Moon Zooom: Costume Store

Overall: In contrast to the small, simplistic and grey-toned exterior of the store, Moon Zooom is an exciting store bursting with color and vibrancy. The owner and staff are very friendly and resourceful, often conversing with customers as they shopped. The costume selection is located at the back of the store, and there is a unique stock of vintage costume items that are fun to peruse.  

Spook/Fun: The store is filled to the brim with unique costumes, and every time one thinks they’re done looking at the merchandise, there’s always another room of different items. Though the variety of interesting knick knacks and accessories is vast, Halloween shoppers looking to purchase certain costumes are not guaranteed to find what they are looking for, since the costume selection is not as wide as classic Halloween stores such as Spirit Halloween and Party City. Still, the store is well suited for people who are trying to find authentic costumes and fashions from different eras, and after careful sifting there are several hidden gems. 

COVID-19 Precautions: Masks are required, and all customers and staff members are masked at all times. Still, the sections of the store are small and packed with products, so it is sometimes difficult to maintain distance with other customers. 

Price: The prices vary based on the item, but stay in the $10-25 range for the costumes, which is reasonable for vintage items. To further lower prices, customers could use coupons, receive generous discounts and even bargain with salespeople.

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Aashna Patel

In the middle back section of the store, there were several racks containing costumes that weren't arranged in any particular order. The store receives its stock from a variety of sources, including online retailers and customers who want to sell.