Time Your Purchases

Everything has a season for markdowns, either because its real season has just passed, stores need to move merchandise to make room for updated versions, or because it’s just slow season for retailers. Below is a helpful calendar that takes you through the best buying times for things you could possibly want throughout the year.

1^st Quarter (Jan., Feb., March)

gift cards (gift card exchange sites), holiday gift wrap & cards, Christmas decorations, bed linens, towels, furniture, flooring, wedding items, air conditioners, cell phones, luggage, golf clubs, boats, winter coats, motorcycles

2^nd Quarter (April, May, June)

vacuum cleaners, cruise tickets, winter clothing, tennis shoes, refrigerators, gym memberships, spring clothing, cookware & dishes, laptops, vacation tickets, tools, televisions

3^rd Quarter (July, Aug., Sept.)

summer apparel, picnic & party supplies, office supplies, computers, furniture, grills, swim apparel, school supplies, kid’s clothing, appliances, cars, airline tickets, bicycles, lawnmowers

4^th Quarter (Oct., Nov., Dec)

cars, cookware & kitchen accessories, digital cameras, grills, air conditioners, toys, wedding supplies & dresses, athletic gear, golf clubs, televisions & other electronics, appliances, jeans, tools, patio furniture