NY Q&A: Do you think you will be spending more or less this holiday season?

As the consumer season comes into full bloom, The Epoch Times asks people if they will be spending more or less this holiday season.
NY Q&A: Do you think you will be spending more or less this holiday season?
Peter Hubl The Epoch Times
Epoch Times Staff
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Sandeen Rowe, 22, home health aide, Queens

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Sadeen Rowe (The Epoch Times)

I see myself spending more because I got a raise in my job.

 

Amy C., 16, student, New Jersey

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Amy C. (The Epoch Times)

I would say more because I feel like there is a lot more people I know wanting more this year.

 

George King, 56, insurance agent, Long Island

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George King (The Epoch Times)

Probably less, because of the current situation with the economy: the money is tight right now.

 

Ximena P., 17, student, New Jersey

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Ximena P. (The Epoch Times)

I will be spending less this year because I am not working right now.

 

Peter Hubl, 54, banker, visiting New York from Germany

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Peter Hubl (The Epoch Times)

Most likely the same as last year. We are here on holiday visiting the city, we feel very comfortable here. I haven’t been here in 21 years so we wanted to come to shop, explore, and experience this time of year in New York. It is very attractive.

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