The holiday of Purim will be celebrated only in about a month and a half, but many people who plan to buy costumes for children abroad, start preparing these very days - so that they will be able to receive the costumes even before Purim this year.
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The variety on websites abroad is enormous, so you should make the purchase wisely both in terms of the quality of the costume and in terms of the associated costs, such as taxation when buying more than 75 dollars and shipping prices. In light of the drop in prices in Israel, the prices on websites abroad will not always be lower , so it's worth comparing the prices to Israel.
According to Guy Rob, the VP of trade at the Israel Post, Israeli orders from abroad only increase every year.
"More and more Israelis are ordering their costumes from different websites from abroad, so we recommend starting to organize with orders already these days.
Although shipments from many sites abroad arrive within two to three weeks, ordering ahead of time will allow last-minute replacements, additions and changes, without taking the risk of delays with suppliers.
"Last year, many shipments were stuck in a global supply chain traffic jam as a result of the outbreak of the micron virus, and many parents rushed to shopping malls for last-minute completions. This year, we do not expect any special delays. Last week, we held talks with our partners at the main trade sites in China, the US and Europe to refine the boards The times of the holiday, and we will continue coordinating in the coming weeks as well."
A boy in a "super super family" costume, photo: public relations
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As you might assume, the popular sites are the biggest.
"Large quantities of orders come from Express and eBay," notes Rob, "However, in the last two years, more and more Israelis are ordering costumes from specialized websites such as Halloween Costumes and Amazon. One of the reasons for the increase in orders from Amazon is the fact that the website offers free shipping on purchases over $49 on most The products, as well as the fact that the shipment arrives within a week or two with a courier to the house.
And what are the most popular costumes bought this year on websites from abroad? According to Miki Sokolovsky, Marketing and Communications Manager for Emerging Markets across EMEA eBay, the most requested costumes align with the various television trends and current events. Such, for example, are costumes from successful series such as the much-talked-about "Wesday" of Netflix or Messi costumes after winning the World Cup, of course at the same time as the regular trends of the various Disney heroes such as Elsa, alongside princesses from fairy tales and stories.
Bioshops point out that the website of the famous Turkish chain LC WAIKIKI offers a variety of costumes at prices starting at NIS 48, such as the popular Iron Man costume.
Attractive costumes can also be found in Trandiol or Hepsiborda: these are marketplace sites similar to the American Amazon or the Chinese Ali Express, so it is important to pay attention to which store you buy from and what its rating is.
"Turkey has become a significant shopping destination among Israelis also in the field of costumes," notes Yaron Ben Eli, CEO of the YoShops group, "and this happened due to the quality of the items and their not high price.
You can also buy high-quality and original costumes in the US, and usually in many promotions that are not repeated throughout the year."
A boy in a Spider-Man costume, photo: Trandiol
If you invest - you find
Sokolovsky recommends investing time in tests, comparisons and searches on the various websites: "Naturally, with the increase in inflation and the increase in recession in most regions of the world, the prices of costumes are also expected to increase this year. However, smart buyers who invest time in searching for the right product for them, are expected to find lower prices online compared to These are in the local stores. This is mainly due to many surpluses left for suppliers abroad from the Halloween celebrations, which were held around the world at the end of October.
"The prices of the costumes range from a few tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars, depending of course on the type of costume, its quality, the shipping countries, etc. In general, there is a trend towards a significant decrease in sea shipping costs, after the price of a sea container from China decreased by tens of percent compared to the corresponding period last year, which also directly affects shipping costs".
To the question of whether it is possible to find costumes with free shipping, he answered: "Most of the shipping on eBay is free, especially for relatively cheap items. Usually, if it is not an express delivery, the costs are relatively low."
Of course, the shipping companies are also preparing for an increase in shipments.
Yoshops offers deliveries from the USA and Turkey: delivery to Israel costs $21 with a coupon code for a package weighing up to 3 kg from Turkey or up to 2 kg from the USA - and usually the weight of an average costume is 2 kg. You should pay attention that we did not choose a costume that weighs more than average, which could increase the price of the package.
A girl in an Elsa costume from "Break the Ice", photo: HEPISUBARA
Tips for buying correctly abroad
Courtesy of Guy Rob, VP of Trade at Israel Post
When ordering on the website, it is recommended to always specify, in addition to the zip code, which is important, also the mobile phone number, in order to receive SMS updates on the progress of the shipment.
Amazon offers free shipping on purchases over $49 on most, but not all, products.
Make sure the items you selected are included in the discount.
You will pay taxes on orders worth $75 or more.
If you decided to split an order into several shipments for any reason, please note - if the orders were placed close to each other, they will be combined and taxed on the total value.
There are products that are prohibited for personal import to Israel.
If they are in the package, the entire package will be returned to sender or destroyed.
Avoid ordering products prohibited for import, such as helmets (even those that are part of a children's costume may be considered prohibited for import), weapons or accessories that simulate weapons.
A boy in a Mickey Mouse costume
How much will it cost us abroad?
Site: TRENDYOL, Turkey
Spiderman costume - starting at NIS 21
Unicorn costume - NIS 53
Snow White costume - from NIS 55
Site: HEPSIBURADA, Turkey
Batman costume - NIS 23, compared to a Batman costume in Israel for NIS 129 (after sale)
Elsa costume with all the accessories - about NIS 91
Iron Man costume, photo: LC WAIKIKI
Website: Halloween Express, USA
Spiderman costume - $16.97 instead of $34.99
Buzz Lightyear Costume - $27.98
Site: Disney, USA
Mickey Mouse costume for babies - $12.98 instead of $39.99
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