December is the best time to buy these products
Slashing your monthly credit card bill is surprisingly simple—all you have to know is when everyday items go on sale. Think of the savings! From TVs to sweet treats, here’s a look at what retailers regularly offer deep discounts on […]
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December is the best time to buy these products
Slashing your monthly credit card bill is surprisingly simple—all you have to know is when everyday items go on sale. Think of the savings! From TVs to sweet treats, here’s a look at what retailers regularly offer deep discounts on in December.
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Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
Outdoor fireplaces
While indoor fireplaces are best purchased in the summer, outdoor ones (and their steamy counterparts like ovens or chimineas) sit hidden on store shelves until the spring. Dig them out to buy them at a decent dollar.
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Patio furniture
Who’s sitting outside in the winter months? No one in the Northern Hemisphere. So if you’re looking for some accessories to spruce up your outdoor space for spring, December could be an ideal time.
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Bathing suits
These items are used most heavily in the summer months, so any spare ones lying around store shelves will be drastically reduced in price. Shop online to save even more.
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Hats and mitts
Like winter coats, winter accessories usually plummet in price after Christmas and stay cheap through January and February.
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Baby car seats
Kids’ gear is super expensive, and it seems like every year new models hit store shelves, which makes December the ideal time to get an item that still fits safety requirements but may lack some “new” bells and whistles.
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Computers
Many tech companies try to clear out a given year’s models in December so they can make room for new, improved inventory. The only other time to invest in tech is in the summer.
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Bikes and scooters
Bikes and kids’ scooters are always cheaper in the fall and winter months because no one has any use for them in cold-weather climates. If you’re able to visit a sports store in December, stock up before spring hits.
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Festive table settings
As with other holiday decor items, December is an ideal time to buy items that make your dining table feel extra festive (think holiday plates, cups, candles and cutlery).
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Beauty gift sets
From shower gel sets to hand cream trios, the holiday season is rife with gift sets that are perfect for giving to family and friends. But when the season wraps, these products plummet in price.
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Special release makeup
Many makeup companies release their bestselling products with custom “holiday” packaging for Christmas. Underneath that wrapping, though, is an item that’s still reliable and worth investing in. Visit your favourite beauty counter for rare and deep discounts on Boxing Day.
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Wreaths
If you’re a lover of all things green, December is the time to buy a wreath. Plastic ones can be purchased and used long-term, while live options last several months if kept outside in the cold weather.
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Wrapping paper
Who doesn’t need some good gift wrapping? Once the curtain closes on Christmas, almost all packaging accessories go on sale—from paper to bows. Save seasonally-themed options for next year or reach for generic colours (like red, green and gold) year-round.
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Toys
Companies often release toys with the sole purpose of getting them purchased for Christmas. That means big deals mid-December. And once the holiday wraps, they need to clear their inventory and store shelves for the new products they’ll release in the spring.
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Books
Much like kids’ toys, publishing houses release books with the idea of them being given as a gift. Visit your local bookstore on Boxing Day to check out deals on your favourite written wonders. Or better yet, shop online to save time.
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TVs
Though Black Friday is a great time to invest in a new television, CNET reports those slashed prices often carry through December. Discounts could get even deeper on Boxing Day!
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Winter coats
Studies have found winter coats start dropping in price in December. The deals carry through to January and February.
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Wedding dresses
If you aren’t looking for an in-season or trendy gown, you could save 30 per cent on your garments in December, according to wedding expert Linda DiProperzio on Fox Business.
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Running gear
Most people are fair-weather runners, which means all of that best-of-the-year gear sits languishing on store shelves until the spring. To entice people to buy, prices on most items will be slashed ahead of Christmas.
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Chocolate (and holiday-focused treats)
Confectioners tend to package their sweets in nice baskets for the holidays, and they don’t want those goodies going to waste post-stocking stuffing. Same goes for advent calendars. Check out your local grocery store on Boxing Day for some sweet deals.
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Golfing gear
Because most people don’t golf in the winter, retailers need to clear their inventories on things like clubs, shoes and balls to make way for newer products. Some stores offer as much as 50 per cent off of highly coveted items.
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Cookies
Cookies are a traditional holiday goodie, and given that Dec. 4 is National Cookie Day there are ample opportunities to buy something that will sate your sweet tooth.
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Christmas trees
Reusable trees tend to see their prices slashed once Dec. 25 passes. If you celebrate Christmas, now would be the time to stock up on this festive item.
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Strings of lights
Christmas is a popular time to string lights on and around homes, but those strands can be used to brighten a backyard in the summer, too. Look to dollar stores to buy inexpensive items.
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Tools
The deals on tools can be a third higher in December than they are at other times of the year. These deals include drills and wrenches.
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“The way the attic smells reminds me of Christmas,” said my son as he helped bring a box of ornaments into the living room. “That, and the garden shed,” I added. Our artificial Christmas tree smelled like the lawn mower. “I’ll turn up the air filter to high. Hopefully that […]
