Where to get the best "fake" tree?

I've sworn all my life that I would NEVER get a fake Christmas Tree, but the thought of having to take care of one more thing by myself these days it just too daunting.

I really want a nice one that looks like a real tree. And we have 12 foot ceilings, so it can be big and tall.

Anyone have one or seen one they love?

I'm a little heartbroken over this, which I know seems stupid, but it needs to be done.



TIA!!

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I was at Target on Saturday and saw some really nice ones!

Fortunoff has gorgeous trees

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We got our pre-lit, fake tree at KMart 4 years ago, and DH, who is generally against fake trees, can't bring himself to toss it because it looks so good when it's all decorated. I don't remember if it's a Martha Stewart or not, but they had a really good selection.

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Costco and BJ's sell gorgeous trees at great prices - my parents is so big, full, beautiful, pre-lit and people always compliment it. I love how it stands so straight and you can put just about any ornament on it -- it doesn't shed or anything which is nice.

I'm sorry your sad about getting an artificial tree. I actually have always felt the opposite - I have always wanted and have had an artificial tree. I just don't see the need in having a tree cut down just so it can die in a few weeks and go in the garbage.

Maybe try to think of it like that to make you feel better?

It'll cost less in the long-run b/c you don't have to buy one each year!

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I love the ones at fortunoff, the quality is great and they are beautiful

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We got ours at Home Depot. It's more about the brand of the tree than who sells it though...
But I can't help much more than that

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Lowes had gorgeous ones...and I don't like fake trees!

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Well, if you want to shop in the comfort of your own home, QVC has some really nice trees in the Bethlehem Lights series. A little pricey but I hear the quality is great and they will last forever. (I swear I don't work for QVC! )

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I got ours at Sears. I dont like the pre-lit ones.

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we got ours last year at the target at rockaway mall... i know thats not too far from you. its a pre lit that looks pretty nice.
i also swore i would never have a fake tree, but we bought a real one one year and paid WAY too much for it, so we caved and got a fake one to save some money...

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listen Lauren---they have awesome insane ones at frontgate.com
William sonoma has insane candles that smell just like real trees! get them both and u will never know!
Just so you get a break from doing one more thing!

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We got ours at Harrows a couple of years ago. There is still one open in Patchogue off of Sunrise Hwy.

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I got one at WalMart one year. It was a great price!

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We got a 7.5 ' one from Target last year after Christmas and it's nice I CAN'T WAIT to put it up!!

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we got ours at target-great price.

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I am also a lover of the "real" christmas tree.

if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't try to get a most real looking fake tree....but the do a 180 and get something cool looking and different like this



my reasoning is this...one you spend the $$ to get a good looking fake tree, I'd feel guilty "wasting" the money next year or the year after getting a real one when I have one already that I spent money on that "looks so real"

by getting something like this and decorating it super FAB! I can go for the real tree again when I am ready and STILL use this one in another room (or perhaps even outside)

the won't compete with each other, and they each serve a purpose.

to have that smell of pine in my house, I would also get a real wreath.

good luck!

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Kmart-We got a GE prelit and it looks very real.

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we got ours last year at ACE Hardware.. they have beautiful trees and the prices are great!!

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We bought our from fortunoff about 4 years ago and love it!

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We got one at Fortunoff. I think we got it on sale before Christmas.

ETA: Frontgate probably has comparable trees to Fortunoff and they'll deliver them to your home!

Hey, you can always do 2 trees down the road! One real and one fake!

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Love my BJs tree!!

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I got mine from Lowes last year, I love it and it was a great price.

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I got a really nice one at Lowes last year. It's very realistic and was inexpensive.

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Michaels

Believe it or not Ace Hardware has some!

Don't know where you are, but Laura's Floral Elegance on Jericho in East Northport/Huntington area is pricey but has the most realistic looking trees.