Fans of Home Depot's giant Christmas decorations fear its shortage

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Some of America’s most dedicated Christmas decoration fans, who eagerly wait Home Depot’s oversized SantaReindeer and sleds are now fetching hundreds of dollars on the resale market after becoming scarce in America every year this holiday season.

The national home improvement retailer’s giant yard decor has developed a cult following.

Landon Richard, 30, of Louisiana told wall street journal After photos leaked from a Home Depot showcase in Las Vegas in March, their wish list included an 8½-foot reindeer, a towering Santa and a red and gold sleigh.

However, as August and September rolled around, the giant decoration never appeared on Home Depot’s website. Many other fans also took notice, including chatting online Home Depot Halloween and Christmas Facebook Group More than 165,800 members are debating why giant displays can’t be sold in the US this year.

is a popular theory Trump administration tariffs As some big decoration, like 12 feet “Scaly” skeleton and Santa with reindeer, imported from a Chinese company, Seasonal Vision International. Earlier this year, the company cited the tariffs for policy changes, including suspending customer support.

The national home improvement retailer's giant yard decor has developed a cult following — The national home improvement retailer’s giant yard decor has developed a cult following ,home depot,

When contacted, a Home Depot spokesperson did not comment on the reasons behind the absence of the products. IndependentAubrey Horowitz, Home Depot’s US holiday decor merchandiser, previously reported WSJ That fee “would not be the only reason why we would change our assortment and strategy.”

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“The number one focus from my perspective is that we have to offer the best value and the best quality products,” Horowitz said.

Home Depot spokesperson confirmed this Independent All items seen in photos of the Store Managers Meeting in Vegas are not always guaranteed to be in the store’s final assortment.

“There are many decisions that are taken when launching a product,” the spokesperson said.

Despite this, some nervous fans have created a gray market for the giant decorations, with prices rising up to seven times the retail price.

Collectors like photographer Derek Weeks have stepped up their search, posting on social media and striking deals to secure items before the season ends. The 44-year-old turned to social media and enlisted friends for help finding the reindeer, eventually finding a listing about five hours from his home in Enterprise, Alabama.

This 8-foot Santa, part of the 2024 Home Depot Holiday Collection, is the kind of giant lawn item that die-hard American fans are struggling to find this year. ,home depot,

“I thought about it for a few minutes and realized this might be my only chance,” he said.

Weeks put down $300 to keep the giant reindeer, a bargain compared to some prices online that were more than $1,000.

A Home Depot spokesperson encouraged decorators to explore new collections this year, noting that past collections may return in the future.

Another photographer, Amy Reed, 37, of Paintsville, Kentucky, found herself settling in after regrettably passing on Home Depot’s 8½-foot reindeer in March.

“If I had known, I would have definitely invested in it,” she told the WSJ.

In July, Reed searched on Facebook and Home Depot’s website for a giant ornament she had envisioned for her holiday-themed photoshoot, but learned that the reindeer would not be released.

Finding resale prices closer to $700, Reed opted for a shorter option, and paid about $200 after a four-hour round trip.

“It’s definitely not as grand as the Giants,” she said.