Thinking about purchasing LED Christmas lights this festive season? Sidestep these prevalent errors…

The festive period is fast approaching, and that signifies a surge in the purchase of LED lights in the coming months. Predictably, we believe that’s fantastic; after all, our business revolves around the sale of LED Christmas lights. Therefore, it’s evidently beneficial for us, but it also benefits those investing in these lights.

Why the caveat? Because individuals often commit typical errors while buying LED Christmas lights, leading to occasional buyer’s regret.

Make no mistake – we regard LED Christmas lights as one of the finest products to have ever emerged, but by being meticulous in your selection, you can ensure that the lights you acquire will provide you with years of hassle-free enjoyment.

However, if you happen to commit any of the 6 mistakes that people commonly make when purchasing LED Christmas lights, you might find yourself discontented. Here are the blunders to dodge as you shop for your lights this holiday season:

1. Shopping From Major Retail Chains: The large retail chains – we won’t specify names, but you surely recognize them – can be excellent for your other Christmas shopping needs. However, avoiding them when purchasing LED Christmas lights is crucial. Making this mistake, which is the most frequent among LED light buyers, stems from the “buy cheap – sell cheap” mentality of these mega-retailers. They acquire LED Christmas lights at a low cost, enabling them to sell at lower prices. But have you wondered why manufacturers can sell such inexpensive lights? It’s because they are produced cheaply. It boils down to an age-old principle: When you buy cheap, you get cheap.

While buying cheap might work for certain products, it’s a different story with LED Christmas lights. To fulfill their promises of longevity and unmatched beauty, LEDs need to be made to the highest standards – something you won’t find with lights from mega-retailers. One of the main benefits we offer is sourcing products from top-tier manufacturers. Moreover, we consistently monitor the quality of these products.
Thus, you can be confident that our lights are the best on the market. The lights you purchase from us today will remain part of your Christmas display for years. Meanwhile, your frustrated neighbor who buys from major chains will likely be replacing their lights multiple times – unless they learn their lesson. Ultimately, guess who will spend less on Christmas lights? That’s right, you.

2. Avoiding Pure White: A long-standing rumor suggests that if you purchase pure white LED Christmas lights, they’ll appear more bluish-white than pure white. This rumor holds some truth. Initially, white LEDs did have a bluish hue. But as technology has advanced, “pure white” truly means “pure white” – except with some big-box stores. The inexpensive lighting manufacturers they buy from haven’t caught up with advanced LED technology. So, if you purchase from mega-retailers, heed that rumor about bluish-white lights. You might end up with those unsightly lights on your display. But our lights? Don’t worry! If you buy “pure white” from us, you’ll get ‘pure white.” Bright pure white!
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3. Opting for Stringer C9 Sets: C9 bulbs have been beloved Christmas light bulbs for generations, leading to high sales each year. When purchasing C9’s, you have two options:

  • • Buy pre-made stringer sets
  • • Or buy cords and bulbs separately to create custom light lines

Many people choose pre-made stringer sets for their perceived convenience. However, the smarter choice is often buying cord and bulbs (known as ‘retrofit’ bulbs) separately. This approach results in custom light lines that are perfectly tailored for your needs and brighter bulbs. Professional Christmas light installers don’t use stringer sets; they use retrofit C9 bulbs and cords to create custom light lines. This is truly the best method.

4. Misjudging Requirements: A common occurrence is customers urgently calling late in the season because they underestimated their needs and need a quick shipment to finish their display. The best way to avoid this is by ordering a bit extra than your estimate. Having extra lights prevents the panic of discovering you can’t complete your display and provides spares or future expansions.

5. Breaking Your Budget: It’s easy and tempting to overspend. You might exceed your budget slightly here and there until it’s entirely busted. This results in interest charges and post-Christmas payments. Instead, outline your ultimate Christmas display and build it incrementally each year. This approach prevents budget issues and adds fun as you expand your display progressively each season.
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6. Purchasing Low-Quality: Our attempt to sell both retail grade and professional grade Christmas lights demonstrated that offering something for everyone wasn’t feasible. Complaints for retail grade lights were significantly higher, damaging our reputation. We decided only to offer top-quality, professional-grade Christmas lights.

The takeaway is: avoid retail quality, low-cost light sets. Our experience shows that many people are dissatisfied with these purchases, essentially wasting their money. Also, steer clear of so-called commercial sets packaged attractively in retail stores with false advertising claims. True professional-grade lights don’t come with fancy packaging. Professionals don’t need the extra packaging waste, and neither should you. A quality light set sells itself without the promotional fluff.

Now Shop with Confidence…

Armed with the knowledge of the 6 major errors people make when buying LED Christmas lights, you’re well-prepared. Avoid these pitfalls, and you’ll enjoy a worry-free shopping experience. You’ll avoid buyer’s remorse and end up with lights that enhance each holiday season for many years.

If only all your Christmas shopping could be this straightforward!

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