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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are very satisfied with the quality of the products, highlighting their beauty and realistic appearance. Consumers also appreciate the efficient delivery service and the well-organized order process. The consensus is strong regarding the positive aspects of the product, quality, delivery service, and order. People express their satisfaction with the product setup, noting that it is easy and fast. The packaging receives positive feedback for its ability to protect the items during shipping. However, there is a high level of disagreement regarding the price, with some reviewers considering it worth the investment while others find it too expensive.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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This is a lovely tree. I especially like the plug in setup and not having to connect each string of lights to the others. I like the clear information and directions as well as the storage bag. The on... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Easy order process, quick Delivery and the tree is great. Two negatives, need a plug for a tree topper, much cheaper trees have them and topper stabilizer should come with the tree. Charging a premium... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful tree, but one of the bottom branches was so severely bent when we took it out of the box that my husband had to get out his toolbox to fix it because it is one of the steel-centered branches... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Ordering was great, and easy. Assembling the tree was easy, but doesn’t feel completely sturdy in its base, I dislike the tree trunk showing at the bottom, should have more branches there, I found... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Received the order quickly after placing, well packaged, assembly was easily accomplished by following the instructions, but I’m having an issue with the lights going dim then brightens back up ?? We... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Just placed an order for exterior wreaths on the Balsam Hill website on Sunday, November 30th. Amazingly, even though it is the Holiday season, the wreaths shipped quickly and arrived on Wednesday, De... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The instructions were clear. We were able to set it up easily and using the gloves made a difference in "fluffing" out the branches. It looks quite realistic and beautiful. We live in an apartment b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Packaging was thorough, and everything was protected. Shopping updates clearly & concisely communicated. The product is amazing. I’m very impressed with this company. At first I was sticker shocked b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I couldn't be happier with my purchase. First, it's beautiful. It looks like a real tree, even up close. Second, quality. It's sturdy and well crafted. Super simple to put together. It even comes with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We made the decision about 18 years ago to transition to artificial trees for the safety of our pets. "Artificial trees" - what a misnomer to use that word in the same sentence as "Balsam Hill". Eve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We are so thrilled with everything from the Balsam Hill Company this year! We purchased a tree and then ordered the smaller sized gold Bethlehem star tree topper. It is a solid, substantial weight, be... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Fourteen years ago we purchased our first Balsam Hill Christmas tree. It has served us well! Since we have also purchased their mantel wrap and more recently purchased a second Christmas tree. Based o... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Our 8 ft Balsam Hill that we used (happily ) for many years became too big for us to handle! It was a real chore to set up and decorate so we decided to downsize this year. Although it is attractive,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The tree is perfect! This was a very difficult decision… As I’ve always cut down a real blue spruce… Your tree is stunning! From the packaging, directions , and actual tree~ attention detail in all as... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our beautiful tree arrived earlier than we expected and we are delighted! My husband had to work and so I set up the flip tree on my own and boy was he happy when he got home and saw our stunning Bal... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I love Balsam Hill! The ornaments, trees and Christmas decor are unique and beautifully designed. I love the attention to detail and all of the lovely colors used to create such stunning items! It rea... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Pretty mediocre looking tree. All these people raving about how realistic the tree is have clearly never seen an actual tree. I am really disappointed with this purchase. This tree is worth $75 max no... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful 6.5 pre-lit tree. Came in a huge box that protected the tree sections during shipping. Stand came in a special handy bag with replacements for items such as lights and tree stand leg bumpe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful tree and garland received in sturdy boxes, on time delivery and easy to take out of box and set up. Materials and real-looking, the lights are beautiful look wonderful when lit. I would no... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Your 30-minute cut off on order changes is really too restrictive. Inadvertently picked the wrong item from a list of similar items (replacement light bulbs) and realized it 35 minutes later. So cost... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very quick delivery - Easy setup - Initial "fluffing" complete but will get better as we go/learn. Tree looks awesome - have thought about getting one for last several years - finally pulled the trig... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Quick delivery, excellent craftsmanship over other trees we looked at and the storage bag I was not expecting but greatly appreciated. I've had a real tree for over 60 years and I am sure we will ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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From placing they order to its delivery every step of the process I was updated. The packaging is second to none. I've placed numerous orders of the years and never had to return anything because it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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It was easy to set up our customer account and get started ordering for our business. We placed an order and took advantage of holiday savings, plus were able to use a coupon. We placed the order on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Tree was packaged very well for delivery. Tree arrived in excellent condition, put together easily and lights work! Looks like a real tree, nice job on design. Wouldn't mind if more were lights ad... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This was my first artificial tree. It was gorgeous & easy to set up. We did end up returning it because it was too wide for our home - new to artificial tree customers should note: faux trees ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my second tree from Balsam Hill. We had a 6.5' tree for around 6 years, but decided to downsize to a 4.5' tree. We received it today, after ordering 2 days ago! I was amazed how quickly it wa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The tree is perfect for our space. Directions were clear and easy. The most impressive thing is the extra care and quality put into making the product — the duffle bag with gloves, extra hardware, l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my second Balsam Hill Tree. I needed to down-size. The most recent… a 4 ft tree that did not disappoint. Lots of branches and plenty of warm white lights! It would be enough all by itself;... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Love the tree but I was disappointed with delivery. Fed Ex left it at the end of our sidewalk instead of bringing it to the porch and it took us a while to realize where it was. The power cord should... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I needed a new tree stand, I ordered from 2 other places, both orders I had to return because they just weren’t the right size. I decided to order from Balsam Hill, the price a little more than what I... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Remote control not working! The Olde Manor House looked great, just as pictured in the catalog. When I plugged it in the windows lit up momentarily and went out. When I tried using the remote aft... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We ordered tree without fully checking out the width at the bottom of the tree. When we realized the mistake and it would not fit we called and tried to cancel. We ended up having to return as it was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My sister has had a Balsam Hill tree for 11 years and highly recommend the brand to us. So when we needed to replace our artificial tree this year, we decided to order from BH as well. Not only was th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I ordered my 7.5 FT Vermont White Spruce tree on Black Friday and it arrived 3 days later. It's absolutely beautiful, and I could not be happier with my purchase. The quality of this artificial tree... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Whole section of lights is out. Trying to fix the problem, getting to a fuse, is practically impossible. Whole sections of Lights should not go out on a $1000 tree. I won't buy another Balsam Hill Tre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The tree is beautiful. Easy to assemble and shape, although the initial shaping out of the box does take some time. It is clear effort was made to ensure the quality of the product. Shipping was also... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Just wow! 🎄I have never had a “pretend” tree, but this tree is gorgeous and looks real (even up close!). This company has its priorities in order: quality products and premier customer servic... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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While I have no issue with the ordering process or delivery, everything was easy, and the item was delivered a day ahead of schedule. The item itself was less than I would have expected. I purchased a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Everything arrived within a week, but the Capiz Angel topper arrived damaged. The solders at the bottom of the skirt are broken and the the angel does not sit straight. It took a couple of times to ge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ordered a new slim Christmas tree as we needed a smaller tree for new space in our family room. Ordered the tree on Wednesday and it arrived on Friday. We set it up today with ease. I really appreciat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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They were so helpful and professional. I would highly recommend them. The tree arrived yesterday and it is gorgeous! I bought another smaller tree and it is coming tomorrow. I can’t wait to get it u... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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He e outstanding experience began with the super fast delivery. Second, the tree is absolutely beautiful and so realistic looking. From the tree bag to the set up it was a delightful experience all th... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Shipping was fast! Have purchased in the past and was totally satisfied. This time the quality was less than expected. Not terrible just a little disapointing consideeing cost.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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High quality. This is my first artificial tree as an adult and I am 70 years old. I wanted a large tree as always but getting too old to get the big tree off the car, drag it into the house, drape lig... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Order was shipped promptly and the tree was easy to assemble. It looks so realistic. We love the tree so far. Appears to be high quality material. Would recommend to anyone needing a new tree.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I was pleased with most of my experience with Balsam Hill except the instructions for attaching the tree to the stand which did not apply to my tree and had me confused for a while until I realized th... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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setup instructions are outdated. We had no eyehole device included with our shipment. Also the box was badly damaged at on end with cardboard almost able to allow part of contents to escape. Maybe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The tree looks beautiful! It was very easy to put up and arrange the branches, it looks very natural. I have had 3 other artificial trees in my lifetime but this is by far the most realistic.I look fo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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What made this experience best in class included: 1) Incredibly easy to use website! 2) Ability to purchase and ship to another location. This was critical, since this was a gift for my daughter... See more

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  1. #6 of 6 best companies in Holiday Home
  2. #59 of 92 best companies in Decoration and Interior Design Store
  3. #113 of 162 best companies in Furniture Store
  4. #56 of 88 best companies in Home Goods Store
  5. #29 of 32 best companies in Interior Designer

Written by the company

Balsam Hill was founded in 2006 with the goal of creating the most realistic, highest-quality artificial Christmas trees for customers and businesses around the world. With a focus on quality and craftsmanship, our trees add the perfect finishing touch for families and communities to celebrate holiday joy together. After 19 years of growth, Balsam Hill’s product offering has expanded to include ornaments, holiday greenery, and seasonal décor, with owned and operated websites in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada.

Creating Joyful Holiday Experiences with Every Tree

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At Balsam Hill®, we are committed to creating the best Christmas trees on the market.
Imagine Christmas morning as you and your family are gathered around your Balsam Hill® Christmas tree. Children are giggling with excitement and happiness while the adults are sharing memories and laughing together, enjoying this special family time. You look at your tree, and although it has been decorated and displayed since Thanksgiving, it's the perfect shade of green, not a needle lies on the floor, and it looks so realistic that no one can believe that it is not a real tree. You smile and feel relaxed as you think about how easy it was to set up your tree, the welcome absence of sticky sap and needles throughout the house, and the stunning, realistic look that has brightened up the living room for over a month. This is the holiday experience we hope to provide year after year through our luxurious, lifelike Christmas trees.
At Balsam Hill®, we are committed to creating the best Christmas trees on the market. Our founder, Mac Harman, was inspired to start Balsam Hill by a family member who was allergic to live trees but wanted to create a festive atmosphere in his home during the holidays. When Mac's search for a lifelike artificial Christmas tree came up empty-handed, our mission was born to develop the most realistic and luxurious artificial trees. To accomplish this mission, our designers carefully craft our trees to mimic nature using site visits and cuttings from live trees as their guides.

Balsam Hill Premium Guarantee

We take great pride in our products

We take great pride in our products and craftsmanship. Please inspect your purchase upon receipt and notify us within 30 days in case of any damage or defect. Our team is happy to provide assistance for a quick resolution.

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Quality at Excellent Price

The holiday garland was shipped very quickly – – arriving in only a few days. I got it on sale and feel it was a very good value at the sale price. It is the second holiday garland we have bought from Balsam Hill.. The first one lasted 13 years. The quality of these garlands is unmatched.

December 5, 2025
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Online support was not helpful

Online support was unable to reliably answer my questions. I kept getting different answers to a simple question, and when I pressed for details, I was told I'd get an email from an 'expert', this email never was sent.

December 7, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill

Thank you for sharing your experience, Craig. We understand how important it is to receive clear and consistent information, and we recognize the inconvenience of getting different answers to the same question. We also see that the follow-up email you were expecting was not sent. Please reach out to our Customer Service Team once again so we can provide the correct details and ensure you receive the support you need. Your feedback has been noted and will be used to improve the reliability of the information provided across our support channels.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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We were unhappy with the amount of…

We were unhappy with the amount of little branches that was in the bottom of the box when we took the tree out, and how many broke in our hands putting ornaments on the tree.

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Eugene. We understand your disappointment with the number of small branches and the breakage you experienced while decorating. Some breakage of the tips can occur during transit, especially with frosted or delicate trees. If you experience excessive breakage or need assistance, our Customer Service Team is happy to provide guidance or options for replacement branches. Your feedback will also be shared with our product team to help improve the design and durability of future trees.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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My little tree

The service was great. The tree arrived very quickly. But the little tree I ordered was a little disappointing.It was not as steady as I thought it would be for the amount I paid. I got it on sale but it was still too much.

December 5, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill

Thanks for your review, Maryann. We’re glad the tree arrived quickly and that you had a positive experience with our service. Our little trees are crafted with quality materials and designed for compact spaces. For added steadiness, make sure the base is fully expanded and on a flat, level surface. This helps keep the tree secure. If you need further assistance, we're happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic

Fantastic! Super fast shipping, and nice to know I am getting the replacement light bulbs I need!

December 3, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARNING

WARNING: DO NOT BUY a Balsam Hill tree, most ESPECIALLY do not buy one unless it's in December (they do not make it clear you must return within 30 days, which they should, if they had any corporate conscience). We just opened the one we purchased in May. Size we ordered was per their guide. It is a JOKE regarding size and it sheds flocking like crazy; even cheap trees from big box stores have more advanced flocking. Balsam Hill will do NOTHING to support customers except send meaningless words of comfort or replace with the same low-grade and I'll-sized product. Hobby Lobby or any home store has far better premium trees at a fraction of the cost. Apparently there are groups dedicated to Balsam Hill customer service's lack of substantive support, which is corporate policy. I feel sorry for their CS agents, who have zero power to correct customer dissatisfaction. Why this company would sell trees in any month other than December is beyond me; it's unreasonable to expect buyers to set up a tree months prior to a holiday; we, like thousands of other disappointed buyers, had mistakenly put blind faith in the brand's "reputation". Our "investment" was a waste of hundreds of dollars. This tree is not usable in our new home. Do your research, folks, and avoid losing your hard-earned cash.

December 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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First of all it said my delivery would…

First of all it said my delivery would be 12/3. That changed only after I paid in full!!
It is now 12/8. We were given a 12/8 delivery date. We have been sitting here all day waiting!!!now says will prob get a new delivery date!!!!!
Not happy. You should give us some adjustment if you are an upstanding company!!!!!
Where is our tree!!!!😝😝😝

December 2, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Pleased Maine Couple

I received this tree in only a few days. I am downsizing and our 4.5 foot tree is perfect and once fluffed up was outstanding.
The directions included were extremely thorough and easy to follow. Also included were extra lights and fuses. We are glad we chose Balsam Hill.

December 6, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Ordering and delivery great but product not so much.

Ordering was easy and I received my order in a timely manner. I am dissatisfied with the product. I love the full garlands. I don’t like that they are battery operated. I set the timer which is a great feature. But the lights are not bright and the batteries do not last. Now, i have to buy lights to put on them so that you can see the lights. I will add that I purchased a Balsam Hill tree about 10 years ago and I absolutely love it.

November 22, 2025
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Reply from Balsam Hill

Thanks for your review, Tammy. We’re glad your order arrived quickly and that you enjoy the timer feature. Our garlands use battery-operated lights for convenience, and the battery details are listed on the product page. The brightness and how long the lights last can depend on the type of batteries you use, with high-quality alkaline batteries giving the best results. If you need further assistance, we're happy to help.

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