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Shop fall sales for great deals
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Consumers have the potential to save quite a lot of money if they shop the sales calendar on popular items. Many retailers discount items during certain times of the year. Autumn is one season when shoppers can find deals on many popular items.
Furniture
As summertime winds down, sales on furniture tend to wane. To drum up extra excitement, many furniture stores start slashing prices in September.
For consumers who have been waiting for deals on big-ticket items, like dining sets or sofas, now could be the ideal time to shop around for discounts.
This time of year is also a great opportunity to get deeply discounted prices on outdoor furniture. End-of-season sales abound on patio furniture, umbrellas, gazebos, sheds, and awnings. Savings can be as much as 70 percent during October and November because stores need to make room for Christmas displays. That means the longer you wait, the better the deal to be had.
Clothing
In the fall, consumers can shop for two season's worth of clothes at once to get better deals. In general, stores offer low prices on winter essentials, like hats, gloves, coats, and scarves. They're also cutting prices on the last of summer apparel. This is the perfect time to stock up on some summer basics to use next season. Parents may want to calculate the sizes their children will wear next season and load up on basics, such as swimsuits and shorts.
Automobiles & Boats
Dealerships are making room on their lots for the new model year. Therefore, come October, they're looking to liquidate their stock of the current model year, benefitting consumers as a result. Keep in mind that you will have to choose among current stock, so you may have to compromise on colors and accessories available.
This time of year can also be ideal for buying a boat, as marine experts say that the off-season is the time to get deals on boats. Late November is a good time to start browsing for a boat. The lowest prices may come in the winter, however.
Outdoor Hobbies
September and October can be good months to purchase a new bicycle, as the outdoor recreation season tends to wane in the late autumn. This is also a good time to stock up on fishing poles and lures.
Shop around to see if there is the opportunity to score low prices on campers, tents, inflatable mattresses, outdoor sporting equipment, and other items that are associated with having fun in the sun. It's likely stores will be looking to reduce their inventory on these products.
Real Estate
Many people list their homes in the spring so that they get steady traffic from people spending warm-weather days shopping for their next homes. Come the autumn, if a property is still on the market or was just listed, there's a possibility that the seller will be motivated to sell at a lower price. Few people want to go through the hassle of moving when the weather is cold or right in the middle of the holiday season. October is a prime month for negotiating a lower price on a home.
Miscellaneous
There are a number of other items that go on sale during September, October and November. Barbecue grills, housewares, quilts and blankets, space heaters, crystal, silver, and glassware are just some of the items shoppers can snatch up at a bargain.
