Why You’ll Probably Pay More for Your Christmas Tree This Year
- 6 years ago
Why You’ll Probably Pay More for Your Christmas Tree This Year
“Once you cut it, you have to wait 10 years to replace it.”
Those looking for the perfect Christmas tree this year may find it hard to come by, or at least about 10 percent more expensive than last year.
The average amount people in the United States have spent on Christmas trees has risen sharply in recent years.
“But it is a tight market, and prices will rise.”
Actually, prices have been rising for a while: The average buyer spent $36.50 on a Christmas tree in 2008; by last year, the figure was $74.70.
Buyers who wait until mid-December to get a Christmas tree this year may be disappointed by the selection, Mr. Hundley of the tree association said.
“Once you cut it, you have to wait 10 years to replace it.”
Those looking for the perfect Christmas tree this year may find it hard to come by, or at least about 10 percent more expensive than last year.
The average amount people in the United States have spent on Christmas trees has risen sharply in recent years.
“But it is a tight market, and prices will rise.”
Actually, prices have been rising for a while: The average buyer spent $36.50 on a Christmas tree in 2008; by last year, the figure was $74.70.
Buyers who wait until mid-December to get a Christmas tree this year may be disappointed by the selection, Mr. Hundley of the tree association said.