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What is the Best Time to Buy?
by Martha Matthews
Have you ever wondered how you could get the best deal on an item you
are planning to purchase? There are certain times of the year that are
better than others. Take a look at this helpful chart for some real
savings.
January Small appliances (irons, blenders, food processors,
toasters, crock pots), winter coats and dresses, lingerie, cosmetics,
home furnishings such as lamps, linens and towels (white sales), resort
clothing sports gear, boats, home theater systems.
February Bedding (including mattresses, box springs, etc.); good
used cars, window treatments, curtains and drapes, a lot of furniture,
some fabrics, house wares such as silver and glassware, dishes, men's
shirts, pants and suits; hard weather boots; sporting goods, boats.
March Toys, luggage, coats, garden supplies, hosiery, house
wares, major appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers,
refrigerators, freezers, ovens, shoes and spring clothing, skis and
other winter sports gear.
April Outdoor and patio furniture, fabrics, lingerie, radios,
televisions, stereos, DVD players, VCRs, CD Players, shoes, cookware,
vaccums.
May Bedding, outdoor furniture, air conditioners and fans,
including paddle fans; home furnishings, cookware, jewelry, linens,
lingerie; radios, televisions, stereos, DVD players, VCRs, CD Players.
June Bedding; camping gear, garden equipment, lingerie, men's and
boys' clothes, shoes, sportswear, tires, furniture.
July Stereo equipment, sporting goods, major appliances, fabrics,
furniture, patio furniture.
August New cars, furniture, gardening supplies, curtains an
drapes; camping gear; tires, linens.
September Bicycles, new cars, fabrics, gardening supplies, men's
and boys' clothes, sporting goods.
October Furniture, major appliances, new cars, lingerie, sporting
goods, toys.
November Blankets, coats, curtains and drapes, fabrics, house
wares, linens, luggage, toys.
December Baby items (layettes, bassinets, changing tables,
strollers, etc.); blankets, used cars, house wares, coats, home
furnishings, radios, televisions, home theater systems, resort wear.
About the author
Martha Matthews is the Executive Director of Christian-Homemaking.com, a
web site with resources devoted to helping Christian homemakers manage
their home. She also has a popular free monthly newsletter for Christian
homemakers called The Christian Homemaking Newsletter. To subscribe
visit
www.christian-homemaking.com/newsletter.html
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