yard decor for Christmas inflatables, what is the best and the average ?

Question

I want to buy probably on ebay some outdoor inflatables, I got 2 great used ones last year on ebay so I know how they work and all, but I am trying to price them. I know Gemmy is a great brand and many< I think, have tried to copy them. I don't have to have top notch, but I do want ones that will hold up from year to year. Is Airblown a different company and are they good and tell me what other companies are good or bad or ?? I dont have a lot to spend, but love to cheer up the yard for the neighborhood kids, not to keep up with the Jones, so update this Grandma aged 56 OK ? thanks

Answer 1

Whatever you do, don't buy the brand they are selling at Big Lots which I think is their own brand. They are much cheaper than you will see either on ebay or even at WalMart, but they are a huge pain in the butt. Several of our neighbors bought them and it is a constant struggle to keep them inflated. They work for a couple of days and then you see them all slumped in a heap. One is a snow globe, one is a santa and sleigh (on the roof yet!) and one is a snow man with a large top hat. We get a lot of wind through our canyon and that seems to batter them around more than they are meant to withstand.