We bought 6 of the 9 foot trees from Costco about 3 years ago. We love them! There's no fluffing needed, you just put it in the stand and step away. I've only had to adjust one or two branches on all of the trees combined. The needles are the most realistic I've seen on any tree. We just recently purchased a six and a half foot Slim tree from Balsam Hill and actually returned it within 5 minutes of getting it. Absolute piece of junk! Nothing beats these Costco trees although I will say that the newer model is not as thick as the older ones. The newer ones with the micro LED lights don't seem to have as many needle branches on the ends and you can kind of see the center more easily. On the older ones that we have the artificial tips are so thick that you cannot even see the cheaper needles in the middle. That being said, these trees are still the best that there are, I haven't found one yet that's better.
We bought this one as well thanks for the review its still in the box we move next week, very glad the realistic looking branches are mostly all you can see
We put a rope around the bottom and also the middle pieces to cinch the branches down closer to the trunk. Putting the tree away is the worst part. Wear gloves, it's sharp. Thanks for watching.
No problem at all, you just lift, starting from the top and work your way down. Makes sure you keep the box because it's very hard to get it into a Christmas tree bag.
Any idea how to order more replacement bulbs? I have this same tree and am having a dilly of a time trying to figure out which bulbs would work as replacements... I believe they are "Dual Color" leds (each bulb can be white+one other color: blue/green/red/yellow) and the manual says they're 1.8-3.6V / .036-.072 W... For most bulbs that are having trouble. the white part of the bulb works, but the colored LED part doesn't... so if you switch the lights to all white... everything works, but if you rotate through colors, some of the colored bulbs don't work.
My Costco prelit tree is about 4 years old....reassembled it today and none of the lights lit. Watched your video to see if I had mis-remembered the assembly. Sadly...I am still seeking resolution. The video was great.
The bottom portion will light up even if the top two pieces are not mounted. I would check for any loose connections near the trunk of the tree and then the plug itself. Of course, also make sure the foot pedal is toggled on. Good luck.
Hi my children lost the connector to the Christmas tree, and now I can’t connect it to the electrical outlet, I bought it on Amazon but it doesn’t fit either ...🤕 maybe someone knows where it is possible to buy it so that Christmas tree garlands glow, thanks
I wouldn’t say mine is wobbly but it’s not super sturdy either. It doesn’t wobble side to side at each connection point but as a whole it sways a little if you push on it. Also not a ton of space for ornaments on the insides of the tree. It’s very nice though…
Are the legs on the stand clicked open all the way? Mines really stable but I do have to put it on one of the few flat sections of floor in my old house haha
Does the bottom spin around? We are putting ours up from last year and the bottom isn't sticking in/clicking in place but I don't remember if it's supposed to??
thanks for the video. You noted in the video that the pieces did not click to lock together. We noticed the same thing with ours which would not bother me except that the tree is "wobbly" at the joints. Did you notice the same thing and if so, do you have any advice as to how one might minimize it?
I do not recall any wobble on ours. If it did I would cut up an old credit card and use it as a shim in the gap between the male pipe and female fitting. If that didn't work I would exchange it for another one.
I actually bought this same tree last year as well. I don’t recall it being wobbly when I set it up last year but this year it is. Not sure if I am missing something. Even putting in the bottom section labeled 1, I am able to twirl it around even though its secure in the base.
@@mlee6254 I appreciate your reply as it was exactly what I was looking for. Our story is the same as yours. Purchased Christmas 2020, no wobble. Just put it up for Christmas 2021 and we have wobble. All parts assembled correctly and tree was stored exactly as it was shipped, in exact same box. I’m thinking we could could Costco and perhaps they’d replace it?? Thankful I only have one teen at home but if I had little kids I would be very concerned about their safety around a tree with this much wobble. We haven’t yet decorated it as we’re trying to decide how to proceed.
How much did you pay for this tree? I usually buy my trees from Michaels but need a new one every 2 years or so. I was looking at trees today to get the preseason sales, but I'm also a new Costco member so I'd like to know the cost of this one to see if I should just wait. Thanks so much!
It took very minimal fluffing. I basically just shook the tree out and tweaked/bent maybe a dozen branches. I had a fake tree as a kid that was always bent into an unrecognizable shape during storage and then had to be reshaped meticulously... I'm glad I don't have to do that with this one.
I bought the newer model with 1400 micro dot lights it should be here anytime soon its basically same tree just different lights and you can dim the lights or brighten them.
Good morning, that information can always be found in the video description. Sometimes I say it in the video but I must've forgot this time. Thanks for watching. PS: This tree usually hits the sales floor for a few weeks and then goes on sale for $100 off in November. I still recommend the tree after years of wasting money on fake looking trees I feel this one is "for life".
We bought 6 of the 9 foot trees from Costco about 3 years ago. We love them! There's no fluffing needed, you just put it in the stand and step away. I've only had to adjust one or two branches on all of the trees combined. The needles are the most realistic I've seen on any tree. We just recently purchased a six and a half foot Slim tree from Balsam Hill and actually returned it within 5 minutes of getting it. Absolute piece of junk! Nothing beats these Costco trees although I will say that the newer model is not as thick as the older ones. The newer ones with the micro LED lights don't seem to have as many needle branches on the ends and you can kind of see the center more easily. On the older ones that we have the artificial tips are so thick that you cannot even see the cheaper needles in the middle. That being said, these trees are still the best that there are, I haven't found one yet that's better.
Thank you so much!! I just purchased today and didn’t want to wait for my husband to install it. Your video was very helpful👍🏽
Thanks, the video was very informative. I installed it without my husband's help. Yes, that middle was pretty heavy.
thank you ! ... your straight forward and complete install saved us a lot of work ...
Great video, thank you. I just bought one and setting it up now that I have watched your video. 👍
We bought this one as well thanks for the review its still in the box we move next week, very glad the realistic looking branches are mostly all you can see
Hi, I want to purchase this. I was wondering if this tree has an attachment for a pre lit tree topper?
Thanks for the video. I’m watching this trying to figure out how to put it back in the box! 😅
We put a rope around the bottom and also the middle pieces to cinch the branches down closer to the trunk. Putting the tree away is the worst part. Wear gloves, it's sharp. Thanks for watching.
Your not boring solid colour is the best 😊
Excellent review. Thanks
Did you have any problem taking it down? I cannot get the sections apart. And - I agree - it is very heavy.
No problem at all, you just lift, starting from the top and work your way down. Makes sure you keep the box because it's very hard to get it into a Christmas tree bag.
This helped me put it back in the correct order the box for storage lol
Any idea how to order more replacement bulbs? I have this same tree and am having a dilly of a time trying to figure out which bulbs would work as replacements... I believe they are "Dual Color" leds (each bulb can be white+one other color: blue/green/red/yellow) and the manual says they're 1.8-3.6V / .036-.072 W... For most bulbs that are having trouble. the white part of the bulb works, but the colored LED part doesn't... so if you switch the lights to all white... everything works, but if you rotate through colors, some of the colored bulbs don't work.
My Costco prelit tree is about 4 years old....reassembled it today and none of the lights lit. Watched your video to see if I had mis-remembered the assembly. Sadly...I am still seeking resolution. The video was great.
The bottom portion will light up even if the top two pieces are not mounted. I would check for any loose connections near the trunk of the tree and then the plug itself. Of course, also make sure the foot pedal is toggled on. Good luck.
I like Costco Christmas tree and cheaper than Balsam hill Christmas trees. I had for 2 years and I love it.👍👍🎄🌲.
Thank you, we bought the same tree, it's great, are you going to do a break down and storage video? Thank you again.
Does your cat chew on the wiring? Be careful power loves kittys.
Nice 👍
Hi
my children lost the connector to the Christmas tree, and now I can’t connect it to the electrical outlet, I bought it on Amazon but it doesn’t fit either ...🤕 maybe someone knows where it is possible to buy it so that Christmas tree garlands glow, thanks
My Control Box is Not working Properly. Can this piece be ordered? Any Suggestions?
I'm not sure, I'd give the manufacturer a call. Make sure all connection points are clean of tinsel, dirt, etc as well.
I wouldn’t say mine is wobbly but it’s not super sturdy either. It doesn’t wobble side to side at each connection point but as a whole it sways a little if you push on it. Also not a ton of space for ornaments on the insides of the tree. It’s very nice though…
Are the legs on the stand clicked open all the way? Mines really stable but I do have to put it on one of the few flat sections of floor in my old house haha
Does the bottom spin around? We are putting ours up from last year and the bottom isn't sticking in/clicking in place but I don't remember if it's supposed to??
It's definitely supposed to click but I cannot remember if it spins and we haven't put ours up yet
@striker1211 How tall are your ceilings for reference?
8 feet
Does anyone have any idea how to attach a star to the top?
What happens if a single light goes out? Does it mess up the circuit? Are they even replaceable?
Anyone know how/where to get replacement bulbs? Polygroup doesn't seem to offer replacement bulbs any more
I wanted to see the ceiling height and the space from the tree and the ceiling. See the full tree. 😂😅 where are the wide dimensions?
It's exactly 7 ft 6 inches tall, width at bottom rung or branches is 4 ft 5 inches
I have a Similar tree and it won’t stop changing colors like every 15 seconds I was wondering if you know a solution
Dang I was hoping I just couldn't find the extra outlet at the top for a tree topper. Too bad there isn't one :/
Yeah kind of a bummer. A green drop cord isn't even noticeable though.
thanks for the video. You noted in the video that the pieces did not click to lock together. We noticed the same thing with ours which would not bother me except that the tree is "wobbly" at the joints. Did you notice the same thing and if so, do you have any advice as to how one might minimize it?
I do not recall any wobble on ours. If it did I would cut up an old credit card and use it as a shim in the gap between the male pipe and female fitting. If that didn't work I would exchange it for another one.
@@striker1211 thank you - I appreciate the response.
I actually bought this same tree last year as well. I don’t recall it being wobbly when I set it up last year but this year it is. Not sure if I am missing something. Even putting in the bottom section labeled 1, I am able to twirl it around even though its secure in the base.
@@mlee6254 I appreciate your reply as it was exactly what I was looking for. Our story is the same as yours. Purchased Christmas 2020, no wobble. Just put it up for Christmas 2021 and we have wobble. All parts assembled correctly and tree was stored exactly as it was shipped, in exact same box. I’m thinking we could could Costco and perhaps they’d replace it?? Thankful I only have one teen at home but if I had little kids I would be very concerned about their safety around a tree with this much wobble. We haven’t yet decorated it as we’re trying to decide how to proceed.
I bought the same tree so it’s been 3 years and I have 6 lights that are out. Our tree is not wobbly either.
Was it Black Friday sale?
Nope it was just a normal day.
@@striker1211 oh I see. Thanks planning on getting same tree .
I put mine I'm the stand and its not lighting up I see all the plugs but am I supposed to plug them into each other???
There should be connectors in the poles themselves.
How much was it
How much did you pay for this tree? I usually buy my trees from Michaels but need a new one every 2 years or so. I was looking at trees today to get the preseason sales, but I'm also a new Costco member so I'd like to know the cost of this one to see if I should just wait.
Thanks so much!
We paid 249.99. They are usually 299.99. Costco will price match within 30 days but you got to have your original receipt, at least at my Costco.
@@striker1211 really?? That's surprisingly affordable. Thanks for responding :)
I just paid 399. For this exact tree at Costco :(
@@kathleencromwell3351 watch out for when they have it on sale they will give you the difference.
@@kathleencromwell3351 do you have the one with micro LED lights or regular LED?
Are there any electrical outlets for an angel on top?
No not on this model
Did you fluff all the branches? I got a different tree with memory wire its pretty hard to shape the wire in the branches are stiff.
It took very minimal fluffing. I basically just shook the tree out and tweaked/bent maybe a dozen branches. I had a fake tree as a kid that was always bent into an unrecognizable shape during storage and then had to be reshaped meticulously... I'm glad I don't have to do that with this one.
I bought the newer model with 1400 micro dot lights it should be here anytime soon its basically same tree just different lights and you can dim the lights or brighten them.
@@nickizaguirre9410 wondering how you like the micro lights??
Any ideas. I lost the remote and need a replacement. I called the company and they were no help. They don’t sell them.
Have you checked eBay?
How much was this tree????
Are the litghts secured or do they come off?
They are permanently secured, makes it super easy.
I bought the same one from Costco today. Cant wait to put it up!
How many tree branch tips does the tree have
I'm not sure. That's something I would reach out to the manufacturer to ask if you need a solid number. Thanks for watching.
How much for 7.5 christmas tree?
Remote stopped working after 1 week
For a review you really should say how much you spent, that way people can judge if it’s worth it.
Good morning, that information can always be found in the video description. Sometimes I say it in the video but I must've forgot this time. Thanks for watching. PS: This tree usually hits the sales floor for a few weeks and then goes on sale for $100 off in November. I still recommend the tree after years of wasting money on fake looking trees I feel this one is "for life".
I am boring as well