You don’t have to scroll far to see the term “Summerween” in your social media feeds. From parties to decorations, Halloween is just around the corner.
So should you stock up on all these goodies now, or will you be tempted to spend money too early?
We went to Lowe’s to find out. Stores already have giant Halloween decorations, like 12-foot-tall animatronic ghouls that growl, laugh, and spit smoke. These aren’t the simple blow-up figures we had 10 years ago.
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Shopper Carol Cox is ready to shop and takes photos with her phone to send to her family.
“This is all new to me, that’s why I’m making videos of it, it’s great,” she said.
So should you wait for the sale?
Lowe’s manager Andrew Clark said: If you’re interested in these lawn displays, including the extremely popular octopus, don’t wait to shop as they will sell out quickly.
“Buy them now,” he said. “Make sure you buy them when you can get them.”
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It’s not just Lowe’s. Costco has fall decorations on sale in July. YouTube content creator Jade the Libra says she makes it a point to shop early to discover the latest Halloween trends.
“If you want to see all the great stuff, you have to get there early,” she said, “and I’m talking June.”
And the hottest trend this year?
“I see pastel colors everywhere,” she said. “Everyone calls it ‘Pastel-oween’ or ‘Pinkoween,’ because that’s what we’re seeing a lot of this year.”
Inflatable lawn items can cost $200 or more, and most items are now offered at full price or near full price.
Most major retailers have sales just before Halloween, so what can you do?
Jade said if you see something you like at discount retailers like TJ Maxx or Burlington, buy it before it’s gone. For Halloween on a budget, she recommends trying thrift stores.
“You can find great stuff that’s even just a year old or a couple of years old,” she said. “People are just trying to organize, sort through their stuff, and then you can find some really cool vintage pieces, too.”
So don’t wait.
“We call it ‘Summerween,'” Clark said of his massive store display at Lowe’s.
So get your Halloween decorations before they sell out so you don’t waste your money.
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