SHOPPERS have been left totally divided at Ikea’s cheap Christmas tree.
Whilst some thought it would be perfect for those on a budget with little cash to spare, others hailed it the ‘saddest’ tree they’d ever seen.
Bargain hunters have been left totally divided by Ikea’s budget Christmas tree[/caption]
Some hailed it as ‘great’ and claimed it would look ‘lovely’ when decorated[/caption]
But others were ‘shocked’ at how ‘skinny’ and ‘sad’ it looked[/caption]
The ‘outgoing product’ is due to be discontinued from Ikea, hence the reduced price tag[/caption]
It comes after one savvy shopper, Barbara Mc, took to social media to show off her Ikea find, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, Barbara shared a snap of the festive find – the Vinterfint Artificial Christmas Tree.
The 150cm tree is currently on the Ikea website for £30, but in the Charlton store, not only was it first reduced down to £9.50, but it has now been slashed again, to just £5.
Thrilled with her find, Barbara said: “In Ikea Charlton today – may help people on a budget.”
According to Ikea, this cheap Christmas tree is perfect for those who want a ‘really tall and full-bodied Christmas tree’.
This artificial tree is ‘guaranteed needle-free’ and takes up ‘little storage space’ as you can unscrew it into smaller parts.
This artificial plant is made of plastic, of which at least 50% comes from renewable sources.
It will look perfect as a festive decoration, both indoors and outdoors this December.
But if you want to get your hands on this budget tree, you’ll need to move fast.
The tree has been labelled as an ‘outgoing product’, which in Ikea terms, means it is a discontinued product that is no longer part of their range.
But Facebook users were left totally divided by the cheap buy.
Whilst some hailed it as ‘great’ and claimed it would look ‘lovely’ when decorated, others were ‘shocked’ at how ‘skinny’ and ‘sad’ it looked.
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One person said: “I have this tree, it’s great!”
Another added: “Lots of tinsel and it’ll look fab.”
IKEA trees look despicable, they look like they need to be fed
Facebook user
A third commented: “Set up properly, that would look lovely.”
Whilst someone else explained: “I’m sure any family with kids or without them would appreciate this tree rather than having no tree.
“I once had no Christmas tree when I first got my own house when I was 19 (before I had kids) and I felt so sad that I had no tree and nothing Christmassy in my house.”
Are the Christmas bits out earlier this year?
It often feels like Christmas decorations and products start appearing in stores earlier each year.
Retailers typically begin to stock Christmas items well before the holiday season to capitalise on early shoppers and to extend the buying period. Here are a few reasons why it might seem like Christmas bits are out earlier this year:
Extended Shopping Season
Retailers aim to extend the holiday shopping season to maximise sales. By putting out Christmas items earlier, they encourage people to start their holiday shopping sooner.
Consumer Demand
Some consumers prefer to plan and shop for Christmas well in advance, so stores cater to this demand by stocking holiday items earlier.
Marketing Strategy
Early displays of Christmas items can create a festive atmosphere and build anticipation, encouraging people to get into the holiday spirit and start spending.
Competition
Retailers compete to attract customers, and being the first to display holiday items can give them an edge.
Supply Chain Considerations
Given recent disruptions in global supply chains, stores might be putting out Christmas items earlier to ensure they have enough stock and to spread out the demand over a longer period.
However at the same time, one shopper slammed: “That is shocking how bare it is.”
A second chimed in: “That’s the saddest Christmas tree I’ve ever seen.”
One bargain hunter admitted: “Skinnier than my purse at the mo.”
And another snapped: “IKEA trees look despicable, they look like they need to be fed, even the cheap B&M trees have more branches.”
