<p>I am looking to buy an artificial Christmas tree as a gift, of course I must turn to the expert CC shoppers. I am looking for one probably about 6 1/2’, slim type to fit in smaller spaces, pre lit with clear bulbs and a price point of $250 or less. Not looking for a cheap one that will look shoddy after a few years, and need shipping available. I have looked online extensively but without seeing them in person, it is making it hard to choose. </p>
<p>Can you visit a local store that carries the model(s) in question?</p>
<p>Have you looked at Costco?
<a href=“http://www.costco.com/7.5-ft.-Pre-Lit-Perfect-Shape-Slim-Pine-Artificial-Christmas-Tree.product.100114286.html”>http://www.costco.com/7.5-ft.-Pre-Lit-Perfect-Shape-Slim-Pine-Artificial-Christmas-Tree.product.100114286.html</a>
This one is 7.5’, but they also have one that is only 5’. </p>
<p>Go to a Target, Costco, or Michael’s and look at what you want, then order online and have shipped.</p>
<p>Thanks for the idea’s, I don’t have transportation to get to stores to look at them, that’s why I was looking for suggestions. Thanks teriwtt, will look at that…wasn’t sure on the height I want as I need to figure in the topper as well.</p>
<p>I’ve had success with the pre lit trees from Target. We switched to fake trees 20+ years ago when we had an antique house and I was scared of the fire threat of a real tree. I find I need to replace them about every six years or so. Look for a slim tree on their website and the quality will be good.</p>
<p>We have the Costco tree. It has only been used for two years so I can’t make longevity claims but we really like it. The lights are multicolored if you step on the switch once and white if you do it twice. </p>
<p>…“The lights are multicolored if you step on the switch once and white if you do it twice…”</p>
<p>That’s pretty cool. I take back my vote for Target and vote for the Costco tree. We haven’t had a Costco card since my youngest (15) was in diapers though.</p>
<p>I’d just head to Home Despot. </p>
<p>Oohhh, I like that multicolor to white option! I’m a crazy tree lady and have way too many trees already but it would be interesting to see the same decorations lit multiple ways. I love costco and would expect a tree from there to be of good quality.</p>
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Typo or commentary? :)) </p>
<p>I saw some very pretty slim models with lights in this price range…at Home Depot this weekend.</p>
<p>What you want is one like the Costco one mentioned above, that has some more realistic tips to the branches…think plastic needles vs fabric needles.<br>
We don’t have the slim Costco one but have had the 9’ full sized one for four or five years. Love it.<br>
(ETA, with allergies, a live Christmas tree is not a consideration in our household, as much as I love them)</p>
<p>Hammacher Schlemmer has a variety of trees in different sizes and different widths. We’ve had two of their prelit trees for years and are happy with them.</p>
<p>I recently saw Christmas trees on sale at JCPenney’s, online only. I think there are several in your price range.</p>
<p>Has anyone recently found artificial trees made someplace other than China? Years ago, I bought some from JCP that were made in Mexico (materials from the US) and they were passed on to our kids, but I think their current ones are all made in China.</p>
<p>Have you looked at QVC? The trees they feature always look beautiful. </p>
<p>These folks have a sale- ends tonight. <a href=“http://www.balsamhill.com/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-s/1.htm”>http://www.balsamhill.com/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-s/1.htm</a></p>
<p>^^^ Very nice tress LF!</p>
<p>“Have you looked at QVC? The trees they feature always look beautiful”</p>
<p>My friend has one of their trees. It is one of the better artificial trees I have seen. Almost made me buy one!</p>
<p>We also have the Costco tree and like it. Going on a third year of use. Their “anytime for any reason” return policy, along with the competitive price, was the clincher for us.</p>