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Review on πŸŽ„ Valery Madelyn 6 ft Winter Wishes Silver Blue Christmas Garland with LED Lights and Ball Ornaments - Front Door, Window, Fireplace Mantle Xmas Decor - Battery Operated by William Hunter

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Needs revision or price adjustment

I was very pleased with the purchase of this garland as it turned out to be exactly what I was looking for (an elegant blue and silver decor). I bought it along with a matching wreath for $120 (I think individually it was $65-70 for the garland and $50-55 for the wreath). Now that I've got it, I'm a bit disappointed. Pros: - It's a thick, full garland with lots of embellishments. Cons: - The garland itself is a darker green than expected. The photos are definitely brighter. - It was sent in a smaller package than I would say. As such it was quite dirty and required a lot of flogging and adjustments to bring it into decent condition. The lighting leaves a lot to be desired. They claim it has 20 LEDs but they don't say they are MICRO LEDs. They don't fully illuminate the garland, and the bulbs are easily lost behind branches or decorations if not teased in the right place. You either need 2-3 times as many onions or 2-3 times as many onions. The lightweight remote control is also a bit nondescript, seems straight out of the 90's with various settings to press, the last one being stable of course (GRRR!). Not to mention the Flicker/Flash setting is set to Full Flash. No flickering here! Overall: You either need to increase the pack size and improve the lighting, or lower the price. These issues are not enough for me to return it, but I wouldn't recommend buying it as is. Update: I added a second string of battery powered MICRO LEDs to the chain and it made a significant difference. See photos for comparison. I didn't have to spend $10 (not to mention time and effort) for additional lights for a $65-70 6 foot cord.

Pros
  • Useful for more than intended purpose
Cons
  • Faulty