Planet Money We buy a lot of Christmas trees (Update)
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Dec 22, 2023 Dive into the whimsical world of Christmas trees, where supply meets holiday cheer! Discover the thrilling chaos of a live auction in Pennsylvania, brimming with eager bidders and rising prices. Hear personal tales from tree farmers and learn how inflation impacts your favorite festive evergreens. Follow the adventures of selling trees right from a Brooklyn pickup truck, where negotiations and humor bring the holiday hustle to life. This delightful tale blends economics with seasonal spirit, showing how much we value those evergreens!
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Christmas Tree Business Venture
- Robert Smith and Nick Fountain tried selling Christmas trees in Brooklyn.
- They hoped to make a profit, but no one wanted to buy their overpriced trees.
World's Largest Christmas Tree Auction
- The hosts visited the world's largest Christmas tree auction in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.
- They aimed to understand the market dynamics and potentially buy trees for resale.
High Christmas Tree Demand
- The auctioneer, Neil Courtney, predicts a high demand for Christmas trees this year.
- He believes the pandemic has increased people's desire for holiday cheer.