Friday, October 23, 2009

October - December Seasonal Shopping...What to Buy

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Historically many items that we purchase are consistently at their lowest price throughout the months of October through December. It's important to know when specific items are at a deep discount so you can stock up, by doing this you keep yourself from making purchases because you need an item which leads to spending more money then you have to. It also helps you determine whether or not you should wait to make a larger purchase.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Toys

October - December: If you can find toys on clearance purchase them now and save them for Christmas. Right now many items are on clearance to make room for new items that will be available Black Friday. We have already begun finding many coupons for toys. This week we have seen up to $80 in Toy coupons on Coupons.com.

Holiday Baking Items

November - December: Sales will skyrocket on your holiday baking items: Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Chocolate Chips, Baker’s chocolate, Sweetened condensed milk, Cooking oil, Pie crusts Ready-made dough Dinner rolls Frozen Pies, Cake mix, Cake frosting, Pie filling Refrigerated Cookie Dough and Spices. The best time to buy if you have stocked up on these items will be after the holiday but with coupons combined with sales you will save a ton on these items throughout November and December.

Appliances

November - December: You also may want to take advantage of the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program: Also known as Cash for Appliance Clunkers. Consumers will be eligible for a rebate only if they buy products that meet federal Energy Star qualifications for appliance efficiency. Rebates under the program could range from $50 to $250, depending on the type of appliance but this will be based by state. It's something to watch for if you are wanting to buy new appliances.

Cars

October - December: First, shop online. You can find out the price of cars online and even locate what and where to buy what you want. Next, the new year's models come out in early fall and to make room for new inventory and the old inventory has to go. Go at the end of the month - it's all about quotas. If the dealership has yet to make their monthly quotas, they are likely to make a deal. The end of the year again is another great time as they are trying to get rid of their old inventory.

Here is a quick list of items to look for in the next few months.

OCTOBER: FOOD

--Canned fruits and vegetables
--Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
--Soups, broth

OCTOBER: NON-FOOD

--Furniture
--Large appliances
--Lawn mowers, grills
--Toys

NOVEMBER: FOOD

--Turkey, cheese
--Soup, broth
--Ready-made dinner rolls
--Baking staples and supplies (spices, foil, etc.) also frozen pies

NOVEMBER: NON-FOOD

--Cookware
--Electronics
--Large appliances: State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program**

DECEMBER: FOOD

--Ham, cheese
--Baking staples and supplies (spices, foil, etc.) also frozen pies
--Refrigerated cookie dough
--Soda

DECEMBER: NON-FOOD

--Electronics
--Carpeting and Flooring
--Tools
--Toys
--Cars

Is there something that you wait to purchase each year? If so let us know what it is and when you buy!

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