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"Last Word"-Big Trees Cost Big Green

SUSIE GHARIB: And finally tonight, there's always a lot of talk this time of year about how much people will be spending on their Christmas presents. Well, how about how much they'll be spending on their Christmas tree? Here in New York City, for example, live trees cost a bundle, like the $400 price tag on a 12-foot Canadian balsam or the $100 cost of a mere seven footer. But tree sellers defend those prices, saying if you do the math, they don't make much money. Figure in the tree itself, transportation costs, fuel for generators and security to be sure the trees get bought and not stolen. And then there's the other factor, Paul. Since it is New York your tree can be delivered right to your home and just like everything else, there's a price tag that goes with that.

KANGAS: Sounds like you're needling the big apple a bit there.