I only took the three youngest (eldest was revising - bless him) and boy #2 was allowed to go out with his friend. Think they were a but disheartened by how quiet it was (they're not particularly bothered about the treats, it's going out in the dark, etc that they like).
I didn't buy in any sweets for callers, my children and neighbours told me it was all house parties now and onto hallowe'en family friendly, spooktacular programmes run throughout the county including fireworks and bonfires. All quiet here, not one caller on our street. I'll wait until tomorrow to see photos of my grandchildren
It could sum Coop up though in terms of imagination but then there is the liability - Imagine if some cussie had a heart attack....no way would this happen in an Asda, with their American owners.
When my children first start bringing their children around, they'd have stocked up my cupboard with goodies, so I've never wasted money on treats this past while.