TPOPS Definition of Items

Items that will be asked about in the survey	Purchases within the past:
Barbeque Grills, Powered Lawn and Garden Equipment, or Other Outdoor Items	1 Year
Lawn and Garden Supplies or Insecticides	1 Year
Pet Services such as Grooming, Boarding, or Training	1 Year
Veterinarian Services	1 Year
Men's Accessories Including Hats, Ties, Belts, or Wallets	1 Year
Women's Hosiery or Accessories	6 Months
Women's Underwear, Nightwear, or Swimwear	6 Months
Men's Socks, Underwear, Nightwear or Swimwear	3 Months

 

Barbecue Grills, Powered Lawn and Garden Equipment, or Other Outdoor Items

Includes:

• Lawn and garden equipment
• Gas/electric outdoor grills
• Cultivators
• Charcoal grills
• Outdoor vacuums
• Power mowers
• Shrub and hedge trimmers
• Garden tractors
• Nylon line trimmers
• Snow blowers
• Shredders/mulchers
• Leaf blowers
• Chain saws
• Outdoor decorative items
• Outdoor lights
• Decorative pools or fountains
• Statues
• Wind chimes
• Bird houses
• Planters

Includes barbecue grills: such as gas, charcoal, and electric barbecue grills; all powered lawn and garden equipment: including power mowers, riding mowers, garden tractors, cultivators, snow throwers and blowers, leaf sweepers or blowers, outdoor vacuums, shrub and hedge trimmers, grass shears, bladeless nylon-line trimmers, shredders/mulchers, chain saws, log splitters, and various attachments to these items. Outdoor decorative items: such as non-permanent patio covers, outdoor lights or spotlights, decorative pools or fountains, statues, chrome balls, gazebos, bridges, wind chimes and bells, trellis, weather vanes, birdbaths, bird houses, and planters.

Excludes:

• Rental and repair of outdoor barbecues
• Rental and repair of lawn and garden equipment

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Lawn and Garden Supplies or Insecticides

Includes:

• Outdoor plants
• Potting soil
• Bulbs
• Fertilizer
• Seeds
• Plant food
• Top soil
• Weed killers
• Mulch
• Crushed rock
• Insecticides
• Pesticides

Includes outdoor plants bulbs seeds potting soil top soil mulches peat moss plant food/root feeders crushed rock fertilizers weed killers (herbicides) insecticides pesticides and all indoor and outdoor pest killers.

Excludes:

• Indoor plants

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Pet Services such as Grooming, Boarding, or Training

Includes:

• Grooming
• Boarding
• Obedience training
• Licenses

Includes grooming (shampoo, flea dipping, skin dipping, clipping nails, and hooves reshod), boarding, stable expenses, obedience training, and other services for pets.

Excludes services provided by veterinarians or animal hospitals.

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Veterinary Services

Includes:

• Medical Exams
• Vaccinations and shots
• Operations
• Lab services
• Pharmacy services
• Euthanasia services

Includes medical exams, vaccinations and shots including distemper, rabies, parvo virus, de-worming; all operations such as neutering, ear cropping, dental, tail docking, declawing, and dew claw removal. Also includes laboratory services such as anesthesia, blood transfusion, iv, x-rays. Includes dental services, pharmacy services, and euthanasia services and other services performed by veterinarians.

Excludes boarding fees other than hospitalization, and prescription pet food.

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Men's Accessories Including Hats, Ties, Belts, or Wallets

Includes:

• Sunglasses
• Handkerchiefs
• Hats and caps
• Gloves and mittens
• Ties
• Scarves
• Umbrellas
• Walles and money clips
• Plastic fold-up raincoats

Includes all types of men's accessories sold specifically for use by men or in men's sizes. Includes sunglasses, all varieties of hats (baseball caps, fedoras, visors, ski or snow hats, cowboy and western hats, berets), ear muffs, bandanas, mittens, gloves (dress, driving, winter, work, or gardening), glove liners, scarves, wallets, coin cases, passport holders, ID and card cases, money clips, key rings and chains, key cases, handkerchiefs, pocket squares, suspenders, belts, ties (regular, clip-ons, and bow-ties), umbrellas, plastic fold-up raincoats and other rain gear, aprons, and shoe laces.

Excludes:

• Sports equipment
• Goggles and protective eyewear
• Helmets
• Luggage
• Ties
• Backpaks and duffle bags
• Watches and jewelry

Excludes any apparel-related sport equipment items such as gloves, knee pads, goggles, protective eyewear (such as racquetball glasses), and helmets; prescription glasses and eyewear; luggage, garment bags, duffle and gym bags, backpacks, beach bags, overnight bags, camera bags, and lunch bags; and watches and jewelry items for men.

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Men's Socks, Underwear, Nightwear, or Swimwear

Includes:

• Socks
• All varieties of men's underwear, briefs, boxer-briefs, thermals etc.
• T-Shirts intended for use as undershirts
• Athletic undershirts
• Shower wraps
• Beach robes
• Swimwear

Includes all types and styles of men's underwear, hosiery, nightwear, loungewear, and swimwear sold in men's sizes (36 and above, in short, regular, tall, big, or long). Underwear includes briefs, boxer shorts, boxer briefs, undershirts, union suits, thermal underwear, and underwear sets. Hosiery includes dress, casual, and sport socks (ankle, crew, mid-calf, knee, etc.), slipper socks, and legwarmers. Sleepwear items include pajama pants, shorts, shirts, and pajama sets, nightgowns, and robes/bath robes. Swimwear includes swim trunks, swimming briefs, rash guards, beach robes, and other swim cover-up items.

Excludes:

• Medical compression underwear
• Surgical support socks or hosiery
• Baseball socks, knee pads, leg or knee wraps

Excludes medical compression underwear, undershirts, and socks/legwear; surgical support socks and similar hosiery; and any apparel-related sport equipment items such as baseball socks, knee pads, and leg or knee wraps.

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Women's Hosiery or Accessories

Includes:

• Hosiery such as pantyhoses, tights, and stockings
• Leg warmers
• Scarves and handkerchiefs
• All purses and wallets
• Umbrellas
• Gloves and mittens
• Belts
• Hats
• Sunglasses

Includes all types and styles of women's hosiery and accessories sold in juniors, misses, petites, and women's plus sizes or specifically for use by women. Hosiery includes: tights, pantyhose, thigh highs, knee-highs, dress, casual, and spot socks (ankle, crew, mid-calf, knee, etc.), slipper socks, and legwarmers. Women's accessories include purses (hand or shoulder bags), clutches, wallets, coin cases, passport holders, ID and card cases, key rings and chains, key cases; scarves; handkerchiefs; mittens, gloves (dress, driving, winter, or gardening), glove liners; all varieties of hats (sun, rain, and ski or snow hats, fedoras, baseball caps, visors, cowboy and western hats, berets, tam, and cloche hats), bandanas; suspenders and belts; umbrellas, plastic fold-up raincoats and other rain gear; sunglasses; aprons and shoe laces.

Excludes:

• Sport related clothing, gloves, goggles, knee pads
• Luggage
• Jewelry and watches

Excludes any apparel-related sport equipment items such as gloves, knee pads, goggles, protective eyewear (such as racquetball glasses), and helmets; prescription glasses and eyewear; luggage, garment bags, duffle and gym bags, backpacks, beach bag, overnight bags, camera bags, and lunch bags; and watches and jewelry items for women.

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Women's Underwear, Nightwear, or Swimwear

Includes:

• Pajamas and nightgowns
• Bath and beach robes
• Bras
• Slips
• Camisoles
• Teddies
• Swim tops, bottoms, dresses, etc.

Includes all types and styles of women's underwear, lingerie, nightwear, loungewear, and swimwear sold in sold in juniors, misses, petites, and women's plus sizes. Underwear includes all underpants (brief, hipster, bikini, thong styles, etc.), bras (regular, sports, nursing, push-up, etc.), union suits, thermal underwear, and underwear sets. Sleepwear items include pajama pants, shorts, shirts, and pajama sets, nightgowns, housecoats, and robes/bath robes. Other eligible undergarments include slips, undershirts or camisoles, all shape wear items, teddies, and corsets and bustiers. Swimwear includes one- and two-piece bathing suits (swim tops and swim bottoms sold separately are eligible), swim dresses, rash guards, sarongs, beach robes, and other swim cover-up items.

Excludes medical compression underwear, undershirts, and similar undergarments.

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Last Modified Date: December 31, 2018