getting a tree on my own?

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I'm planning to get a real Christmas tree this year for my new place; nothing crazy huge.  Is this something you think I can physically do on my own?  It would have to be tied to the top of my car. 

It looked the trees at Costco are being sold bound up but I didn't see anyone helping with the securing/loading; looked they customers were doing that themselves.

Do you know of any places that would be most helpful and most economical?  Maybe Home Depot?

I can probably get a friend to help me but then I need to work around their schedules and I'd prefer to just go this weekend when I have the time.

[melloyello]

I've gotten smaller trees on my own. I bet you could do it. Make sure to have a tarp to put on your car before you put the tree on top for scratches and sap.

[winecat]

In my experience, Costco employees are always willing to help you load. I bet they would help with a Christmas tree if you asked at the customer service desk. Or maybe a small independent lot, though that might be tough on a weekend.

[Deleted]

I've found private little places much more helpful in loading the tree onto the car.

[doglove]

Yep - I did it, you can too! I go to our local tree/nursery place and they load it on the car and tie it down for you. A smallish tree shouldn't be too hard to get off the car and get into your place. And then in a few weeks, it'll be much lighter when you remove it.

[bl]

I agree with the small independent lot or local nursery will definitely help you.

[Serenity9]

I've done it before. I went to Home Depot. They had a plastic sheet to put on top of my car to protect it, and they sent someone out to help me tie it down. I'm planning to get a real tree again this year, but I think I'll get a smaller one. I don't want to worry about struggling to get it up and down the stairs.

[1confused1]

I just got mine on Saturday. It's a little over 6 feet and I was able to get it off my car and bring it inside by myself.

I would find a smaller lot, I know the boy scouts do them around here. They will put it on the car for you.

Enjoy! !

[pinkdutchtulips]

Dec 1, 2015 9:04:38 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

I've found private little places much more helpful in loading the tree onto the car.

this .. I had a real tree the first xmas after the split and the guys at the tree lot were more than happy to help me load the tree !

Wrangling it into the tree stand was a craptastic experience and from that point on .. I brought the stand w me and had the guts out the tree in the stand ...

[Deleted]

These are great suggestions including bringing the tree stand with me - thank you so much! Trying to make this first Christmas a happy one...

[bullygirl979]

Dec 1, 2015 9:04:38 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

I've found private little places much more helpful in loading the tree onto the car.

This is what I would say, as well. I've gotten trees before on my own. Hell, I even cut one down with a hand saw, which I never though I would do.

[katieido]

You can do it. A lot of the tree farms and big box stores like home depot etc alike will Def help you get that sucker on top of the car. Just don't get something too huge. Wear protective gloves!

[Linie]

I'm going to have one as well this year. I will ask them to deliver mine this time, but I have done it on my own before.

[RamblingRose]

I've done it myself before. It was a great feeling to get it all set up and decorated alone.

[itsalllies]

I think most places help load it on your car. you would just need to be able to get it in your house. just drag it lol. you've got this!