No tricks — just some treats!
Reese’s set up a “candy converter” vending machine in New York City where people can trade their unwanted Halloween candy for peanut butter cups.
“Disappointment goes in. Reese’s cups come out,” according to a video from the candy corporation.
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The vending machine is located on Fifth Avenue between Washington Square North and East 8th Street — near Washington Square Park. People will be able to swap out candy from 4 to 9 p.m. Up to 10,000 pieces of candy will be distributed.
People can insert their unwanted candy in a slot on the machine, and the machine dispenses peanut butter cups below.
According to a survey conducted on behalf of Reese’s, 90% of Americans said they wished they could swap out their Halloween candy.
“Let’s be honest, we’ve all received Halloween candy that we don’t want, so Reese’s is saving Halloween this year with its very own Candy Exchange Vending Machine,” said Hershey spokesperson Anna Lingeris.
Lingeris said the response to the converter has been “incredible. Unreal. Amazing.”
Twitter users shared excitement over the vending machine.
For those eagerly awaiting the possibility of more “candy converters” around the country next year, Reese’s enthusiasts will have to wait and see what the next spooky season holds.
“We’ve had an overwhelming response so stay tuned to see what Halloween 2019 will bring,” said Lingeris.
“Come see us today and get your Reese’s! We know you want some!”
