When to make purchases
February 7 by KylePott 482 Shares | Money
By now the holiday buzz has slowly warn off and you can start thinking about purchasing “gifts” for yourself once again. However, a little known fact is that you can save lots of money by making major purchases when the timing is most advantageous for the consumer. MSN Money posted an article that lists the best time to make various purchases. I would classify some of the tips as common sense, but the article is still well worth the read.
Air conditioners Best time: winter
Big appliances Best time: September and October
Bicycles and outdoor gear Best time: January
Boats Best time: January, February and March
Cars Best time: September
Cell phones Best time: any time
Computers Best time: July and August
Cookware Best times: April and May; October and November
Furniture Best times: January and July
Gas grills Best time: winter
Jewelry Best time: Avoid the holidays, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
Linens and bedding Best time: January
Mattresses Best time: always
Real estate Best time: spring
Recreational vehicles Best time: fall and winter
Toys Best time: October and November
TVs and home theaters Best time: winter holiday sales and January
Vacuum cleaners Best time: April and May
Wedding Best time: winter
When to make your purchases – [MSN Money]
Do we need to assume a Northern Hemisphere calendar? Some of the items listed with specific months, e.g. Boats and outdoor gear, look more like seasonal lows – winter/late winter.
For some of us, that’s more likely to be June, July and August, rather than Jan, Feb and March.
I would argue that December (in the Northern Hemisphere in countries where Christmas is widely celebrated) is actually the best month to buy real estate. It’s cold, and everyone is too pre-occupied with holiday festivities to deal with a move. Our ex-roommate got a great deal on a condo by moving into her new place mid-December.
I tried to buy an AC unit in September. Had one to pick from in all of the city of NY. Ended out going to NJ PC richards. No discount. I just don’t see them stocking any of them in January. Seasonal sales bring prices down for items. Home Depot doesn’t have sales on Grills in January or February so I can’t see any bargins in off months.
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