Amazon’s Christmas tree delivery is great if you own a handsaw

For many people, it’s a cherished holiday tradition to corral the whole family for a pilgrimage to find the perfect Christmas tree. But if you’re cool with skipping all that, Amazon will deliver a real Balsam fir to your doorstep.

Amazon’s Christmas tree delivery service debuted this year in partnership with Hallmark, much to the chagrin of tree farm purists. The shop features several species, including Scotch pines, Black Hill spruces; and Balsam, Fraser, and Douglas firs. Shoppers can also choose between trees in the 3 to 4′ and 6 to 7′ ranges, and prices are between $58 (a 3 to 4′ Black Hills spruce) to $155 (a 6 to 7′ Fraser fir bundled with an Echo Dot and a mini spark plug). There are also wreaths. Read more…

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