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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When are the trees cut?
A: Carolina Fraser Firs cuts the trees within the week of delivery, coordinated with the delivery date. We may also end up having the trees shipping in a refrigerated truck as well. Fancy!
Q: You say “While Supplies Last.” How long do you expect supplies to last?
A: Good Question. The last couple of years, we’ve been cleaned out in about two and a half weeks. So, get to our lot early to guarantee a GREAT selection. I’m about to lock in our inventory (August 1st). There will not be more than what the systems says is available, and yes this is normal, this is not due to our new supplier – Musser’s had me locking in the order this early too. I will be able to add more decorative items to the order through August, but after that, nothing else.
Q: Where are the trees coming from?
A: From 1989 through 2024 (when they were unable to fulfill any order for us) we sourced our trees from Musser Forests in Indiana, Pennsylvania –“The Christmas Tree Capital of the World”. We are NOT doing that this year. This year we are sourcing from Carolina Fraser Fir Company. Trinity UMC in McLean liked them last year, and they used to order from Musser’s as well. They will ship from Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Q: What happens once I’ve picked out my tree?
A: Once you’ve chosen your tree, you may either bring it up to the desk to be processed, or you may ask a volunteer to do so for you. Please decide how much, if any, of the tree trunk you’d like trimmed, and tell the Scout who is helping you. We’ll trim the tree trunk while you check out and pay, then load the tree onto your vehicle.
Q: Will you be accepting cash and checks?
A: Yes, We accept cash, check and credit card.
Q: How many trees have you ordered?
A: We currently have 278 trees on order, of which 2.5% are already spoken for through the July Presale. We may cut down the order further as we get farther along, depending on what we see going on in the community. I encourage you to purchase your tree and decorative items now.
Q: Will you be selling Christmas Wreaths?
A: YES! We are! HOWEVER, Mostly through presale. You might get lucky if no one orders a particular Item, because I’ve ordered one of most everything, just so we can see what they all look like. If you want one, order it by August 30th, because I have to finalize the order by September 1. My contact at Carolina Fraser mentioned that her mom’s wreath was still green and beautiful last year when she took it down in January, so we shouldn’t have to worry about items going brown at all.
Q: Why are you pushing a pre-sale this year? You’ve never done that before.
A: So, here’s the thing: we didn’t run a fundraiser last year, and we still funded operations all year (but then we recruited more scouts – a miracle!). So when we finally found our new supplier, we discovered that we would not be able to have net 30 day terms like we’d enjoyed for decades with Musser’s, and let me tell you, the finding the money to stake the sale, while still operating the program has been a little stressful. Which is where the Pre-sale came in. With Musser’s Net 30 terms, we were selling trees before we had to pay for them, so that’s what we’re doing with the Pre-sale – selling trees before we have to pay for them. Only difference is that we don’t have the trees yet, but we will (if something goes horrifically wrong, you’ll get a refund). Never Fear! A scout is Trustworthy. The Pre-sale period also gives us the chance to offer you better prices as a thank you for staying with us through our difficulties. Prices on the more expensive items have been held down at the 2023 sale price point for you, along with a 5% discount on other specific items. As we move toward the season, those prices will go up, discounts will disappear. As I’ve said – this is our primary fundraiser, and we’re funding two troops this year.
More questions? Email us at XmasTreeSale@BSATroop157.com