"Americans' Christmas tree buying habits have been evolving for many years. These days homes are less likely than in years past to have a tree at all, and those that do have trees are more likely to opt for an artificial tree over the natural type, said Marsha Gray with the Howell, Michigan-based Real Christmas Tree Board, a national trade group of Christmas tree farmers."
"Cory Stephens was back for a second year at the auction after his customers raved about the holiday decor he purchased there last year for A.A. Co. Farm, Lawn & Garden, his store a three-hour drive away in Pasadena, Maryland. He spent nearly $5,000 on Thursday. "It's incredible, it's changed our whole world," Stephens said. "If you know what you're looking for, it's very hard to beat the quality.""
About 50,000 Christmas trees and abundant wreaths, crafts and seasonal items were bought and sold by lots and on consignment at the two-day Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg. Buyers from across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic purchased stock for garden stores, corner lots and other retail outlets, with Fraser firs especially common. Boxes of ornaments, winterberry, cotton branches, icicle lights, grave blankets, red bows and tree stands were auctioned. Some retailers spent thousands—one buyer spent nearly $5,000 and another about $8,000 on wreaths and decorations—citing strong quality and expectations of profitable resale. National trend shows more homes choosing artificial trees over natural ones.
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