The summer is officially over when you start talking about C9 led christmas lights. But now is the time to get them. People are trying to get rid of their old inventory to make room for the new stuff. So, you have prices that are discounted and affordable. I actually need a new tree this year – I had the led fiber optic tree and it is really so pretty but it has fallen down too many times. They have to make the bases more sturdy on them. And I like the led lights because they do not heat up and they cost so much less when it comes to your electric bills.