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Halloween costumes are now available at Costco. Here’s how keeping track of popular seasonal items can save you time and money.
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Costco offers many great bargains on a wide variety of products so warehouse club members can keep more money in their bank account. But some deals have a short shelf life, and that means it’s time to act quickly when they become available
In particular, one seasonal item has arrived at Costco that has the potential to sell out fast. You’ll want to break out your credit cards for this one, and you should act fast before the items are gone for good.
Grab this Costco item now before it’s too late
The seasonal item now on Costco’s shelves that you should check out ASAP is Halloween costumes.
While Halloween may seem like it’s a long time away, the holiday is actually coming up fast. And, it can be an expensive event. One study from 2022 found that the average price for adult costumes is around $50, with costs typically ranging between $30 and $70. And, for kids, the average price is $30 but the typical costume is generally anywhere from $20 to $40.
Costco offers costumes at better prices than many competitors, and it has a decent selection of options for kids of all ages and who are into all different themes. For example, the warehouse club has astronaut, dinosaur, unicorn, pirate, and princess costumes (and more!), all on sale both in-store and online.
And many of these offers are priced well below what competitors would charge for similar products. Your dinosaur-loving son or daughter would look adorable in Costco’s Teetot Dinosaur Child Costume for $33.99 from Costco online, while a similar dino outfit would set you back about $37 from Amazon. Or, Costco’s Teetot Pirate Captain Child Costume could have your child ready to sail the high seas for $33.99 instead of $49.00 from Amazon for a similar outfit.
This savings can really add up — especially if you have multiple kids. And Costco’s costumes tend to be good quality and durable, so you won’t have to worry about your little princess having a tattered skirt by the time you get to the third house during trick-or-treating.
The one issue, though, is that Costco’s costumes also tend to sell out pretty quickly — at least in stores near me, as well as in locations where my friends shop throughout the country. You don’t want to leave your shopping to the last minute and end up with no selection of costumes or get stuck paying a higher price with a competitor.
Keep up to date on Costco’s seasonal items
Visiting Costco now to get your Halloween gear is a smart move. And it’s also worth keeping in mind that seasonal items, like Halloween and Christmas gear, tend to go on sale a few months before the big event.
So, when you plan your warehouse club trips, think ahead for what you may need in the coming months. If you have a chance to buy it at a good price before the selection is picked over, don’t hesitate to do it. You can’t assume the item will still be on the shelf when you’re ready for it, so plan ahead with your budget and buy these items several weeks before you need them to avoid a last minute scramble that could hurt your personal finances.
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