For the record, I've been an associate with Halloween Express for a number of years now. Yes, the costumes are ridiculously expensive. But yes, we are a franchise and we GET those costumes for a high price. We can't even pray to make a profit without those numbers being where they are. I'm not saying that makes it alright, but have a little sympathy; The Halloween Market sucks. We don't set the prices . .
And in regards to our stock, I put those packages up. I organized those shoes. I stocked the ENTIRE STORE only to see it get ripped to shreds by the consumers and their kids. The stock goes quickly. It gets stolen, it gets picked through, and we have to re-order at least five or six times before the end of the season. And I am not talking about small boxes. So if variety is wanted, I suggest shopping in August.
We are not a bad place. We do everything in our power to keep the customers happy with what we have. Unfortunately, we do not have as much as our competitors (depending on the product, of course), but the fact of the matter is, we are not a corporation, and we cannot do what a corporation does. read more