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Best place to buy a fake Xmas tree?

  • 10-08-2014 02:02PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭


    Decided taking down the tree in January that we really need to invest in a new tree. The old one is very old and looking kinda sad!!
    Where is the best place to buy one that will last many years? Would be interested in a big(ish) tree.
    I know brown Thomas has fab trees but I am sure they are pricey so any recommendations would be great. Thanks.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    You can get some crackers in decent garden centres. Lovely big full ones, that look authentic. You'd probably be looking at €120 to €150 but they last years.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I usually get mine in Woodies. :)
    Argos have a nice selection- but it's hard buying when you don't get to see what you're getting in real life, so to speak.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Dunnes is always worth a look. They usually have some lovely ones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    I got my first ever tree about 7 years ago in Argos and its still fab! Although I understand that it's hard to purchase something you can't see first- but if I remember correctly some of the larger stores had trees displayed and decorated in store :) woodies also do a fabulous selection every year !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭mel.b


    B&Q, Homebase & Woodies all have a good selection of trees in a range of prices. Dunnes & Home Store & More also have them but I didn't think they were as nice. I picked mine up in Homebase a few years ago and it came with 100 free decorations. I think I got mine towards the start of December and stock was already running low.


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Think I'll be treating myself to a new tree this year.
    Eeeeeeeeek. :D:D


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Posy wrote: »
    Think I'll be treating myself to a new tree this year.
    Eeeeeeeeek. :D:D

    Me too. We went tree window shopping last year, woodies has some wonderful fake trees!

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭WittyNameForMe


    M50 Christmas Shop / Beech Vista Garden Centre. Have a large range of Christmas decorations every year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 399 ✭✭theLuggage


    Wait until after Christmas and get them in the sales much cheaper ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,721 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    My brother got a great tree in B&Q but the only down side is there's over 200 pieces to assemble every year!


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  • Posts: 781 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I got a new "main tree" in Homestore and More last year. Its huge, very lush. It doesn't look cheap and there are no gaps. It was around €180 mark I think.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,962 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    My brother got a great tree in B&Q but the only down side is there's over 200 pieces to assemble every year!


    You say downside, I say great fun! ;)

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,905 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    The orchard in Cellbridge, we got ours there a few years ago, it was in the month of September also. Everyone thinks its a real tree also


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,041 ✭✭✭Call me Al


    The orchard in Cellbridge, we got ours there a few years ago, it was in the month of September also. Everyone thinks its a real tree also

    We got an artificial tree there last year. There wasn't a massive price difference between what we paid here versus the likes of woodies/ b&q but I thought the quality of the tree was so much better.

    I was also looking in homestore, and nearly bought there, but I think the trees needed to be fully assembled one branch at a time which is fine if your tree is small but ours isn't.

    I think all of the websites had good info and pictures.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭Next Gen Gamer


    Depending where you're based, Johnstown Garden Centre outside Naas. Rathwood outside Tullow. Or even Newlands Garden Centre. Wood is does have decent trees too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The last plastic tree I got was in Dunnes I believe, was nice. Maybe 35 euro or so.


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