was sold out. I was glad I got it at the store though, because I was too impatient to wait for it to be shipped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveloveshare123 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Ok thanks for the info, I will definitely have to remember that. Would be nice if they gave you a pick up in store option, but I won't hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenkishaa Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Did anyone have any luck purchasing the Home Depot tree online last year? I'm in need of a new tree for our family room this year and that one looks like a good one.I bought mine online last year and with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkozlowski0419 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 We got ours at menards last year. They have a great selection! You may even be able to catch an 11% back sale before thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Mommy Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I also got the Martha Stewart one year and really like it. I haven't set it up in a few years. I am on a real tree kick here lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Our really nice tree we bought at Sears a number of years ago. Got a good deal it was the last one they had of the one I liked so they sold me the one from the floor. They had to take it apart and get it all in the box while I waited lol. The other one we have we got at home depot it's one of the GE ones with the LED lights and music was a BF sale in 2014 though I'm pretty sure it was around $200 because of the light's, music and BlueTooth integration. Did the order online thing and went and picked it up to make sure I got what I wanted (we had already looked at it ahead of time). It's about 7' tall it's not overly big around and it doesn't look super plasticky like many I have seen lately. I would like to get one of those Balsam Hill trees they are supposed to look super realistic but DANG are they super expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I am going to try the Home Depot sale. I would like a new one myself, but the last one I bought it was after Christmas and 50% off at Walmart, but if you need one now that would not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gina01 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I got mine at Hobby Lobby a few years ago and I love it. It's tall and pretty and has pine cones on it. I don't remember how much I paid for it, but they usually run 50% off sales around the holidays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayray Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Both my daughter and I have needed new trees the past two years. After going though all of my archived BF sales ads (I save the pdf's every year) I decided that Home Depot seemed to have the best and most consistent deals. Their prices are exceptional and their trees very high quality. I haven't really found another retailer that has both. The tree deals are VERY popular at my local HD. The two tips that helped me succeed both years were 1) be in line EARLY (for my store at least an hour) 2) have another person if at all possible. Scout out location of the trees prior to store opening. My store has detailed maps and hot chocolate ( I love my local HD!). When the store opens run in without a cart or hand truck. After you find your tree, have one person stay with the box while the other comes back with the cart. I must say it is a very old school Black Friday experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 We picked up the big sale tree at HD the last 2 years (2 years ago for my son & dil, last year for me). Our Home Depot already had the trees loaded in carts both years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastiwife Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I got mine at SAMs club a few years ago. I can't remember if it was Black Friday or just a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanShotFirst Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Home Depot here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burberryplaid Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks all - I might go look at the Martha Stewart and see if it meets our needs than hope it makes the sale. I work right next to a HD & a Lowe's so hopefully one will have a good deal. I'd love a Balsam Hill but the cost us crazy especially since I may need to replace it if the cat gets crazy again!We got ours at menards last year. They have a great selection! You may even be able to catch an 11% back sale before thanksgiving. ImageUploadedByGottaDeal1477897122.030912.jpgI love this but no Menard's in Massachusetts Edited November 2, 2016 by burberryplaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyjar Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Costco or BJ'S Wholesale club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntJamelle Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I have usually purchased at either Hobby Lobby at 50% or from Home Depot with a really good sale. We got a 12 footer from them a few years ago and it is a really nice one! Good luck in your hunt! TIP: I've come across Christmas trees at garage sales, nice ones, that are in the sale because they are missing some branches. These are the old style, not pre-lit, where they come off the "trunk". If the artificial greenery is nice enough, those "branches" make a killer addition to your greenery decorating supply. Just tuck them into your garlands, up on top of cabinets or shelves, behind larger items so they fluff out on either side (makes a nice framing effect), they can even be used to fill any larger "holes" once you've fluffed the branches of your pre-lit artificial tree. Just stick them in there! Once you get all the lights (if you add extra like I do) and ornaments and garland, etc. on there you can't even tell. Any "cheaper" looking artificial tree can look like a million bucks using this trick - IMHO Just thought I'd mention it in case it helps someone! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardomr Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 So...where would you look for a tree if it's after BF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 So...where would you look for a tree if it's after BF? Depends on your taste, and your budget, I guess. If it were me, I would suggest looking at Walmart or Big Lots. In my opinion, trees are just way too expensive if you can't get them on sale. So, if I had to have one right now, I would buy the cheapest one I could find then the few days after Christmas when everything is marked way down, I would buy a nicer one for next year. If you can afford it, they have gorgeous trees at Hobby Lobby. And even more gorgeous ones at Christmas specialty shops, if there are any in your area. We have a little store called North Pole City, and I could hang out in there all day just enjoying their trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I purchased one last year AFTER Christmas (which is the best time to buy an artificial tree and all the ornaments you can fit in your cart) from WM and all of the trimmings as well...the tree is 6'5" and I paid $10 for it...it's nice and full which I was pleasantly surprised to see... Sent from my SM-G930V using GottaDeal mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) I have alot of older Hallmark Ornaments thathaven't come out of their tote in years because the branches can't support the weigh of the ornaments w/o doubling up and making serious gaps in the tree. Any recommendations? Edited December 3, 2016 by Scanner420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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