Best Time to Buy

Posted on by Emily in Budgeting, General, Saving Money & Finances

Best Time to Buy

Many savvy shoppers know that there is a “best” time to buy pretty much everything. Whether a product’s price drops because of seasonal sales, off season prices, introduction of new models, etc– there is quite a bit of fluctuation in most items’ market value. If you’re looking to make a purchase in the near future of pretty much anything, it’s important that you do your homework and get the best price possible. You might be surprised at how much you can save if you wait until the right moment.

Best Time to Buy

Let’s take a look at some of the “best” times to buy some high ticket items.

December Best Time to Buy Football Gear

As the football season winds down, it’s the best time for athletes to get their gear on. Prices always drop when the demand is lower and such is the case with football gear.

Jan and March Best Time to Buy Perfume

After Christmas and after Valentine’s Day, but not in between. Take advantage of the surplus of the product with lessened demand after these two big perfume-giving holidays.

January and July Best Time to Buy Furniture (Guide Freeshipping.org)

Looking for a new sofa? Bed? Dining set? January and July are when all the sales hit the furniture industry and it’s prudent for anybody in need to take advantage of the low prices.

March Best Time to Buy Golf Clubs

It’s the tail end of winter and the time to get your golf clubs before the season is in full swing.

Winter Best Time to Buy a House

The peak of the real estate industry is when school is out of session — summertime. Family’s are looking to relocate their kids from May-August and so that’s when prices climb along with sales. Winter is a particularly hard time to sell a house, which means it’s a fantastic time to buy!

October Best Time to Buy Jeans

Before the madness of Christmas sales comes the end of the season purge of jeans. Keep your eyes peeled and load up on the well-priced dungarees that fit you well.

Non-Giving Months Best Time to Buy Jewelry

You might want to be romantic come Christmas or Valentine’s and buy a nice piece of jewelry for someone you love, but it’s best to wait until the offseason to purchase jewelry before the prices become inflated with the season. You can always buy something nice when its cheaper and wait to give it to them during the holidays.

Best Time to Buy Plants + August

It makes sense, right? Buy your plants in August at the end of the season when nurseries are trying to get rid of what they didn’t sell during their summer peak.

Best Time to Buy Shoes + End of Season

Want to buy great sandals? August and September are the time. And great boots? Try May and June. Stores need to make room for the seasonal stuff so the prices on shoes of the season petering out are guaranteed to better.