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October 21, 2021

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Thursday, October 21-October 27, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 5 Sponsored by Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association Benefi t For Benefi t For Katie "K.T." Macomson Katie "K.T." Macomson Cancer Patient ~Starting at 10 am~ ~Starting at 10 am~ Hotdog Sale Hotdog Sale Saturday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 23 rd rd , 2021 , 2021 Hot Dogs $1 Hot Dogs $1. 50 50 DRINKS, CAKES & OTHER DESSERTS WILL BE FOR SALE! Casar Fire Department Casar Fire Department 5765 Casar Rd., 5765 Casar Rd., (Hwy 10) (Hwy 10) Casar, NC Casar, NC at Salute to Veterans Salute to Veterans Featuring multi-platinum-selling country music artist FREE FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY! FREE FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY! 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The National Retail Fed- eration expects people will spend $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020. Among Halloween cel- ebrants, 66 percent plan to buy candy, 52 percent plan to purchase decora- tions, and 46 percent will get costumes. Those numbers can seem daunting for a sin- gle day, especially when watching the family bud- get, however, there are ways to keep the fun styl- ish and on budget. Better Business Bureau recom- mends the following tips this Hal- loween: L o o k a r o u n d your home. Check your c l o s e t . There are hidden sur- prises to throw together a killer costume! Doing this will not only help save money but save space too. Rent a costume. If the idea of spending money on buying a costume isn't quite appealing because it will only be worn once, consider renting. Renting a costume leaves room in the budget, and it truly is only temporary. Research rental companies on BBB. org, check the store policy regarding trying on cos- tumes, inspect the condi- tion of the costume, and read the rental agreement carefully before signing anything. Buy in bulk. It may seem counter-intuitive but buying more can save you money! Buying in bulk lessens the cost per item and per ounce. This can be especially handy on a night like Halloween when there might be more trick- or-treaters out this year. Factory-wrapped candy will last even if not all of it is handed out. And let's be honest, leftovers are tasty even after Halloween. Always check the return policy. Seasonal shops carry unique items for a short period of time in a temporary location or on- line. When shopping this type of vendor, understand the store's return policy before making a purchase. Find out how long the re- ceipt must be kept, or what happens if the receipt is misplaced. This will help avoid mishaps like un- wanted, broken, or faulty items being non-refund- able. Remember: Buying a bunch of stuff with the intent of simply returning it after October 31 is consid- ered fraud. Shop smart online. When shopping from an online website, the first step is to make sure the URL starts with "https" and includes a lock symbol. The S in "https" stands for secure. Look up the web- site's privacy policy and contact information. If it is not clearly listed, or they only have an email as the point of contact, take that as a big red flag and shop elsewhere. Also, be sure to use your credit card instead of your debit card, as credit cards not only provide ad- ditional protection, but it's also easier to dispute a fraudulent charge. Seasonal stores. If you decide to shop from a sea- sonal store, ask whether they will be open after the holiday, how long they plan to stay open, and if they will accept returns after Halloween is over. If they plan to close shop November 1, or refuse re- turns after, either consider shopping elsewhere, or take more time to be sure that item is exactly what you want before making the purchase. More tips for seasonal "pop-up" stores: • Ask the owner if there is a website in case you must contact them later. • Save every receipt. • Use a credit card to dispute problem charges with the card's issuer. • Make sure you are clear on what items are FINAL SALE. Attending a special event or visiting a haunted house Before pur- chasing tickets, research the group offering the ex- perience and make sure that there are no com- plaints about the company hosting the event. • Check out the com- pany at BBB.org. Read what previous customers have to say and see how the business responds to complaints. • Check BBB Scam Tracker and see if other consumers have filed a re- port about the event host. Attending a special event or visiting a haunted house. Before purchasing tickets, research the group offering the experience and make sure that there are no complaints about the company hosting the event. • Check out the com- pany at BBB.org. Read what previous customers have to say and see how the business responds to complaints. • Check BBB Scam Tracker and see if other consumers have filed a re- port about the event host. • Search the business online adding the word "Complaint", "Reviews" or "Scam" after their name for different search results. • Search the business online adding the word "Complaint", "Reviews" or "Scam" after their name for different search results. How to celebrate Halloween on a budget

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