The Best Online Deals on Halloween Costumes (Online Coupons Included)!

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So, you need to buy a Halloween Costume!!!

Are you looking for the best online stores for buying your Halloween costume? Then this is the lens for you. Here I made a list of the best websites for buying a Halloween costume, with a description of what makes that specific website so good. I also include some tips on how to select the right costume for you, as well as the hottest halloween costumes for this year (just in case you're not sure on which costume to buy).

So stop browsing hundreds of useless websites from your Google search, just keep reading and you'll find the perfect Halloween costume in no time!

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Amazon Spotlight: The Joker Halloween Costume 

Adult Batman Dark Knight Bat-Man Joker Costume XL 44-46

Amazon Price: $35.52 (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now
List Price: $59.20

This will be the most wanted halloween costume for 2008. Get it while you still can!

Hottest Halloween Costumes for 2008 

These are the Halloween costumes that everybody wants this year (and probably will sold-out soon). Like last year, it is full of well-known characters from recent movies and TV shows, superheroes, among others.

The Joker Halloween Costume

#1 - The Joker/Batman

The hottest Halloween costume in the list comes from the hottest movie in theaters these days. The arch villain from "Batman: The Dark Knight" movie will be for sure the most wanted Halloween costume for this year. And how could be the Joker in this list, without his arch-enemy? Batman is another hot costume for this year, with many different costumes designs and quality to choose from.

Iron Man Halloween Costume

#2 - Iron Man

Yet another cool comic book character who recently got his own movie, the Iron Man costume comes in second place. It is one of the best selling costumes this year, with many online stores already sold out and taking pre-orders for their next shipment. If you want an Iron Man costume for this Halloween, you should buy it while you still can...

Indiana Jones Halloween Costume

#3 - Indiana Jones

Another cool movie, another cool Halloween costume. You can buy this costume complete, as well as buying costume accessories like hat, bag and whip and use regular clothes to finish the costume.

Harry Potter Halloween Costume

#4 - Harry Potter

Another movie character-inspired Halloween costume preferred by many, specially kids. The young wizard from Hogwarts School of Wizardry will be present in almost every elemental school Halloween party.

Barrack Obama Mask

#5 - Barrack Obama/George Bush

With national elections day less than a week after Halloween, well-known politicians will be another hot Halloween costume idea chosen by many people. Some Hilary Clintons may be found in Halloween parties as well.

Sports Halloween Costume

#6 - Sports/Olympics Related Halloween Costumes

Every Olympic year many people choose sports Halloween costumes, and 2008 will be no exception. It is also the costume of choice for many people looking for a cheap (or free) Halloween costume. You just need to borrow some sport clothing and sporting goods from a friend and wear them as a costume.

Sports Olympics Halloween Costume

#7 - Pirate/Piratess/Bucaneer... well, Pirates-themed costumes!

Like bell-bottoms and turtle-necks, this is a classic Halloween costume which came back to turn into "the latest fashion style". Is it because of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies?... probably... But pirate-themed costumes are solid sellers this year, and it is probably the best seller in "couples/groups costumes" category. I bought a shirt in Colombia which says "Pirates are cooler than Ninjas"... to be honest I don't know what they meant with that, but this Halloween it might be true...

Fantastic 4 Halloween Costume

#8 - Fantastic Four

Another superhero/movie inspired Halloween set of costumes. These costumes are pretty simple and comfortable (well, maybe "The Thing" costume is not so comfortable). This is a great option for couples and groups.

Wonder Woman Halloween Costume

#9 - Wonder Woman

Altough this Halloween costume has been moderately popular, it's been out of the top charts for quite a while. However this year it appears as one of the hottest Halloween costumes... Is it because of the soon-to-come movie?... That's probably the reason. But it is for sure a very nice Halloween costume for any girl to wear!

Sexy Maid Halloween Costume

#10 - Sexy Witch/Bunny/Nurse/Maid/Whatever

Are you a sexy woman? Then this is the Halloween costume for you. Simply wear anything sexy and you'll be fine. I can guarantee everybody will love it (well, at least guys will love it... hehe...).

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Share your Halloween Costumes with us! 

Is it on the above list, or not? What kind of Halloween costume is it?... Please let us know!

Which Halloween costume are you planning to use?

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starlitparlit says:

Probably an anime cosplay costume

 
 
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The Most Important Thing While Buying a Halloween Costume

The best place to buy a Halloween costume is on the Internet. It's fast, easy, inexpensive, and you have the biggest selection to choose from. Just make sure you follow the tips below and you'll be just fine.

Tips & Tricks for Buying your Halloween Costume Online 

One of the best places to buy your Halloween costume is on the Internet. They are usually cheaper, and with a wider selection than going to a local costume shop. But there are some points that you must check and some things that you may do to make the best possible buy. Here are some tips from an expert online costume buyer:

  • Remember that this is not a local costume store, which means that you must be aware of certain things: Make sure you are buying from a reputable website (for your peace of mind, I can guarantee you can trust all websites featured in this lens). Also, remember that it will be shipped, which will take some time (so don't wait until October 30 to buy your costume online...).

  • Don't forget that you can't try on the costume when you buy it online (although most local costume stores won't let you try it on either anyway). Be wise while choosing your costume size. If you can't choose between two sizes, buy the bigger size (unless it is a costume that should be used really tight, if so buy the smaller size).

  • Read the costume description carefully, everything you see on the costume picture is not necessarily included. Last year I was looking for a "Nacho Libre" costume. There were two sites with a far better price than the others, but when I read the "fine print", I noticed that one of them didn't include the mask while the other didn't include the red cape (even when both sites showed a picture with all accessories included). Be aware of this before you buy.

  • If you already know which costume you want to buy, you should do a quick search for it in all the websites below. Costume price may change considerably from one site to another. Also don't forget to consider shipping costs, which will also vary considerably.

  • You should not assume that two costumes are exactly the same just because they are from the same character. You may find the "Indiana Jones" costume cheaper in a website, but maybe because the hat and whip are not included, or it might be a low quality version of the costume (some "hot" costumes might come in 5 or 6 different versions, with varying quality and accessories). Read the item description carefully, and check all costume pictures available.

  • If you are not looking for a specific costume (any cool costume would be fine), check the clearance section that some of these websites have. You may find great costumes, at a small fraction of their original price.

  • If your Halloween costume need additional accessories, try to buy them together with the costume. You will save some bucks on shipping doing that.

  • For the same reason above, if you will be the host of a Halloween party, you may try to buy your Halloween party supplies together with you Halloween costume and save on shipping (some of these sites also sells party supplies, but not all of them).

  • Always look for coupons and discounts in every online store (don't worry too much about this, I already did this for you... check the info below).

  • Are you going to a Halloween party with your family or friends? You should look for couples/groups/theme costumes. Many of this are less expensive when bought together, plus you will save on shipping costs. Plus theme costumes are a lot of fun, your group will be the center of attention!


  • So those are my recommendations for a better, cheaper, safer experience while buying your Halloween costume online. But where should you buy your Halloween costumes?

    These are the best Halloween costumes online stores, I can recommend them as excellent sites overall. Read the details below and visit the websites in order to select the right one for you.

    Halloween Costumes at BuyCostumes.com 

    This is one of the very best Halloween costumes stores available online. Their costume selection is great, with thousands of different Halloween costumes available. In addition to Halloween costumes they also sell other related items like costumes accessories, makeup kits, Halloween party supplies, etc. I recommend you click on the red "SALE" link at the top right corner of the website, there are many items available for a reduced price (same goes with their "Clearance" link). They offer a "110% Price Guarantee", where they will refund you 110% of the price difference if you found your costume cheaper somewhere else. In addition, returns are also free (many other websites will charge a restocking fee).

    Coupons and Special Discounts

  • 99 cents shipping on orders of $60 or more

  • 5 items for $5 or less (change daily).


  • Click on the banner below for more information.

    Male Adult Halloween Costumes 

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    Adult Men Man Male Halloween Costumes

    Please see more costumes at: www.CostumeHunters.com

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    Halloween Costumes at Costume Discounters 

    Costume Discounters is one of the best Halloween costumes online stores out there. Their website is well organized and easy to understand. They have a huge selection of Halloween costumes and their prices are very good. They even have a "Lowest Price Guarantee Policy" that if you found the same Halloween costume somewhere else at a lower price, they will sell you the costume with an additional 20% off that price. They also provide same day shipping if you buy your Halloween costume before 3:00PM (International shipping also available). You can track your order from their website.

    Coupons and Special Discounts:

  • Free US Ground shipping on orders $65 or more.


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    Halloween Costumes for your Pets! 

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    Halloween Costumes at Costume Party Shop 

    This online store specialize in low-priced halloween costumes. And not necessarily low-quality, the have very cool and elaborated costumes, but prices still very good. Here you won't find most the hottest Halloween costumes, though. I guess this is because best-selling Halloween costumes are usually more expensive... so they prefer to sell not so hot (but cool) costumes at an nice price. This is a good website to check if you are looking for a neat Halloween costume, different from what everybody else will be wearing, and at a reasonable price. They offer same day shipping on orders placed by 3pm. Standard shipping is always $5.99 regardless of weight (a good way to save on shipping if buying as a group), plus you get free shipping if your order is $70 or more.

    Coupons and Special Discounts:

  • Free standard shipping on orders $70 more.


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    Home-made Joker Halloween Costume/Makeup 

    Courtesy of YouTube.com

    Dark Knight Joker Costume

    *NOTE* ALL COSTUME PIECES WERE HAND MADE, NOT BOUGHT. A Time Lapse of my transformation into the new Joker from the Dark Knight. Watch my other videos at youtube.com/herzbergfilms

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    Halloween Costumes at Celebrate Express 

    This is more a party store than a Halloween costumes store, but it does have some very nice costumes at good prices. Their Halloween costumes selection is limited and most of them are for kids, but they are of very good quality and fair prices .

    Coupons and Special Discounts

  • Get a $5.95 Shipping Flat Rate on any order. Valid thru 8/31/08.

  • Free Shipping on Orders of $75 or more.

  • Save up to 80% on selected items.


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    Halloween Costumes at Halloween Mart 

    Another nice website with a great selection of costumes. Halloween Mart is a huge costume store located in Las Vegas, which also have an online presence. The online store is very well organized and costumes are divided in several categories for ease of use. The best part of Halloween Mart website is the "Clearance" area, with many cool Halloween costumes at great prices. They only ship to USA and Canada.

    Coupons and Special Discounts:

  • $5 off on any order of $50 or more.

  • $12 off on any order of $100 or more.


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    Those were my personal recommendations for buying your Halloween costume online, I really hope they were of any help for you. Thanks for your time and Happy Halloween!

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    Other Great deals on Halloween costumes 

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    Another great site for buying your Halloween costumes is the good ol' eBay. Here you will find hundreds of costumes, at the best prices available. Just remember: this is not a regular "online store", so "selling rules" may vary from seller to seller. Before bidding, don't forget to check seller's feedback, shipping terms, exchange/refunds terms, and costume condition (some people sell their used costumes on eBay... it's a nice way of getting a cheap costume, but I'm aware some people don't like to use second-hand costumes). Besides that, eBay is an excellent place to buy a Halloween costume!

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    Share and Vote for your Favorite Halloween Costume! 

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    What is your favorite Halloween costume for this year? Please vote for it and watch it go up in the list below. You may also move down a costume that you really hate, if you want to. If none of these costumes is your favorite, feel free to add it to the list.

    Iron Man Movie Quality Children's Costume - Officially Licensed Marvel IronMan Costumes for Boys

    Iron Man Movie Quality Children's Costume - Officially Licensed Marvel IronMan Costumes for Boys

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    Batman Muscle Child Costume deluxe

    Batman Muscle Child Costume deluxe

    Batman Muscle Child Costume deluxe includes: headp more...0 points

    Childrens Costumes Boys Kids Licensed Indiana Jones Movie Adventurer Boy Theme Party Outfit Costume

    Childrens Costumes Boys Kids Licensed Indiana Jones Movie Adventurer Boy Theme Party Outfit Costume

    Adventure awaits in your new Indiana Jones costume more...0 points

    V For Vendetta Mask

    V For Vendetta Mask

    Adult Standard, one size fits all. Plastic mask fr more...0 points

    Barack Obama Adult Mask 2008 Adult

    Barack Obama Adult Mask 2008 Adult

    Barack Obama full over the head character mask. On more...0 points

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    Feel like staying at home for Halloween?... 

    Then invite some friends and rent a couple horror movies!

    001- Underworld: Evolution

    Working together to expose the truth about their bloodlines, vampire warrior Selene (Kate Beckinsale...
    002- Saw

    Would you die to live? That's what two men, Adam (Leigh Whannell) and Gordon (Cary Elwes), have to a...
    003- 28 Weeks Later

    In this chilling drama starring Robert Carlyle, the inhabitants of the British Isles appear to have...
    004- Saw II

    Detective Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) desperately tries to catch notorious killer Jigsaw in this...
    005- The Reaping

    In the wake of a devastating tragedy that killed every member of her family, Christian missionary Ka...
    006- The Messengers

    When Roy and Denise Solomon (Dylan McDermott and Penelope Ann Miller) move onto a run-down North Dak...
    007- Underworld

    Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets ar...
    008- Hostel

    Seeking out the quintessential college experience by backpacking through Europe, two American studen...
    009- Shaun of the Dead

    Thirty-something slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) has no clue what to do with his life or with his relatio...
    010- Vacancy

    A young couple (Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson) stranded at an isolated hotel are shocked to find t...
    011- Saw III

    After eluding the cops, psychopathic killer Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) turns an abandoned warehouse on the...
    012- 28 Days Later

    A killer virus (it turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs) is accidentally released from a Br...
    013- The Exorcism of Emily Rose

    Attorney Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) always manages to keep her emotions in check when she's in the m...
    014- The Descent

    A pleasure caving trip turns frightful in this horror film written and directed by Neil Marshall. Si...
    015- Saw IV

    Picking up where its grisly predecessor left off, Saw IV finds Jeff searching for his missing daught...
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    FlowersByDottie wrote...

    Great lens I love Halloween,Rated 5 stars, lens rolled you to both my lenses and added you to my favorites.Please do the same for me.
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    Oct.2,2008

    ReplyPosted October 02, 2008

    ChristiannaGarrett-Martin wrote...

    A brilliant Lens! So much information in here. Very well put together!

    I love the Hot Dog youtube :)

    5 stars*****and Lensrolled to my Halloween Lens.

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    ReplyPosted September 23, 2008

    vbright105 wrote...

    What a variety! You will probably inspire a lot of people with these ideas!

    ReplyPosted September 16, 2008

    Roy-Scribner wrote...

    Holy cow! You got it all here, Ian - well done!

    ReplyPosted September 15, 2008

    JziE wrote...

    nice costumes, nice lens, here halloween here I come

    ReplyPosted August 21, 2008

     
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