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Halloween costumes for £17
Families save £20 on Halloween with second-hand costumes and decorations.
In brief
Families save £20 on Halloween with second-hand costumes and decorations. Families can spend under £20 on children’s Halloween costumes and decorations by buying second-hand from Gumtree. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Halloween on a budget
Families could spend just £17 on a children’s Halloween costume and decorations by shopping second-hand.
Gumtree data shows savings
Gumtree found the median advertised price for children’s costumes was £5 and decorations £12.
Adult costumes also cheap
Adult Halloween costumes have a median advertised price of £10 on Gumtree.
Four ways to save
Look beyond traditional fancy dress, use accessories, check local listings, and consider second-hand decorations.
Sell after Halloween
Selling last year’s costumes can help families recoup costs and avoid clutter.
Gumtree CEO advice
Nav Dhillon said Halloween doesn’t cost a frightening amount with second-hand options.
What to do next
Families can find second-hand costumes and decorations for under £20 by shopping on Gumtree.
The takeaway
Families can spend under £20 on children’s Halloween costumes and decorations by buying second-hand from Gumtree.
