How to Buy a Halloween Costume Online
- 1). Access Web sites that sell Halloween costumes by entering the words "Halloween costumes" into a search engine such as Google, Yahoo!, or MSN.
- 2). Check how the costumes are organized on the site. Sometimes they are arranged by size ("toddlers" or "adult women"); sometimes they are arranged by category ("Star Wars" or "Teletubbies").
- 3). Check sizes. These are sometimes specific ("women's 8 to 10") and sometimes very unspecific ("child," "adult" or "one-size-fits-most").
- 4). Find out what comes with the costume. It's wise to call the costume company before you order if you're not sure whether wigs, makeup and accessories are included.
- 5). Order the costume. On most sites, you can fill out a secure order form online using your credit card. Some companies will also accept orders by phone, fax or mail, and payment by check or money order.
- 6). Order accessories needed to complete the costume if necessary. These could include wigs, makeup and props (such as a sword for a pirate costume).
- 7). Calculate shipping and handling charges. In most cases, shipping costs are based on the price of the costume you purchase, with a minimum cost of about $5 to $7. The more you spend, the higher the shipping costs will be, and in some cases the size or weight of the costume will add to shipping costs.
- 8). Check the return policy. Some companies will accept returned items that are unused, while others have a no-return policy.
- 9). Look at the shipping policy. Some companies guarantee that you will receive the item within a certain period of time (two weeks, for example). Others offer no guarantees, but give you the option of paying for next-day or second-day delivery. Note the extra cost for this service.
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Submit your order if you are satisfied with the final cost and the policies as stated on the site.
