Our tree is old and my husband thinks it's too hard to put together, but I'm not sure I want the pre-lit trees, I'm so fussy with lights and some have led lights that seem so bright, but it seems like that's all they sell now in the quality trees. Here's an interesting thread on another forum, and while the thread is old, it great, because it's been updated and recommended places have been reviewed.
artificial Christmas tree; Frontgate? Balsam Hill? - Home Decorating & Design Forum - GardenWeb.