Why do we love Halloween?
Halloween is fun. Putting a holiday costume on, you may become whoever or whatever you want to be. Halloween is an unusual holiday that helps people plunge into the celebration and enjoy it.
How much do we spend on Halloween?
Apparently, this year will break the record with spending. According to Investopedia: “...Those celebrating Halloween in 2022 planned to spend an average of $100.45 per person…”. The most will be spent on costumes, candies, decorations, and greeting cards.
Inflation 2022 and Halloween
Inflation is on the rise and it hits Halloween as well. Consumers will have to pay more to get better costumes and decorations for this special holiday. But will people refuse to celebrate because of the high prices? Los Angeles Times reported that “Participation in Halloween-related activities is expected to reach the highest level in three years…” This means that despite the inflation people will celebrate and will spend big money. Smart shopping expert shared creative tips that will help you find alternative ways to celebrate Halloween and spend less.
Top scams to watch for this Halloween
Don’t let scams spook you on Halloween! We’ve checked the reviews on PissedConsumer about Halloween and figured out the top issues customers face:
- Shipping /delivery issues
“It shows my order as delivered but it was not. I paid 40 for my daughter's halloween costume and never got it!”
- Discounts/deals
“My issue THIS TIME is that a code that is provided for 30% off of your Halloween Costumes is not working AT ALL. It only comes up invalid no matter which costume is selected…”
- Bad quality
“...Halloween wrap around the candle melted, hole cracked in the glass and everything. I've never experienced such a thing in my life.”
- Stock issues
“...I called back today less than 24 hours later only to be told they are sold out. I really do not understand how if you did not have it 24 hours ago you got it put it together and sold all of them out…”
- Return/refund policies
“Returned a defective animatronic months ago. Spirit Halloween approved the return but made me pay another $50 in the shipping cost to give them back a product that arrived defective…”
Halloween is a great opportunity to leave all the troubles behind, at least for a day. Remember, you can have a blast even without spending a fortune on the costume and decorations!