Old Artificial Christmas Tree Sells for More Than Your Mortgage Payment!
In London, an antique artificial Christmas tree a.k.a “a piece of plastic” has sold for a whopping $4,000 at auction, making broke millennial Santa extremely envious.
This 103-year-old tree is believed to be one of the first mass-produced trees, manufactured in Germany in the early 1900s. A century later, after multiple owners, it has finally landed in the hands of an anonymous bidder who probably had some extra cash lying around and thought, why not spend it all on a twig-looking tree?
Reports say that the tree is made of goose feathers, which were apparently dyed green to mimic the look of real branches, adding some excitement to your classic Christmas décor. But, let’s be real, who needs real branches when you can have a flammable artificial tree in your living room?
In addition to the tree’s ‘amazing’ quality, the seller also pointed out that it had been in their family for generations, which goes to show how much they must have valued it considering they just auctioned it off without so much as a second thought!
The sale of this antique tree begs one to wonder, what makes a 103-year-old tree worth $4,000? Other than the fact that it is a century old and made from goose feathers, it technically serves no purpose in the modern world other than to take up space and collect dust in someone’s collection.
Sure, it may add a bit of charm to your Christmas décor, but with both real and artificial trees available in stores for a fraction of the price, one must ask—what’s the point in spending so much money on something that spends most of its time packed away neatly in a box?
Despite the hefty price tag, the current tree owner seems thrilled with their purchase, even going as far to say that it was “a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a prestigious and special item”, which makes me wonder if they receive a monthly paycheck from ‘talking-up antique plastic trees’.
But let’s be real, with the current state of affairs, it wouldn’t surprise me if next year someone pays $5,000 for a half used roll of tinsel.
In summary, $4,000 for a 103-year-old artificial Christmas tree seems slightly over-the-top, especially when one could spend that money on something that has a little bit more…shall we say…functionality. But hey, who are we to judge? If owning a twig-looking tree from a century ago is your thing, then go for it!
