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Best fake christmas tree?

Does anyone know where to get a good fake tree?

They always look good online or in the catalogue but when you get them they are very thin and well rubbish really. Don't want a real one but would like a really good fake one this year, quite bushy. The previous one we ordered from Studio but is now falling to bits so is ready for the bin!

Any ideas or links would be appreciated thanks.

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  • ggjacks
    ggjacks Posts: 138 Forumite
    would highly recommend john lewis. have a lovely prelit one, very full branches and into fourth year and only had to replace 1 bulb! bit more expensive but really worth the money
  • jenniewb
    jenniewb Posts: 12,847 Forumite
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    John Lewis trees are very well made from what I have seen.
    My mum has/had an Argos tree which she bought about 10 years ago now. I say 'had' as my sister "borrowed" it 3 years ago and has not yet given it back. She has a 5yr old and the tree seems to have lasted really well and does well with the putting on and pulling off of decorations and chocolates which have been used every year for the past 10 years.

    I don't think it was very expensive as my mum was trying to save money at the time and couldn't afford a real one.
  • bigblackdog
    bigblackdog Posts: 1,076 Forumite
    wonder if the black ones will be on sale again this year? didnt really think much of them
    my favourite food is spare ribs
  • emmell
    emmell Posts: 1,228 Forumite
    We got a lovely one years ago (still going strong) from JTF Warehouse. It's got pine cones and frosting, loads of bushy green branches and it's fibre optic too. Needs minimal decorations too.
    ML.
    He who has four and spends five, needs neither purse nor pocket
  • We also have a John Lewis pre-lit tree, it is 6' and looks fantastic; although was quite pricey, it is well worth it!
  • Coopdivi
    Coopdivi Posts: 3,412 Forumite
    Here's an MSE thread from last year which might help.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2074199

    Argos have this 6 footer for just over £33. Reserve and collect.

    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2698410/Trail/searchtext%3ECHRISTMAS+TREE.htm

    A lot of online stores aren't displaying any at the moment so it's probably best to wait 'til November.
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