When to buy, month by month, in 2018 | Outdoor Furniture Afterpay

In 2018, you may resolve to save more, spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, key to shopping smart is knowing the best time to buy.

To help you out, we’ve created a purchase calendar to help you plan your shopping for the year.

JANUARY

• BEDDING AND LINENS. Department stores hold bedding and linen “white sales” in January with deep discounts on sheets and towels.

• FITNESS EQUIPMENT. Retailers know your resolution to get in shape. Expect fitness equipment and apparel sales at sporting goods stores.

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• TVS AND ELECTRONICS. Just before the Super Bowl, retailers normally discount their selections of HDTVs and other home-theater essentials.

FEBRUARY

• TVS. TV sales spill over from January. Aside from Black Friday, this is a prime time to buy a new TV.

• WINTER PRODUCTS. Stores look to unload inventories of cold-weather products, apparel and winter sporting accessories.

• HOME GOODS. Expect retailers to have home and apparel sales on the Monday and weekend preceding Presidents Day, Feb. 19 this year.

MARCH

• GOLF CLUBS. Expect to find discounts on golf clubs in preparation for summer. When consumer demand is down, prices usually are, too.

• GRILLS. Buy summer grilling necessities in March to avoid price spikes that come when summer arrives.

• ST. PATRICK’S DAY. The holiday is March 17. Around that time, online retailers and department stores discount their green-themed clothing, party supplies and jewelry.

APRIL

• VACUUMS. Take advantage of a spring cleaning sale. Look for these at department stores as well as manufacturers like Dyson.

• JEWELRY. Generally, avoid buying jewelry close to major holidays. Get a better deal in slow periods when jewelers may be motivated to make sales.

• FREEBIES. Year after year, retailers and restaurants lighten their tax burden with discounts and freebies. Tax day this year is April 17.

MAY

Three big blowout shopping days are Black Friday, Labor Day and Memorial Day. This year, Memorial Day is May 28.

• CLEANING NECESSITIES. Before summer arrives, act on spring-cleaning discounts on vacuums and mops.

• SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Enjoy May discounts on items such as coffeemakers and blenders.

• FURNITURE. Look for plenty of furniture and home-decor discounts from big-box stores.

JUNE

• LINGERIE. Stock up on undergarments in June, when Victoria’s Secret has been known to host its Semi-Annual Sale. The sale usually occurs in December too.

• GYM MEMBERSHIPS. Consider buying a gym membership during summer, and negotiate for the best deal. Most people sign up in January.

• GIFTS FOR DAD. Expect Father’s Day deals this month, especially the closer you get to the holiday on June 17.

JULY

• APPAREL. You’ll likely find a better price now or at end of summer than you would at the start of the season.

• PATRIOTIC ITEMS. In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, there is usually an abundance of red, white and blue products, as well as on sporting goods, jewelry and furniture.

• PERSONAL ELECTRONICS. Many retailers have begun hosting Black Friday in July sales, including Best Buy and Amazon. Expect discounts in nearly every product category.

AUGUST

Look for end-of-season clearance sales in August.

• BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES. From small items such as pencils to expensive ones like laptops, generally, the closer to the start of the school year you buy, the better your chances of getting a good price.

• LAWN MOWERS. End summer with a deal on lawn seasonal outdoor equipment.

• SWIMSUITS. Clearance sales will crest on remaining stock.

SEPTEMBER

• MATTRESSES. Expect deals from department stores and mattress centers, usually as a part of Labor Day deals.

• IPHONES. Apple has been known to announce new models at the company’s annual keynote in September, followed by a drop in prices on current phones.

• APPLIANCES. This year, Labor Day falls on Sept. 3. Expect blowout deals in the week leading up to the holiday.

OCTOBER

• Outdoor furniture Afterpay. Expect deals on patio furniture and outdoor living products as demand drops.

• JEANS. Fall inventory arrives in stores in August and September, but October is a great time to buy at lower prices.

• HALLOWEEN CANDY. The closer you get to Oct. 31, the better the discounts.

NOVEMBER

• TABLETS AND LAPTOPS. Electronics take center stage IN Black Friday sales. Look for discounts on smartphones and activity trackers, too.

• GAMING SYSTEMS. Black Friday is the best time to buy a discounted gaming console or system bundle like Xbox or PlayStation.

• HOME APPLIANCES. Reserve major purchases on refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. for Black Friday deals. Often, sales come throughout the month.

DECEMBER

• TOYS. Stores stock up and host big toy sales as the holiday season draws to a close.

• CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. Beginning the day after Christmas, find deep discounts — often upward of 50 percent — on decorations, wrapping paper, ornaments, artificial trees and trims.

• CARS. The end of December is when dealers look to meet end-of-year sales quotas.