Best times to Buy Everything throughout the Year

...So, are you like me trying to figure out how to save up money to make some major purchases for the home or travel? I did some digging and found some great information!

Hopefully, you will find your special purchases you want to make this year in my crazy list below.

Enjoy!!!

January

Bedding

Linens

Toys

Treadmills and ellipticals

TVs

Swimsuits

Winter clothing

Kohl's fans, for example, should check out the "Gold Star Clearance" racks, where prices are slashed up to 80 percent on weekend nights. Every Wednesday, shoppers who are 60 years old and older get an extra 15 percent off.

At Target, women's clothing is generally marked down on Tuesdays, men's on Wednesday, and kids' on Mondays. Markdowns at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx usually happen on Wednesday.

Cruises

Note: (Best time to buy things, August 2013, retrieved from http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2013/08/best-time-to-buy-things/index.htm:

Bikes

Paint 

Suits 

Carpeting 

Trip to nyc 

Furniture

Pools

Hot tubs

Note: (Best time of year to buy everything, February 2013, retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-time-of-year-to-buy-everything-2013-2:)

Linens—January “white sales” and the end of each season (i.e. as spring approaches, winter-colored linens will go on sale). It’s common to see linens (in all colors, not just white!) on sale for up to 60 percent off retail.

Furniture—when stores need to make room for new inventory.

Gas grill—Like air conditioners, the best time to buy is during winter months, when demand for outdoor grills is low.

Boat—Boat shows, held from January through March, generally offer the best prices.

Digital camera—The Consumer Electronics Show and Photo Marketing Association convention mean new models will arrive in stores. Shop in January and February for deals on last year’s models.

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, retrieved from http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/01/07/the-best-time-to-buy-almost-everything/:)

February

Humidifiers

Indoor furniture-Where you shop makes a difference. Catalog retailers, for example, have been around for several years, sometimes as an adjunct to a chain of stores. Mass-market retailers, including Ikea, Value City, and Walmart, tend to stress price. Expect a fairly limited fabric selection on upholstered furniture. They will need to make room for new lines in April.

Treadmills and ellipticals-A "30-day money-back guarantee" sounds good, but returning the product might not be easy.

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Broadway tix

Prom dresses

Motorcycles

Video games

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Tulips are less expensive in February

Outdoor gear (bicycles, for example)—February and March, when new models replace last year’s models.

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

March

Digital cameras

Humidifiers

Small consumer electronics (MP3 players, DVD and Blu-ray players, etc.)

TVs-Get a price guarantee!

Winter sports gear-Hit the outlets!

Fridges-Spring is best to buy older models, so they make room for newer ones.

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Perfume

Chocolate

Jewelry

Furnace

Frozen foods

Luggage

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Real estate—March through August are active months for buying and selling, so a buyer looking for a deal will have better luck negotiating on an offer in autumn and winter.

Gym membership—Membership sales soar in January as everyone resolves to lose weight, but lag in spring and summer. You’ll find lower fees and waived enrollment fees to lure you to their treadmills.

In spring, you’ll find coupons on seasonal produce, ham, and frozen food (apparently March is National Frozen Food Month).

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

April

Laptop computers

Desktop computers

Digital cameras

Lawn mowers

Spring clothing-Check out luxury consignment shops!

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Vacuum cleaners 

Tropical trips 

Roof

Skis

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Cookware—April and May (think graduation and wedding prime time) 

Used car—Dealers increase their inventory in April to start the spring selling season. You’ll find a good selection and willing negotiators.

Tires and auto parts—During April (National Car Care Month)

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

May

Athletic apparel and shoes-The lighter the sneaker, the better it performs.

Camping and outdoor gear

Carpeting

Cordless phones

Lawn mowers

Mattresses-Hint: Stores usually keep pricier models up front.

Small consumer electronics

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Memorial Day: 

Mattress—New mattresses arrive in stores in May, when you’ll find a good deal on the previous year’s models.

Fridge

Alaska trip

Office furniture

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Peonies are less expensive.

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

June

Camcorders

Carpeting

Computers

Indoor furniture-Stores need to make room for new lines.

Pots, pans, and dishware-Good time to stock up for wedding registry gifts.

Small consumer electronics

Summer sports gear-Backpack baby carriers for hiking, Sunscreen, Bug bite sprays

Swimwear-Less selection available

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Cell phones 

Bbq supplies 

Tools 

Deodorant 

Textbooks

Gym membership

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Vacuum cleaner—when new models hit the floors

Hardware—Big sales occur around Father’s Day 

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

July

Camcorders

Indoor furniture

Outdoor furniture-Stores need to make room for fall merchandise.

Swimwear

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Bottled water

Furniture

Stoves

Fruit

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Furniture—when stores need to make room for new inventory.

Handbags

Back to school stuff-July 4th-

Note: The best time for back to school shopping, August 2012, retrieved from http://business.time.com/2012/08/06/the-best-time-for-back-to-school-shopping/

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

August

Air conditioners-low selection

Backpacks-Check that shoulder strap anchor points rest 1 to 2 inches below the top of the shoulders.

Dehumidifiers

Outdoor furniture

Snow blowers

This year’s car models

Spa treatments

Stocks

Swingset 

Flipflops

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Swings, beach and pool toys, swimming gear, and other outdoor items go on sale in August, when retailers are trying to make room for fall and winter items.

TV—Sales can be found throughout the year. Times to note include Black Friday, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, right after New Year’s Day, before the Super Bowl, and in May and June. New models hit stores in August and September, when you’ll find sales on new models and discounts on the previous year models.

Shoes

Underwear

Socks

SOME STATES HAVE ONE WEEKEND OF TAX FREE SHOPPING IN AUGUST

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

September

Bikes-Find a good bike shop

Digital cameras

Gas grills

Lawn mowers

Shrubs, trees, and perennials

Small consumer electronics-DVD players, MP3 players

Snow blowers

Spa treatments

This year’s car models

China, dinnerware, glasses, flatware

LABOR DAY: Paint, home improvement goods, mattresses

Budget travel-AFTER LABOR DAY, prices drop on airfare, luggage, theme parks, hotels. Purchase on a Monday or a Tuesday. Costco gives deeper travel discounts.

After labor day: flowers and plants, car lease, virginia beach trip, wine, sunglasses, patio furniture

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Home appliances—New models arrive in September and October, when you’ll find good deals on last year’s models. Holiday weekends—Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day—also are good bets for deals. If you’re willing to buy an appliance with a ding or a scratch, you can save hundreds.

Shrubs, trees, etc.—Autumn is a good time to buy bulbs (store them according to directions on the packaging) and trees and shrubs (nurseries are trying to clear out inventory).

New car—New models roll into the lot in fall, so shop in September for last year’s model. Shop on a weekday at the end of the month to get the undivided attention of a salesperson trying to make their monthly quota.

For holiday travel, start looking in September to get a good price. Fares can change quickly, and much depends on the carrier and the market.

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

October

Bikes

Computers (New models show up this month and January and July)

Digital cameras

Gas grills

Lawn mowers

Winter coats

trip to Hawaii or Beijing 

trees 

bushes

jeans

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Cookware—October and November (holidays approaching).

October (Fall Car Care Month), you are likely to find buy-three-get-one-free deals on tires, free oil changes, and other checkups.

Note: (The best time to buy almost everything, 2010)

November

Baby products-especially strollers and stroller accessories

Bikes
Horses

Camcorders

Gas grills

GPS navigators

Toys-Regular toys, not “hot selling” toys

TVs

Wedding dresses

Coupons—While coupons are available throughout the year, the most coupons appear in the Sunday paper during November and December. The best deals on turkeys can be found two weeks before Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Sweaters
Intimate apparel

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

December

Bikes

Camcorders

Gas grills

GPS navigators
TVs

Home appliances, large and small

Small consumer electronics

Toys

Note: (Best time to buy things, 2013)

Apartment lease 

Boats 

NFL Tix

Champagne

Golf clubs

Trip to Europe 

Gaming systems: bundled for holidays

Fall/winter clothes: After the holidays

Baby gear like high chairs

Note: (The best time to buy everything, 2013)

Happy Saving!!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Resources:

Best time to buy things, August 2013, retrieved from http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2013/08/best-time-to-buy-things/index.htm:

Best time of year to buy everything, February 2013, retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-time-of-year-to-buy-everything-2013-2:

The best time to buy almost everything, retrieved from http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/01/07/the-best-time-to-buy-almost-everything/:

The best time for back to school shopping, August 2012, retrieved from http://business.time.com/2012/08/06/the-best-time-for-back-to-school-shopping/

Additional resources used: 

———————————————

The best time to buy anything during the year by Whitson, Gordon, January 2015, retrieved from http://lifehacker.com/5973864/the-best-time-to-buy-anything-during-the-year