[gcbike]

seems like another scam to jack prices up,there has always been tariffs on Chinese goods

 

[princeofdarknessMikeW]

seems like another scam to jack prices up,there has always been tariffs on Chinese goods

Yeah but not 145% 😞😐

 

[thespookster03]

I’m always happy to see props from past years return, because it gives people another chance to get them who didn’t buy them the prior year, plus it makes it a lot easier to source replacement parts if needed. But with Lowe’s increasing the prices this high, I can’t imagine anybody paying these premiums for these props. Anybody willing to spend $600 on bone collector would have bought him already last season, whether it be in stores over the summer or from a scalper. Last season they were definitely high, but I was able to get most of what I wanted 75% off so I didn’t mind too much.

 

[01GTB]

Everything is up 50 dollars from last year looks like.

Kraken is $100 more than last year 😮

 

[anchors]

I think this is a year where I wait until October to even look at Lowe's stuff and get what's left for 50% off or more. Regular folks aren't going to pay these prices and the Halloween community is more focused on Home Depot.

 

[Kermit2024]

I think this is a year where I wait until October to even look at Lowe's stuff and get what's left for 50% off or more. Regular folks aren't going to pay these prices and the Halloween community is more focused on Home Depot.

That is me! Exactly what I will be doing this year

 

[phoenix1172]

Kraken is $100 more than last year 😮

I find this crazy. I wonder how much of this is tariff related and how much is taking advantage of an item that was very popular last year (probably some of both)? I ended up returning the one I bought at $200 last year because of the paint and lighting issues. It was unfortunate since I thought it was one of the better items sold regardless of location last year. I give a lot of credit to Home Depot keeping the 12' skeleton at the same $299 price over the last four years even with how popular it is and how much it was selling for on the secondary market. They easily could have raised the price on that and still sold everything they had in stock, but didn't.

 

[bingo666]

I find this crazy. I wonder how much of this is tariff related and how much is taking advantage of an item that was very popular last year (probably some of both)? I ended up returning the one I bought at $200 last year because of the paint and lighting issues. It was unfortunate since I thought it was one of the better items sold regardless of location last year. I give a lot of credit to Home Depot keeping the 12' skeleton at the same $299 price over the last four years even with how popular it is and how much it was selling for on the secondary market. They easily could have raised the price on that and still sold everything they had in stock, but didn't.

My company is raising prices on items that have been overstocked for months just because they can. Corporate America sucks.

 

[JJC]

My company is raising prices on items that have been overstocked for months just because they can. Corporate America sucks.

Can you say which company that is without getting into trouble?

 

[CGI Michael Myers]

I have no idea who’s going to pay those prices, it’s too expensive for casual decorators and hardcore Halloween fans would rather buy something that’s high quality. If Home Depot and Spirit are this expensive too then I’m done lol.

 

[bingo666]

Can you say which company that is without getting into trouble?

Not a good idea to name the company, but it is a small part of a giant conglomerate. Looks like all the other companies in the same GPS field are doing the same thing. Public corporations are obsessed with profit margin and growth, not in providing a good product and stable company, at least in the 3 I have worked for.

 

[Saki.Girl]

this reminds me of the gargoyle i got from costco many years ago i paid 75 from and was very heavy .

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Haunted-Hill-Farm-3-58-ft-Freestanding-Moaning-Lighted-Gargoyle-Animatronic/5015377507

 

[Saki.Girl]

this one is pretty cool looking

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Haunted-Hill-Farm-5-08-ft-Freestanding-Lighted-Tombstone-Animatronic/5015377583

 

[SLCGirl]

I'm just waiting for Sparky to go up for sale. Here boy!

 

[gcbike]

me too

 

[halloween71]

Me three lol

 

[JJC]

Two props that are on my list are the wicked witch and the see tru skeletal prop.
I’m hoping we get some specs on those two soon.

 

[CzarinaKatarina]

Halfway to halloween is on... I broke down and bought the kraken (even though the price is higher)... that paint problem had better have been fixed... my daughter is threatening to re-do it in purple glitter

 

[Malicious]

this one is pretty cool looking

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Haunted-Hill-Farm-5-08-ft-Freestanding-Lighted-Tombstone-Animatronic/5015377583

That one was also offered by I believe it was Costco in years past for much cheaper ( I bought one )

 

[JJC]

Halfway to halloween is on... I broke down and bought the kraken (even though the price is higher)... that paint problem had better have been fixed... my daughter is threatening to re-do it in purple glitter

Can you lets us know if the paint job has been fixed? I’m trying not to give in since there are other props on my list for this season. Last year this was one of my must buys, but the reviews convinced me to skip it.