If you want to get a good deal on the products you need to buy throughout the year, timing your purchases is a good strategy. Different types of products go on sale at different times of year. Use this shopping calendar to plan when you will buy various items and get big savings.
January
- Clothing: In January, clothing stores hold sales to get rid of leftover Christmas stock. If you don’t care about having the latest high-fashion picks, this is a great time of year to bolster your wardrobe.
- Furniture: Furniture companies release new ranges twice a year, in August and February. January is a good time to get good deals in clearance sales.
- Linens: Traditionally, January is the month of linen sales.
February
- Cell Phones: Look out for buy-one-get-one-free sales in honor of Valentine’s Day. Get together with a friend and treat yourself to new devices.
- Broadway Tickets: February is the slow season on Broadway, so you can grab good deals on tickets.
March
- Golf Clubs: This is the time of year when golf companies are releasing new club models. Pick up a good deal on last year’s set.
- Luggage: Between vacation seasons, bags are going cheap. Stock up for the summer now.
April
- Sneakers: Between the rush of New Year’s resolutions and the summer enthusiasts, footwear stores hold sales to shift sneaker stock.
- Thrift Stores: Many people clear out their homes in spring, which means thrift stores get a lot of donations. Take the chance to pick up some pre-loved home goods.
May
- Refrigerators: New refrigerator models are released in May, which means you can expect discounts on last year’s models.
- Office Furniture: Pick up good deals on desks and office chairs after tax day.
June
- Gym Memberships: With people heading outside to exercise, gym memberships and equipment prices drop at the beginning of summer.
- Tools: Find good deals on power tools in the Father’s Day sales.
July
- Furniture: With new furniture coming out in August, July is a good time to pick up deals on last year’s models.
- Video Games: Steam holds its summer sale in July, while console games released during winter start to go on sale around this time.
August
- Swimsuits: As summer comes to a close, pick up a good deal on next year’s swimsuit.
- Kids’ Clothing: During back-to-school season, many kids’ clothing stores hold sales.
September
- Appliances: New models of most big appliances come out in September, which means old models go on sale.
- Bicycles: September is also when new bicycle models come out, leading to sales.
- Cars: At the end of September, last year’s car models drop in price as this year’s models come out.
October
- Jeans: After the back-to-school rush, stores usually have leftover jeans that they are keen to sell.
- Patio Furniture: Now that temperatures are dropping and people no longer want to sit outside, patio furniture prices fall.
November
- Electronics: Look out for good deals on televisions and other electronics during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
December
- Pools: Who wants to install a pool in the middle of winter? If you want a good deal, now is the time to buy.
- Champagne: Stock up on champagne for the holiday season as companies compete with each other to offer the best deal.
Dental Savings
It’s always a good time to invest in a dental discount plan from DentalSave. Our dental plans save you 20-50% off every dental visit and unlike traditional insurance, there are no caps on use and plans are active one year from the date of joining – so no need to rush for appointments before the end of the year.
