jonsimp911 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I want to try adding candy cane spinners for next year... Most of the pre-lit candy canes I see for sale come in sets of 3 or 6 with one plug for the set. Obviously, I would have to cut the wire and attach plugs to each candy cane in order to plug each cane into its own channel. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if that will work because they are wired in series and the voltage would be increased to the bulbs in each cane burning them out prematurely. So back to my main question... Does anyone sell pre-lit 2' or 3' candy canes with individual light sets with plugs installed in each cane? I've looked all over online, and can't seem to find anything. Hoping to find something on sale this time a year... How have others handled this situation? Thanks in advance!! -Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75redman Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I found mine at Wal Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yes, Walmart. Saw some today at Dollar General also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsimp911 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks! Didn't see any on Wally World's website. Will check both today... Just out of curiosity, what did you guys end up paying per cane? -Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Right now with the 50% off sale family dollar is $2.50 per and walmart is $1.50 per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsimp911 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Right on... Heading over there now. Hopefully, there will be some left. Thanks again! -Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H. Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 yes go to walmart. I have noticed that online all stores suck. They don't bother ever updating their Christmas items nor do they put most of it online because their inventory fluxuates so much they cant keep track. best to go directly to stores. Sucks but we are all in same boat...lol walmart near me had 3 boxes left and I think they have about 30 or more in a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Our Walmart was out of them when I arrived on the 26th at 9am. I was going to do two more spinners next year now I'm not unless they get more in... which is doubtful.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Lights Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 My local walmart in Bangor, ME had 4+ full boxes yesterday when I was there. If you want send me a PM and I can take a look tomorrow for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I bought mine online from American sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsimp911 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Checked three different Walmarts in metro ATL... All out :-( Thanks for the offer, Maine Lights, but I think I'm going to get mine from American Sale online as well. 50% off right now making them $2.49 a piece (plus shipping). Here's the link in case anyone else needs it: http://www.americansale.com/Products/28-Lighted-RedWhite-Striped-Candy-Cane-Decoration__590211.aspx Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Lights Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I was there tonight and they still had the 4 boxes at 75% off. I picked some up, they also had tons of lights left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Wow! I'm going to a second local Walmart tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed. I'd love to pick up 16-20 at 75% off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have my eye on my neighbors yard..... Plenty of canes there...... Think they'll notice the trans-location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The 2nd Walmart in our area had about 40 canes left... now they only have 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwhite7097 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I picked up 30 green candy canes at $1.50 each at Walmart. They had plenty on Dec 26 but now ?? I also bought some red canes from American earlier this year. They worked great. The Walmart ones are a little fatter and bigger than the American ones (36" long vs 28"). I opted not to cut the candy canes that come in sets of 3. Also, while making candy cane spinners, plan on an even number of canes per. Gives more options for sequencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overeazy Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I can tell you were not to purchase them from but hate to violate any rules. I purchased 4 sets of 6 from a certain company for a total of 24 at a cost of about $6.00 each cane. Of the 24 I now have 12 still working. Almost afraid of trying and being disappointed by anymore. If you come across a site that sells them in groups of 6 buyer beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsimp911 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Overeazy, Did you cut the canes apart and wire them individually? If so, that could have been one of your problems. That's why I bought individually wired canes so they would be spec'd at the proper voltage for each bulb. Aside from that, $6/cane is quite a bit of money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overeazy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Nope did not cut them apart they came as individual canes. Was lucky to pick up all replacements for next year at Walmart. The other canes might end up in the garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knexster Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 they had tons left at Walmart this year (belleville il area). I wonder now after seeing this post if it would be a good idea to buy a bunch of extras for people who might want them and live a bit further away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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