How Much Did You Pay For Your Christmas Tree? Report | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

December 03, 2014 10:58:07 AM

Where did you get your Christmas tree?:

Starbucks

Location of stand/store.:

19127 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180

How big is your tree?:

6 Feet

How much did you pay for your tree?:

$20-30

What else do we need to know?:

I clicked the box for $20-$30, but I actually got the tree for free. After the holidays, Starbucks will either throw all of their decorations away, or (if you ask nicely enough) they will let customers have them. It is tall and skinny, perfect for an apartment, and made of heavy duty plastic and metal, perfect for holding heavy ornaments (unlike a lot of fake trees that only hold light-weight ornaments). The "needles" are sharper than a typical fake tree, but I don't have to worry about injuries due to exuberant toddlers - my son is older. I would guess that the tree was not cheap to make, it is a very well made tree, and it is a shame that Starbucks throws their decorations away rather than donating them, but I will keep asking for the after holiday swag for as long as they keep saying yes. I have been getting post holiday deco from them for 10 years now, all free. Seriously good quality decorations.

Christmas tree prices can vary significantly from block to block. Help us get a sense of the discrepancy - and whether you feel you got a fair price.