Balsam Hill Reviews

1.3 Rating 421 Reviews
4 %
of reviewers recommend Balsam Hill
1.3
Based on 421 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier
Average Delivery Time
Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 66%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 52%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Under An Hour
Returns & Refunds
Returns Process
Could Be Better

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Balsam Hill 4 star review on 22nd December 2023
E.Graham
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 28th August 2023
Jon
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 28th August 2023
Jon
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 17th February 2023
Mary Beth O'Brien
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022
Lynn G.
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022
Lynn G.
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022
Lynn G.
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
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E.Graham
We purchased a tree 7 years ago at around $1200. The tree is beautiful and all the lights work. However, it is becoming very wobbly. Upon closer inspection, we determined that one of the tree joints is cracked so it doesn't hold that section firmly anymore. This is a pre-lit tree and we have NEVER had issues with the lights and they have worked perfectly and so has the remote. I have purchased Christmas wreaths and they also work great. I recently purchased some pumpkins for fall decor and the quality left a little to be desired. Customer service promptly replaced them at no cost to me. I think the quality could be better for the price but so far I've had good experiences both with most of the products as with customer service.
Balsam Hill 4 star review on 22nd December 2023
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Posted 4 months ago
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Jon
RUN! Do not buy from this company. They advertise their trees as being a completely different price from when you check out. I contacted their customer service department, providing screenshots, and the gentleman said that there was nothing they could do. The price, which was $200.00 more than the advertised price, was the price (before taxes) at checkout. Very clever, and I am sure some consumers just go along and pay the price at checkout.
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 28th August 2023 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 28th August 2023
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Posted 7 months ago
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Mary Beth O'Brien
In late October, I bought the Balsam Hill Winterberry Forest Wreath for $229.25. In December, I proudly put it on my front door for display during the holiday season. I recently took it down and noticed all the evergreen branches had "frizzled" on their ends-basically melted. We live in Minnesota, so much of the season is below zero. When I called and talked to Blanca, Customer Service, she told me it was beyond the 30 day warranty, and there was nothing she could do. When I explained that BH should stand behind their products, even if the manufacturer does not, Blanca just reiterated her 30 day warranty several more times. When I bought the wreath in October, the warranty was already void before I ever hung it on the door. I should have gone to Hobby Lobby or Target and bought a $49.99 wreath and replaced it for the next 5 years - I would be further ahead! BUYER BEWARE - BALSAM HILL DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS!!
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 17th February 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
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Lynn G.
I bought two wreaths last year and stored them in their original box and took them out of their boxes recently to hang on my door. Tonight I needed to replace the 3 D batteries in the 34 inch wreath and I see the battery box electrical unit is broken. Had to tape it closed with black tape which is ridiculous. Balsam Hill could care less. They said there’s only a 30 day warranty…..obviously the box is poorly made so you’d think they would make good on it.
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 23rd December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Mr Grace
Delighted with my 6’ blue spruce tree. It is excellent quality & so lifelike. It took a while to open up all the branches, but simple to slot together and erect. It was Heavy to manoeuvre tree into final position, as not enough room to fit lights when in corner of room. Nice touch adding the gloves & storage bag. Gloves were needed, as branches quite prickly when opening them out. Overall, I would recommend this tree. Should last for years. Mr Grace. Cornwall.
Balsam Hill 5 star review on 6th December 2022 Balsam Hill 5 star review on 6th December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Unhappy Mom
Only received the bottom part of the tree. This company lied to me 3 times! twice claiming it was on the way then a 3rd time claiming they were very sorry and upgraded the shipping so we would have the rest of the tree in 2 days .. 2 day later-we called and asked for the tracking # and they said they would email it. Instead we received an email instantly saying the tree was now out of stock. Balsam hill is not doing anything to make this right. I would never recommend this company to anyone. A true nightmare before Christmas as we have our annual Christmas party in 2 days. Thanks a bunch for the 2 weeks you spent lying to me when I could have just ordered a different tree. Shipping issues aside- this tree was super heavy and we only received 1 box out of 3.. maybe this was a blessing in disguise because storage for this 6 piece situation would have been dreadful… also we did set up the bottom part of the tree we fid get and it was just as messy if not more than the real thing ( flocked tree) something to think about… End of the story … went out and got a real tree…
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 5th December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 5th December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Carla W.
I had a Balsalm Hill tree for 10 years and decided to sell it when I moved. It was a great tree. So I bought another one for my new house in October. I bought the same tree I had, or thought I had—their “most realistic” one for $592.92. I foolishly thought it would be the same quality as my previous one, but sadly it was not even close. The branches were very cheap-looking plastic, with no realistic brown stem colorations like the previous versions. Since I was outside the return period, they would not do a refund or even an exchange—forget about actually talking to anyone in person. I could only ”chat” with a someone who did nothing more than reiterate their “policy”. I have no doubt anyone could find this quality of tree at a much better price elsewhere. I short, DO NOT RELY ON BALSALM HILL’S PREVIOUS REPUTATION.
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 4th December 2022 Balsam Hill 1 star review on 4th December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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YMAC
We purchased a tree for last year, the lower side of the tree was out! This year I put it up and now the lower side, up to the middle is out.. such poor quality! Never again horrible warranty and you can not reach anyone..
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Posted 1 year ago
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Paul Donovan
we bought the flocked tree. first year everything was great. by about the third or fourth year whole strings of lights were going out. I replaced all the light bulbs, replaced the "master bulb and fuse and they still don’t work. called customer service and of course the tree is out of warranty- big surprise. and of course they don't sell the master bulb and the normal lights are not a standard replacement that someone like walmart sells so you can only buy them through balsam hill. well this year after dealing with a failed string we wove in a string bought from walmart. three days later after the tree was fully decorated the last string burnt out. now we have to undo the decorations, buy a replacement string and thread it through the branches. NEVER buy a pre-lit tree from them!
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 2nd December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Verified Reviewer
Do NOT buy any 'pre-lit' products! The full string of lights rarely lasts more than one season. You will waste a significant amount of time trying to replace bulbs and the tiny fuses, but to no avail. If you must buy something buy the unlit versions and string them yourself. I just hung my garland, and for the second time in four years a whole section is unlit. Last year I spent three hours completely unstringing the dead lights from a tree no more than two years old. They clamp and twist and bind the lights so they are a chore to get off. So this year I knew I would have to string the tree. Now I guess I have about three hours of unstringing a garland and restringing it. Serves me right for being lazy. Avoid the pre-lit products!!
Balsam Hill 1 star review on 27th November 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Balsam Hill is rated 1.3 based on 421 reviews