Candy Buffet Cost Comparison

Since we are working on producing a fantastic candy buffet for an upcoming candy-themed Bat Mitzvah in Orlando (through Party Perfect of course!), I set out to do some investigative shopping. I went to Walgreens, Walmart, and Costco in search of bulk candy to find the cheapest candy at the cheapest prices. Who has the least expensive candy? Here are the results. I indicated the package size on each item. Prices in the second column are cost per ounce:

Jelly Beans Walgreens (sale 8 oz)	0.06
Twizzlers Walmart (32 oz)	0.08
Gummy Bears Walmart (20 oz)	0.08
Lemonheads Walgreens (44 oz)	0.11
Smarties Walgreens brand (sale 4.5 oz)	0.11
Gumballs Walmart (53 oz)	0.12
Skittles Walgreens (41 oz bag)	0.12
Starburst Walgreens (41 oz)	0.12
M&Ms Costco	0.13
Swedish Fish Walmart (14 oz)	0.13
Reeses Pieces Walmart  (17 oz bag)	0.14
Skittles Walmart (41 oz)	0.14
Sour Patch Kids Walmart (32 oz)	0.15
M&Ms Walmart (45 oz)	0.16
Jelly Beans Walmart (20 oz)	0.16
York Peppermint Patties Walmart (20 oz)	0.18
Hershey's Kisses Walmart (20 oz)	0.18
Jelly Bellys Costco	0.23
Candy Buttons Walgreens (2 pkgs)	$3.00
Blowpops Costco	0.07/each
Giant Pixy Stix Party City	0.34/each
Full Hershey bars Walmart	6 bars/$2
Full Reeses cups Walmart	6 pkg/$2

Here are my candy buffet FAQ's:

Q. Where should I buy the candy for my candy buffet?

A. Walmart and Walgreens are the places to go for cheap candy (almost half the price of online candy vendors!). Look for sales (especially at Walgreens), and buy after holidays like Halloween, Valentine's Day, etc. However, if you want the candy buffet to be color themed (i.e., all pink and green candy), then you will definitely need to order from internet candy stores.

Q. How much candy should I buy for my candy buffet?

A. Between 1/4 to 1/2 lb per person

Q. How many candy containers should there be on the table? How can I spruce up my candy buffet so it doesn't look drab?

A. For the table to look full, I would suggest about 12 different containers. I purchased most of them at Walmart for less than $10/each. Look at the wedding section and the kitchen section.  The glass containers can be arranged at different heights with risers or boxes placed underneath the linens. This will give a fuller and more visually appealing layout. Also add colored table runners, photos, signs, flowers, etc. to round out the look and add more color.