Before you shop for big ticket items, check the calendar for the best time to buy. Selection is best early; prices are better later. Here ‘s when to shop for:
- Cars: August and September, when dealers are clearing inventory to make room for new-model-year cars.
- Gas grills: September through December
- Lawn mowers: October; its also the best time to buy winter coats
- Camcorders: November; also best for GPS devices and bicycles.
- Appliances: December through January. Post holiday prices are best on appliances both large and small. Large includes refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and small includes toasters and blenders.
- Exercise equipment: January-Prices drop in time for New Year’s “get in shape” resolutions
- Indoor furniture:February
- TVs: March – also best time to buy DVD and Blu-Ray players, MP3 players and digital cameras
- Computer: The end of each financial quarter-April, June, October and January when sellers need to move inventory
- Athletic shoes and apparel: May
- Tools: June, also the best time to buy electronics
- Outdoor furniture: July starts end of season close out sales
- October is the time to buy: winter wear (winter coats, gloves, scarves); last year’s car models; fishing equipment; houses; crystal; silver; glassware
