GKI Bethlehem Lights Pre-lit Foot Hunter Christmas Tree Review
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The number of "branch tips" an artificial Christmas tree contains is a good indicator of the quality of the tree. This awesome 7-1/2 foot "Hunter Fir" tree features 4,671 branch tips which down-sweep dramatically towards the floor.
Included are 850 pre-strung UL-listed, safety-certified "locked-in bulb" mini-lights that stay tightly in their sockets. If one light goes out, the rest of the string stays lit. The package includes a light tester and a sufficient supply of replacement bulbs.
The addition of realistic "burr pinecones" dotted throughout the branches, gives this gorgeous tree the appearance of just having been fresh-cut tree from the forest. The widest diameter is 70 inches.
The fade-proof PE/PVC construction is also crush-resistant and fire-retardant.
A storage carton is included as well as a durable tree stand made of metal.
GKI/Bethlehem Manufacturing, has included a 10-year limited warranty on the tree. Click here for more information!
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY:
Below is a summary of the feedback we gathered from the product's ACTUAL customers:
Pros:
* Better than the trees from Home Depot
* Tree looks lovely after spreading and arranging the branches
* Very dense and natural
* Plenty of spare bulbs and a light tester
* You won't find a nicer artificial tree
* GKI/Bethlehem is a very reputable company
* It is wonderful not having to mess with all those darn lights!
* Customer service is great
* Much better than the trees at Lowe's for the same price
Cons:
* Amazon sent notice of a reduced price but still charged me the full price
* I needed help lifting the middle section onto the stand as it is very heavy
* It takes time and patience to arrange all the branches for the best look
* Took 8 hours to properly arrange the tips
* Ends of branches fall off if you try for an upswept appearance
* Not up to Bethlehem Lights standard
* Not a good investment
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CONCLUSION:
Overall this tree has been well-received by the customers who purchased it. The only drawback is that it takes a long time to properly set the tree up and arrange all the branches and tips satisfactorily. But, once this is done, the results are spectacular.
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:
Professional decorators were the first customers for GKI/Bethlehem Lighting. That market needed high-quality lighting for outdoors decorating. But it wasn't long before GKI was the premier source for commercial and professional decorators.
With a tremendous response to their products, it didn't take long before they were offering their product line to retail outlets and directly to homeowners. The products are commercial grade, safe, and sturdy, they offer innovative designs, and their goal is to help their customers achieve magnificant "pageantry."
MANUFACTURER CONTACT INFORMATION:
GKI / Bethlehem Lighting
530 John Hancock Road, Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 1-800-666-2118 - Fax: 1-508-977-0028
Email: info [at] gkilights [dot] com
Customer Service & Order Desk
Phone: 1-800-248-1434 - Fax: 1-888-922-8314
Email: customer [dot] service [at] gkilights [dot] com
International Sales (including Canada)
Kristie Nelson
Phone: 404-577-1900 - Fax: 404-577-1978
Email: knelson [at] gkilights [dot] com
SELLER INFORMATION:
* Ships from and is sold by Amazon
* Normally ships within three to five days
* Ships separately in original packaging
* If sending as a gift, note that contents cannot be concealed
* Special Shipping Information: Incurs a shipping charge of $9.95.
