How much do you usually spend on fireworks?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on June 25, 2007
“Somewhere around $100. I get lots of mortars, M-80s, bottle rockets and snakes.”
— Mike Paustian, fabricator, Lawrence
“Probably $50 at the most. We're not a big fireworks family. I like mostly sparklers and fountains.”
— Miranda Schmidt, Lawrence High School junior, Lawrence
“Probably about $275 throughout the year. I try to cap myself before I hit $300. You can go to Missouri and get them cheap in the winter. I love blowing stuff up. It's the best way to celebrate your independence.”
— Damon Lehr, Johnson County Community College sophomore, Overland Park
“Around $30. I usually just get the small stuff.”
— Travis Wittner, carpenter, Lawrence