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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 9, Part C - Clothing Services

Section 9, Part C deals with expenses for clothing services, including alterations, jewelry repair, clothing rental, and clothing storage.

Now I am going to ask you about expenses for clothing services.

Have you or any members of your CU had expenses for any of the following, either for members of your CU or for someone outside your CU?

* Read each item on list

  1. Repair, alteration or tailoring for clothing and accessories
  2. Shoe repair or other shoe services
  3. Watch or jewelry repair
  4. Clothing rental
  5. Clothing storage outside the home


  7. None/No more entries

For definitions Information Booklet »

What kind of service was this?

* Describe briefly the service.[enter text] _____________

Was this service for your CU or someone outside your CU?

  1. Your CU
  2. Someone outside your CU

When did you purchase this service?

[enter text] _____________

How much did it cost?

[enter text] _____________

Did this include sales tax?

  1. Yes
  2. No

* Enter 'C' for a combined expense.

  1. C
  2. Not combined

What other clothing services is it combined with?

* Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

  1. Repair, alteration or tailoring for clothing and accessories
  2. Shoe repair or other shoe services
  3. Watch or jewelry repair
  4. Clothing rental
  5. Clothing storage outside the home
  6. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)

For definitions Information Booklet »

Did you have any other expenses for clothing services?

  1. Yes
  2. No

End of Section 9C

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Last Modified Date: April 16, 2009