Here are some tips on how to save on purchases by buying in the right season courtesy of the book One Paycheck at a Time:
Never pay retail. Retail discounters such as Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Filene's Basement are excellent resources for department store quality clothing. The clearance racks should be checked first for additional deep discounts. Household items are nearly always cheaper at Wal-Mart, Target, or K-Mart than at a grocery store. Buy in quantity when items are on sale.
There are certain times of the year when specific products tend to be on sale. Keep a list of your own throughout the year to track your local department stores' sale cycles. Here's a list to start you off:
- January: Christmas cards, decorations, airline tickets, air conditioners, linens
- February: carpeting, dishes, garden tools, men's clothing
- March: winter coats, ski equipment, laundry appliances, bedding
- April: painting supplies, garden supplies, hosiery, women's clothing
- May: electronics, small appliances, outdoor furniture, shoes, sportswear
- June: men's clothing, air conditioners, building materials, bedding
- July: summer clothes, sunglasses, briefcases, handbags
- August: school supplies, swimming suits, tires, grills
- September: bicycles, summer merchandise, new cars (the current year's model), cleaning supplies
- October: men's shoes, furniture, fishing and golf equipment, home improvement supplies
- November: major appliances, winter clothing, houses, men's shirts
- December: avoid buying anything prior to the holiday season!
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