Trees are not stunning as one reviewer wrote, but ...
926412
Trees are not stunning as one reviewer wrote, but they are exactly what they are supposed to be. A one year graft is a tiny twig. I expected that and that's what was delivered with a reasonable price for a Japanese maple that will rarely be found outside specialty nurseries such as this. I purchased four maples and while I'm not overwhelmed, this is a quality product. I knew what I was getting, but perhaps in addition to stating that a tree is a one, two or three year old graft, they should also state the height of the tree to be delivered.
138136
Pretty good tree honestly. A little sparse, but the gaps can be nicely filled in with lights and ornaments. A few inches shorter than 6ft, but ended up being the perfect size for our apartment.
1314704
This is the first time I've ordered from Brussel's and I have to say I'm a little leary about ordering from them again.  My experience wasn't all bad.  The tree was cheap and came promptly.  Also it appears to be quite healthy and was well packed.  However, while this might be a good starter tree for someone just learning how to keep a bonsai alive, it isn't a good option for someone who is a more developed bonsai enthusiast.

First the tree I got is somewhat mishapen.  The trunk is poorly proportioned (being thick on the bottom and the top and narrow in the center).  It is also twisted in an rather unaethestically pleasing manner and has terrible wiring scars.  Also when it arrived it was a little hacked up.  It seemed that someone might have tried to prune it blindfolded.

Indeed, the tree is so ugly that next spring I might just cut off the top third of the tree I received try to get it to root and discard the rest.

If you're in for a big project and want to start a new tree for cheap, this is definitely an option.  Howevever, one shouldn't expect to get a tree that's ready to grow into a prize winning bonsai without a whole heap of TLC for less than $30.
1843990
We used this tree as a non-traditional Christmas Tree for an office competition, and we were happy with the results.  The tree is sturdy, and the lights are warm, but not harsh.

If allowed, I would have enjoyed leaving this up in the corner.  It's an attractive tree!
1157017
This picture makes the product look much cleaner than it really is.  I read the negative online reviews and understand the frustration after seeing it, but I think this is still okay to purchase.  The pieces smell like myrrh, but the chunks are barely identifiable as tree-sap.  They will burn and do smell like myrrh.  There are occasional pieces of bark mixed in the package.  At first I thought it just needed washing, but this changes nothing  as if  the dirt and dust particles are melted together with the myrrh sap.  Because I have never actually harvested myrrh, I am inclined to think that this is how it is found in nature, but likely these samples are the discarded pieces in harvest that are considered lower grade.  I believe that there are much more purified versions probably out there, but this works for me.
1222213
This is a "first impressions" review. I just got the tree and put it up. In order to make the tree look green and full, I spread the inner bristles on each branch out. It ends up looking nearly exactly like the advertisement's picture. This is a better looking tree than some of the real ones I have bought recently. There are no glaring gaps in the branches - but this will require a good spacing and branch placing technique. I bought the 6' model, so I can not comment on smaller (or larger) models. I can wholly recommend this tree.
4059438
Trees arrived in good condition, somewhat thin, but about what you'd expect for the price charged. I would recommend this seller.
4261827
It's much like when you take your Christmas tree out of the box after a year.  You wonder how you're ever going to make it look nice.  But just like with your Christmas tree, a little work goes a long way.  My little tree looks very nice.  Everything but the crystals may look a little cheesy and cheap, but the overall effect is nice once you work those crystals into place.  I'm happy with it.
4439835
My second such tree in 10yrs.  What's not to love?
2466543
Solid tree, you do have to fluff up the branches a fair amount to get the right look but I do dig the multiple settings for color, clear, blinking, fading, etc...  Happy with the purchase.
2047777
Ordered and received the tree last month.  Probably closer to 2' than 3', but that's not a big deal.  Shipping took a little while, but I think the seller is a small business and I ordered while they were on vacation.  Anyway, the plant looks good - it has a nice, straight leader trained and the leaves are clean and bright.

I suspect that some of the negative reviews below could be from people who are not accustomed to ordering trees by mail, and thus have unrealistic expectations.  I do it often, and 25 bucks (delivered) for a slow-growing, rare tree in the 2-3' range is a dirt cheap.  Pricing for a similar sized specimen from the bigger mail order nurseries (Forestfarm, Whitman Farms, etc.) is well over 50 with shipping.  And trees of this size tend to be narrowly trimmed for reasonable shipping purposes (i.e., so they can use the USPS express medium tubes).  This tree looks similar to comparable trees I have ordered from the big mail-order nurseries (Forestfarm, Sooner Plant Farm, etc.) and is very cheap.  So it's a no-brainer in my book if you are looking for an Acer griseum.

I'm calling B.S. on the guy who found a 4' griseum sample in his local nursery for $35.  That's probably a six year old tree that should be selling for $70 or more for the nursery to break even.  Maybe he got lucky and found something on the clearance rack, but that's not a fair basis from which to judge the deal on this plant.
4749625
These are the least hideous little trees you can buy other than black ice. The design is still pretty obnoxious, but they smell good and don't overwhelm the car. They last for a while too.

I work in the design world and would love to design some more sleek and modern little tree prints vs. the usual assault on my senses.
897945
I wouldn't say that this is quite the one-person tree stand that it claims to be. Granted, we had an 8-foot tree, so for sheer size, we needed at least two people to get the tree in the stand. One person positioned it while another steadied it and a third person stood aside and told us if it was even or not. But that's not a big deal. My one real gripe is that it's very easy to accidentally release the grip, which did happen to us once. Otherwise, I love how stable this is, how much water it holds, and how easy it is to crank it shut. I probably should have given it 5 stars, because it is the single best tree stand out there. But there is also room for improvement.
1327126
For $70, I was expecting a fairly impressive tree - and that's what I got. Once you fan out the tree branches, it really looks like a real tree. The fiber optic cables are everywhere, not just the candles, and really dazzle with ever-changing colors. The mechanism is through a turning color wheel at the bottom of the tree, which makes a slight whirring sound. It might annoy some people, but I kind of like it. I have it hooked up to a smart switch that turns on when I arrive home, and it's been a pleasure coming home to it.
172751
I am a skeptic.  I read all of the reviews before I buy anything on line.  I would have to say all the reviews are right.  The price is great and the trees are good quality and so life like.  I would recommend without a second guess.
108764
I had my doubts about this item getting through the shipping and handling process and being in the right shape, but I was pleasantly surprised.  This tree arrived in good condition and appears as pictured.
811345
I think that I shall never see
A model lovely as a tree.
The tree from which its bones were hewn
Then shrunk and shriveled as like a prune.

A palid pattern of its former self.
I could have left it on the shelf.
Instead I took and brought it home
Where today it sits unnoticed, a floaundering micro mnome.