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You could say that Amazon.com Inc. is growing.
For the first time, the e-commerce giant will sell live-size Christmas trees live this year, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. Amazon
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told the AP that the trees will be shipped in a box within 10 days of their slaughter and that they should survive the trip.
The trees will go on sale from November and some of them can be delivered free via Amazon Prime. Wreaths, garlands and seasonal plants will also be available for online orders.
The convenience will cost you though: a 7-foot Fraser Fir from a North Carolina farm will cost about $ 115, the AP said. In comparison, in 2016, the average price of trees across the country was about $ 75, and last year a 6 to 7 foot Fraser fir cost Lowe's about $ 42. But again, you do not have to lug the tree house of Amazon and cover your hands with sap.
Tim O 'Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association, told AP that he was not concerned that a one-click purchase would reduce sales in lots of firs Christmas, noting that most people love the tradition and experience of selecting their own tree. In addition, sales of Christmas trees online are "so small, they are almost undetectable," he said.
For the moment, at least.
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