Artificial Christmas Trees Could See a 66% Price Increase This Year

Uh-oh. Wonder how Santa feels about this.

  • If you're planning on getting a new artificial Christmas tree this year, you might want to start shopping now -- or risk paying a lot more later on.
  • Industry experts say prices on fake trees could go up by double-digit percentages.
  • That's because of a supply chain issue worldwide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and high shipping expenses.
  • The American Christmas Tree Association says up to $2 billion worth of artificial trees are sold every year.
  • Let's settle the debate now: Real vs. Artificial Christmas trees - Which is best?

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