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Section 9, Part A deals with purchases of clothing for persons age 2 years old and older. IMPORTANT: The Census Bureau does not release to the Bureau of Labor Statistics any confidential information such as names and addresses. This information is only used during the course of the interview.
Now I am going to ask you about clothing expenses. You may find it helpful to refer to receipts, credit card statements or other records to answer the questions.
Since the first of the reference month, have you or has any member of your household purchased any of the following items, for persons age 2 and over either for members of your household or for someone outside your household?
* Read each item on list.
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What did you buy?
* Describe briefly the item purchased. [enter text] _____________
Was this (were these) purchased for someone inside or outside of your household?
For whom was it purchased?
* Enter all that apply, separate with commas. [enter text] _______________
For whom was this purchased?
* Enter all age/sex categories that apply to the purchase, separate with commas.
* Enter name of person. [enter text] _______________
How many did you purchase?
* Enter number of identical items purchased.[enter value] _______________
When did you purchase it/them?[enter text] _______________
How much did it/they cost?[enter value] _______________
Did this include sales tax?
* Enter 'C' for a combined expense.
What other clothing is combined with the item?
* Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
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Did you purchase any other clothing?
End of Section 9A
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Last Modified Date: April 5, 2010