In part 1 of this article you learned a few Halloween costume shopping tricks. Now, find out where to find the best deals NOW.
The competition for your costume dollar is heating up. There are dozens of places to shop for your kids’ Halloween looks.
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. You’ll find the results below, but first, a few reminders:
- New toddler costumes cost anywhere from $10 to $50.
- Clearance prices will show up in mid October.
- Costumes at stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon and the specialty stores are made by only a few manufacturers, like Morris, Rubies, 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: Wide range of prices below is due to varying varieties/brands of costumes.
Target (good selection)
Current deal: Up to 20% off select costumes with free shipping on $50 purchase.
- Bumblebee: $19.96 to $20.19
- Dragon: $15 to $53.99
Amazon (really good selection)
- Bumblebee: $20.79 to $25.95
- Dragon: $11.51 – $56.95
Current Deal: Redeem Gymbucks for $25 off $50
- Dragon: not available
- Baby Bumble Bee: $17.49
Current deal: 15% off with ONSAVEBIG
- Dragon: $17.20 ($14.62 plus shipping after coupon)
- Bumblebee: $17.20 ($14.62 plus shipping after coupon)
Current deal: 15% to 30% off with coupon
- Dragon: not available
- Bumblebee: not available
Specialty Stores
Current deal: 25% off with code MADNESS25 today.
- Bumblebee: $12.99 to $34.99 before coupon
- Dragon:$19.99 to $59.99 before coupon
Current deal: 15% off costumes of $30 or more with code GHOSTLY
- Bumblebee: $19.99 to $39.99 before coupon
- Dragon: $19.99 to $49.99 before coupon
Current deal: BOGO 50% off orders of $35 or more OR 25% off orders of $45 or more. Details.
- Bumblebee: $16.49 to $36.99
- Dragon: $26.99 to $36.99
Current deal: 25% off through today with code PCQ3V.
- Bumblebee: $19.99 before coupon ($14.99 after coupon)
- Dragon: $19.99 to $49.99 before coupon
Current deal: Free shipping through October 2 plus $10 off $75 or more.
- Bumblebee: $15 to $25
- Dragon: $12.99 to $60
The verdict? Overall, I like the selection and prices at Amazon and Target the best. Amazon, of course, has better shipping options. Old Navy had great prices after coupon but a smaller selection.
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.
Kohl’s also has halloween costumes. The same ones as all the other sites, most are on sale. You can then use a 30% off coupon code found on internet sites. You can also stack coupons and use free shipping as well. I got my kids halloween costumes (Cat in the Hat – usually $50 at most sites for $25; and duck – usually 20-25 for $15) Excellent savings in my opinion!