COSTUMES SCARE UP GOOD BUSINESS.(Business)

Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) | October 28, 1992 | Copyright

Byline: CHRISTOPHER RINGWALD Business writer

The spirit of the times can be read at Tom Bridge's costume and party supply store, where Woody Allen and Madonna masks are nearly sold out and hard times have not dented Halloween buying habits.

"People scrimp and save all year long and Halloween is a good day to let yourself go," said Bridges, owner of Miller Merchandise Co. Like other costume shops, the 60-year-old store has seen the October holiday outstrip Christmas and Easter, with most outfits going to adults.

Miller estimates that about 60 ...

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