Halloween Spending

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Story Published: Oct 30, 2009 at 6:07 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 30, 2009 at 6:08 AM EST

Retailers are hoping for treats, but might get some tricks this Halloween thanks to the economy. The National Retail Federation says consumers are expected to spend an average of $56.31 on Halloween.. down from $66.54 last year. Total spending on the holiday is expected to reach $4.75 billion. About 30% of consumers say the economy will impact spending. 88% of those consumers say they will spend less.

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HOW ARE PEOPLE SAVING THIS YEAR?
46.5% buy less candy
35.4% use old decorations
16.8% make costumes
15.8% reuse last year's costumes
26.4% opt out of activities

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