Your tree looks beautiful. I switched in the mid 90's when trees here were over $100. I did buy real ones on and off over the years but didn't have too. Like someone said the first year is the hardest.
I went to Kohl's today about noon and the line was 3/4 of the way around the store. I gave my $10 off to an older lady waiting at the end of the line. It wasn't worth it to wait as I was only getting the pajamas.