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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Save money this month by only purchasing items you need from the best buys in March list below. I included items from the Consumer Reports‘ sales calendar plus others I’ve seen on sale around this time.
Gas grills – Their a bit cheaper because of the low temps, but the prices for these are on the rise as the days become warmer. Research last years models to avoid paying the steep prices on new models.
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The seasons are changing and that means it’s a great time to buy certain items that are going out of style (at least for another 8 months). Hot spring items – like seeds – are often priced competitively enough that it is a good time to buy them, too.
Great items to buy now
Airplane tickets (Southwest and Virgin America are just two of the airlines heavily discounting spring travel) (more…)
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At the beginning of the month I like to consult the Consumer Reports sales calender, which tells me what things are good to buy this month because of sales, overstock, and seasonal changes in merchandise. Up this month:
- camcorders
- indoor furniture
- outdoor furniture
- swimsuits
Early July is an especially good time to buy a swimsuit because stores are marking them down but there is still a lot of selection. Wait until August and the suits are mismatched and only XS and XXL are left. On tap for August:
- air conditioners
- backpacks
- dehumidifiers
- lawn mowers
- outdoor furniture
- snow throwers
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I check the Consumer Reports sales calender once a month to check if the purchases I am contemplating line up with when CR says is the best time to buy. The calender is based on data from industry surveys and publications, and consultations with CR’s in-house experts. Here is what they say will be priced nicely in May:
- Athletic apparel and shoes
- Camping and outdoor gear (my camping pad no longer holds air, but I don’t have any trips planned so I’m going to pass)
- Cordless phones
- Lawn mowers
- Small consumer electronics
And here is what’s on tap for June:
- Camcorders
- Computers (buy early for back to school?)
- Indoor furniture
- Small consumer electronics
- Summer sports gear
- Swimwear (I totally disagree with this one! July and August are the best time to get steeply discounted swimsuits and not sacrifice too much selection.)
