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Sales Cycles – The Secret to Shopping Savings |
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Coupons and discount codes are great for saving money on certain merchandise, but nothing beats those amazing deals you're sometimes lucky enough to find on sale. Wouldn't it be great if some sort of basic guide existed that revealed when these sales generally tended to occur. Think of the money you could save throughout the year just buying the items you already want and need. Well, look no further. According to consumer reports experts everywhere, sales aren't always random events to temporarily boost a store's bottom line. Major sales are actually cyclical and even generally predictable to those in the know. This means that with this knowledge and a little planning, you could save big throughout the year. With this in mind, check out this general guide to the sales cycles compiled by consumer reports experts. Print it out and, when you need to buy something from the list, plan ahead and save! JANUARY: Christmas decorations (up to 90% off in some cases); Linens; Bikes; Outdoor gear; Furniture; Winter coats (up to 75% off in some cases); CDs and DVDs; Cookware; Swimwear; Toys. FEBRUARY: Winter clothes; Houses and Condos; Humidifiers; Small Consumer Electronics; MP3s and digital cameras; Treadmills. MARCH: Video games; China; Computers. APRIL: Electronics. MAY: Towels; Athletic apparel; Cordless phones; Small appliances; Mother's Day materials. JUNE: Tools; Father's Day materials; Computers; Swimwear. JULY: School supplies; Computers; Furniture; Swimwear. AUGUST: Pool toys; Sandals; Patio furniture; Air conditioners; Camping equipment; Dehumidifiers. SEPTEMBER: Summer clothes; Inflatable pools; Gas grills; Shrubs, trees, perennials. OCTOBER: Lawn mowers. NOVEMBER: Baby products; Toys; Halloween items. DECEMBER: Christmas items (after Christmas Day); Wedding dresses; Cars. |