Now that Labor Day’s over, the competition for your costume dollar really heats up. There are dozens of places to shop, and the process of finding the best costume at the best price can be overhwhelming. Hopefully, this post will point you in the right direction.
I wanted to find out where parents could find the best deals on new Halloween costumes, so I compared prices of two popular toddler costumes, the bumblebee and the dragon, at a variety of stores. Take a look:
Things to know before you shop:
- New toddler costumes cost anywhere from $10 to $50.
- Costumes at stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon and the specialty stores are made by only a few manufacturers, like Morris, Fun World and Seasons (read this post to learn more). Costumes at stores like Old Navy or Gymboree are different.
- As always, check for coupons and watch shipping costs before you buy.
Price Comparisons:
Kid-Clothes Stores and Discount Department Stores:
Note: There are several varieties of each costume.
Target (good selection)
- Bumblebee: $12.60 to $19.99
- Dragon: $19.99 to 29.99
Amazon (really good selection)
- Bumblebee: $12.99 to $39.95
- Dragon: $11.78 – $29.99
- Dragon: $32.95
- Baby Bumble Bee: $39.95
- Dragon: (Dinosaur, actually) $15.90 after coupon
- Bumblebee: n/a
Specialty Stores
- Bumblebee: Starts at $24.99 after 15% off coupon.
- Dragon:$25.49 after coupon.
- Bumblebee: $22.97
- Dragon: $28.97 to $49.97
- Bumblebee: $24.99 to $30.99
- Dragon: $26.99
- Bumblebee: $25
- Dragon: $25
The verdict? Overall, I like the offerings at Amazon and Target the best. Each store had a good selection and good prices. Amazon, of course, has better shipping options. As the big day approaches, I’ll keep you informed of the best deals on kids’ costumes.
Have any Halloween shopping tips? Be sure to share them in the comments.
Related:
The Early Shopper’s Guide to Halloween Costume Savings
DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (my board at at Pinterest)
How To Find Scary-Good Deals on Second Hand Halloween Costumes
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