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I'm on a Mission for Globe String Lights...help please. :)

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    JennyBryde    September 18, 2010   Moline, IL

    Our reception is outdoors, and we want to have globe string lighting dancing above us.  The problem is, I can't really find a great source for bulk string lights that don't cost an arm or a leg.  

    If anyone knows of a great source for globe string lights, I would be eternally grateful!  Also, if you have any great tips on how you rigged your lighting, that would also be appreciated...I'm not sure how to like...um...set up posts or what not???  I'm thinking a 2x4 in a bucket of cement with hooks?  Not sure though...there's gotta be an easier way...

    Here are some inspiration pictures that make my heart go pitter-patter...

    I'm on a Mission for Globe String Lights...help please.  :) :  wedding globe string lights outdoor lighting Spectre1 spectre

    I'm on a Mission for Globe String Lights...help please.  :) :  wedding globe string lights outdoor lighting 0612

     

    I'm on a Mission for Globe String Lights...help please.  :) :  wedding globe string lights outdoor lighting Hugh 09 hidden creek lodge lake arrowhead wedding

     
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    elaineathon    06/12/10   Washington, DC

    Have you tried Amazon? I'm looking for normal non-globe string lights and they had the best price so far.

    Also keep in mind that you will likely be able to sell them afterwards for at least 50% of the cost!

     
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    Jamielee    July 17, 2010   North Central Indiana

    I just saw them in the garden section at Target yesterday.  About $12 for 25 feet.

     
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    Beronicab    May 1, 2010   St. George, UT

    I also saw them at Target as well. They are by the Patio Furniture/Garden Center. They have many to choose from.

     
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    jb30    August 28, 2010   St. Louis

    I just bought some yesterday!  We found some at Target, 25 ft for $13 or so.  But we then went to Big Lots and found sets that were 41 ft for $10.  We bought all they had, 9 strands.  So I hope you won't be going to the same store that we did haha.

     
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    Big Lots has them? hmm... I've been looking for these too, just thinking about them. Good to know!

     
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    toothfairyb    September 4, 2010   Vancouver, BC

    I've been looking all over too. The ones I ordered off Targets website were a christmas light with a globe over top. Is there other ones in store? If so it's worth the drive to the states!

     
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    allimuffin    June 26, 2010   Dana Point, CA

    Hi! I'm also trying to do something like the top picture, with globe lights. Does anyone know what this is actually called so I can look up some ways to do it myself? Thanks in advance.

    Anyway, I just got a bunch of globe light sets at Target since they're on sale right now for $10 for a 25 foot string.  :) Hope you all find what you need!!

     
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    ksmetamaid    June 3, 2011  

    @allimuffin:Will you be selling your globe string lights?  I'd be interested in buying them.  Thanks!

     
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    Ms. Meowerson    May 12, 2012  

    i heart cafe lights!

     
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    ksmetamaid    June 3, 2011  

    @jb30:  I'm looking for globe string lights for a June 2011 wedding.  If you'd like to sell yours please let me know.  Thanks!

     
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    I have 4, 25ft. strands that I got from Target around Christmas last year. I'm not sure what the globe dimension is right now or if we will even be able to use them at our venue. PM me in October if anyone wants to buy them, I don't have a problem parting with them and they may still be NIB.

     
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    blueeyes25    October 2, 2010   los angeles

    I looked everywhere for these lights. We finally found some we liked at Cost Plus, a little pricey. If you become a member you get 10% off on your first purchase! We bought the 30 bulb strand! Good luck!

    http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3909356 

     
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    MsGolightly    June 11, 2013   A Torontonian living in Vancouver

    I've always looked at this site: http://www.partylights.com/Strings-Bulbs/GlobeLightSets/G50-15-Light-Set-Clear

    They seem to have an amazing collection, but I've never actually ordered from them yet.

    Good luck!

     
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    Kimberly Strickland    August 28, 2010   San Francisco

    I have some for sale if you are still looking, 4 100 ft strands with clear globe lights.  they have never been used because they arrived too late for our wedding so we ended up renting them at a premium.  Let me know if you are interested!

     
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    barn_wedding    June 4, 2011  

    @Kimberly Strickland: Very interested in your lights! Can you please send me more info and pricing? Thanks!! kerrysorrell@yahoo.com

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    I just saw some in Target the other day.

     
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    sheenaireland    November 27, 2010  

    @slicey19:

    Hi there

     

    Do you still have the globe lights for sale and if so how much?

     

    Thanks!

    Sheena

     
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    Kimberly Strickland    August 28, 2010   San Francisco

    @Kimberly Strickland: My lights are all sold, good luck!

     
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    candieapril    March 17, 2012  

    @jb30: Thank you SO much for your Big Lots suggestion! I went today and they had TONS of garden lights for sale, including the round globe strands. I got 10 packs that are each 25' long with 40 bulbs on each strand for $10 a piece.

    The globes are plastic, and I wasn't sure if they would look as good, but they are perfect! You can't tell a difference when they're turned on. I'm actually glad they aren't glass after reading all the horror stories of broken lights and bloody fingers on the target website!

     
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    meganbo    August 13, 2011   Washington, DC

    I have:

    1x100' strand(C7) w/ lights (G40):

    2x50' strand(C7)w/ lights (G40):

    2x25' strand(C7) w/ lights (G40):

    1x25' strand(C7):

    I bought these from: http://www.hometownevolutioninc.com/String-Lights-and-Bulbs.html

    for my wedding.  Only used once (lit for approx 6-8 hours).  Each bulb has been rechecked and is good. 

    Please email bsch07@gmail.com if interested

    I'm on a Mission for Globe String Lights...help please.  :) :  wedding globe string lights outdoor lighting Globe String Lights

     
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    Murphymcnasty    September 2, 2012   Nashville

    Does anyone have any of these globe lights they would like to sell?????? I am going to use them as well and would love to recycle if possible instead of buying new. PM me if you want to get rid of yours!

     
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    WHICKER9876    August 11, 2012  

    @meganbo:  I'd be interested in your lights if you still have them available. = )  smwhicker3@aol.com

     
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    Murphymcnasty    September 2, 2012   Nashville

    Bee's i found some just recently at Big Lots for only $10! I would check there if you have one local.

     
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    kpzn99    October 20, 2012  

    I too am on a mission for globe lights.  I am needing several strands of them.  If anyone has any they would like to sell please contact me!  kpzn99@gmail.com

    Thanks!

     
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    lanenaprometida    July 14, 2012   Oakland

    I am also interested in purchasing globe lights. Please let me know if anyone is selling used ones!

     
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