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When to travel and what to buy...
The best time to go is sale time!!! Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving in late November), Boxing Day (26 December), Independence Day (4 July), Memorial Day ( May) are particularly good for bargain hunters.
January is the best time to buy winter clothing which is on clearance and fitness gear as it is a popular New Year's resolution, so that's when these manufacturers offer incentives to purchase fitness equipment. The number of deals in January versus any other time of year has been steadily increasing and we're talking 30 to 70 percent off. The vast majority of people who need winter coats have them by then, so coats and other winter clothes often go on sale starting in January. The longer you wait, the lower the prices — retailers will need to make room for spring clothing. But the longer you wait, the worse the selection will get. Suits go on sale throughout the year, but January typically is a slow month for suit sales, so clothiers will lower prices to get you in their stores. When you’re shopping, consider all-weather wool suits and timeless styles, and remember that, to some extent, you get what you pay for. You probably won’t have a $100 suit in your closet four or five years from now, but you may have a $500 suit for as long as you’re able to fit into it.
February sees more winter attire on clearance (but less inventory than January), flat-screen TVs (in anticipation of Super Bowl parties) and cameras. During Presidents Day weekend, you see some of the best sales on cameras, a lot of new model cameras come out in February and March, and retailers have a finite amount of shelf space, so they need to clear out older models. Whether or not you have a special someone on Valentine’s Day, you can still make off like a bandit thanks to the jewellery promotions pegged to the holiday.
March is ideal for buying luggage and winter sports gear on clearance. Come Spring Break, you’re likely to find suitcases on sale, making it a great time to snag a new carry-on.
April is great for last-minute deals on tax software, beauty products and runners. Many sneaker stores will be encouraging people to get back outside, so there are strong deals in sneakers, anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off. Athletic shoe stores often offer great sales in April, when non-serious runners start hitting the pavement again. Retailers take the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers,” seriously by stocking up on raincoats, yet making sure they’re priced to move, since there’s a limited time to get rid of them before sunny May rolls around. You have spring cleaning to credit for the influx of gems to be found at thrift and consignment stores during April and May so now is the time to try American opp-shopping.
May is a terrific time to buy camping gear and your spring clothing. For clothing, it is a good idea to wait until two months into the season, which means May is the prime time to buy spring outfits. You're looking at about 30 to 50 percent off depending on where you shop and what you're shopping for. During Memorial Day weekend, you will see stacking discounts and stacking coupons on clothing. Whether it’s because it’s finally warm enough to exercise outside or the impending arrival of beach season, you’ll find fitness gear at a generous discount.
June is perfect for lingerie and home décor. Victoria’s Secret unveils its semi-annual sale in June, and many other lingerie sellers follow suit.
July, our winter, their summer is the best time to buy swimwear and to capitalise on the USA's start of back-to-school sales. Sales on summer collections are in full swing during these months, making it the perfect time to pick up seasonal essentials such as sundresses, sandals, and shorts. Bonus tip: sale stock will be more plentiful in July, but come August, the discounts will be steeper!
August is when you will find the best deals on wine, office and school supplies and laptops. By now we're well into back to school, so discounts on backpacks, lunch totes and tech like laptops and tablets will most likely go deeper at this point and to make room for the new harvest there are discounts on wine which can be shipped to Australia. Stores want to clear out summer leftovers to make room for fall merchandise. Translation: the price on that bikini you’ve been stalking is likely to take a swan dive.
September, as the weather cools down, look for deals on older appliances because retailers want to clear out inventory. Newer appliances are coming out in October, so they'll clear old models out. Labor Day sales can offer great discounts, too. Swimsuit sales tend to start in the summer, but by September, department stores badly want to get rid of swimsuits. With Daylight Savings looming on the horizon, sunnies (priced at their highest during the summer months) get a tidy markdown.
October is when you will find denim sales, back-to-school clothing on clearance and cars if you're after a seriously big buy. The appliance push and the last of back-to-school clearance can linger into October. Meanwhile, car manufacturers are also trying to clear out inventory as the new car models come out in September, so look at the previous-year model in October and import to Oz. Wait until after the post-back-to-school sales end in September, and you’ll see deep discounts, especially during fall seasons when denim is not expected to be a big part of fashion trends.
November is the best time to buy Halloween merchandise and costumes which are on clearance after the 31 October festivities, cookware and electronics. Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer some of the best deals of the year on electronics and other items, and as retailers expand the holiday shopping season, expect to see those deals earlier and earlier. Officially, there are ads for Black Friday deals as early as September but the sheer volume of deals and quality of deals are highest at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but you have to beware because you're going to be bombarded with deals. Research all your options before you buy. Check for November sales at big-box retailers, which need to make room for winter boots and shoes. Since Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions often feature store-wide sales, this is an ideal time to treat yourself to luxury items, like cashmere sweaters, that don’t often go on sale. Retailers often put PJ sets on sale in late November in an attempt to convince shoppers to give the gift of loungewear.
December sees winter apparel on clearance and is a wonderful time to stock up on Champagne in time for Chrissy and New Year's. Stores will deeply discount Champagne in December, because they want to get you in the store, where you're more likely to buy things at full price. However, don't assume you're automatically getting the best possible price just because you buy a treadmill in January. Before you buy, compare prices online or on your smartphone and check for promotion codes or printable coupons to get an even lower price. The best day of the year to buy clothing is 26 December. The day after Christmas is the first day of the best sales week of the year for clothes. If you’re willing to fight through the hoards of shoppers who are returning unwanted gifts, you can find the best deals and the best selection. Wait until Dec. 27 or Dec. 28, and the clothes will have been picked through.
Thursday evenings are the best time and day of the week to buy clothing — especially about six weeks after items arrive in stores. If clothes haven’t sold about six weeks after they arrive in stores, managers start lowering the prices. These sales often occur as part of weekend sales, which often start on Thursdays.
And some items never go on sale – high-end designer shoes and accessories are usually pretty consistent in price, especially if the item doesn’t technically have a ‘season’. Last season’s Michael Kors, is still Michael Kors. If you think one season behind, and buy your summer (winter, autumn or spring) items toward the end of summer, you’ll not only get a great deal for what’s left of this year, but you’ll also have a jump on next summer — and honestly, styles don’t change all that much from year to year and you’ll still be ahead of trends arriving into Australia late. Remember American stores will have the high-end products cheaper than in Australia all year round so if you want that something special I'll take you to those stores for some exclusive deals.
January is the best time to buy winter clothing which is on clearance and fitness gear as it is a popular New Year's resolution, so that's when these manufacturers offer incentives to purchase fitness equipment. The number of deals in January versus any other time of year has been steadily increasing and we're talking 30 to 70 percent off. The vast majority of people who need winter coats have them by then, so coats and other winter clothes often go on sale starting in January. The longer you wait, the lower the prices — retailers will need to make room for spring clothing. But the longer you wait, the worse the selection will get. Suits go on sale throughout the year, but January typically is a slow month for suit sales, so clothiers will lower prices to get you in their stores. When you’re shopping, consider all-weather wool suits and timeless styles, and remember that, to some extent, you get what you pay for. You probably won’t have a $100 suit in your closet four or five years from now, but you may have a $500 suit for as long as you’re able to fit into it.
February sees more winter attire on clearance (but less inventory than January), flat-screen TVs (in anticipation of Super Bowl parties) and cameras. During Presidents Day weekend, you see some of the best sales on cameras, a lot of new model cameras come out in February and March, and retailers have a finite amount of shelf space, so they need to clear out older models. Whether or not you have a special someone on Valentine’s Day, you can still make off like a bandit thanks to the jewellery promotions pegged to the holiday.
March is ideal for buying luggage and winter sports gear on clearance. Come Spring Break, you’re likely to find suitcases on sale, making it a great time to snag a new carry-on.
April is great for last-minute deals on tax software, beauty products and runners. Many sneaker stores will be encouraging people to get back outside, so there are strong deals in sneakers, anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off. Athletic shoe stores often offer great sales in April, when non-serious runners start hitting the pavement again. Retailers take the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers,” seriously by stocking up on raincoats, yet making sure they’re priced to move, since there’s a limited time to get rid of them before sunny May rolls around. You have spring cleaning to credit for the influx of gems to be found at thrift and consignment stores during April and May so now is the time to try American opp-shopping.
May is a terrific time to buy camping gear and your spring clothing. For clothing, it is a good idea to wait until two months into the season, which means May is the prime time to buy spring outfits. You're looking at about 30 to 50 percent off depending on where you shop and what you're shopping for. During Memorial Day weekend, you will see stacking discounts and stacking coupons on clothing. Whether it’s because it’s finally warm enough to exercise outside or the impending arrival of beach season, you’ll find fitness gear at a generous discount.
June is perfect for lingerie and home décor. Victoria’s Secret unveils its semi-annual sale in June, and many other lingerie sellers follow suit.
July, our winter, their summer is the best time to buy swimwear and to capitalise on the USA's start of back-to-school sales. Sales on summer collections are in full swing during these months, making it the perfect time to pick up seasonal essentials such as sundresses, sandals, and shorts. Bonus tip: sale stock will be more plentiful in July, but come August, the discounts will be steeper!
August is when you will find the best deals on wine, office and school supplies and laptops. By now we're well into back to school, so discounts on backpacks, lunch totes and tech like laptops and tablets will most likely go deeper at this point and to make room for the new harvest there are discounts on wine which can be shipped to Australia. Stores want to clear out summer leftovers to make room for fall merchandise. Translation: the price on that bikini you’ve been stalking is likely to take a swan dive.
September, as the weather cools down, look for deals on older appliances because retailers want to clear out inventory. Newer appliances are coming out in October, so they'll clear old models out. Labor Day sales can offer great discounts, too. Swimsuit sales tend to start in the summer, but by September, department stores badly want to get rid of swimsuits. With Daylight Savings looming on the horizon, sunnies (priced at their highest during the summer months) get a tidy markdown.
October is when you will find denim sales, back-to-school clothing on clearance and cars if you're after a seriously big buy. The appliance push and the last of back-to-school clearance can linger into October. Meanwhile, car manufacturers are also trying to clear out inventory as the new car models come out in September, so look at the previous-year model in October and import to Oz. Wait until after the post-back-to-school sales end in September, and you’ll see deep discounts, especially during fall seasons when denim is not expected to be a big part of fashion trends.
November is the best time to buy Halloween merchandise and costumes which are on clearance after the 31 October festivities, cookware and electronics. Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer some of the best deals of the year on electronics and other items, and as retailers expand the holiday shopping season, expect to see those deals earlier and earlier. Officially, there are ads for Black Friday deals as early as September but the sheer volume of deals and quality of deals are highest at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but you have to beware because you're going to be bombarded with deals. Research all your options before you buy. Check for November sales at big-box retailers, which need to make room for winter boots and shoes. Since Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions often feature store-wide sales, this is an ideal time to treat yourself to luxury items, like cashmere sweaters, that don’t often go on sale. Retailers often put PJ sets on sale in late November in an attempt to convince shoppers to give the gift of loungewear.
December sees winter apparel on clearance and is a wonderful time to stock up on Champagne in time for Chrissy and New Year's. Stores will deeply discount Champagne in December, because they want to get you in the store, where you're more likely to buy things at full price. However, don't assume you're automatically getting the best possible price just because you buy a treadmill in January. Before you buy, compare prices online or on your smartphone and check for promotion codes or printable coupons to get an even lower price. The best day of the year to buy clothing is 26 December. The day after Christmas is the first day of the best sales week of the year for clothes. If you’re willing to fight through the hoards of shoppers who are returning unwanted gifts, you can find the best deals and the best selection. Wait until Dec. 27 or Dec. 28, and the clothes will have been picked through.
Thursday evenings are the best time and day of the week to buy clothing — especially about six weeks after items arrive in stores. If clothes haven’t sold about six weeks after they arrive in stores, managers start lowering the prices. These sales often occur as part of weekend sales, which often start on Thursdays.
And some items never go on sale – high-end designer shoes and accessories are usually pretty consistent in price, especially if the item doesn’t technically have a ‘season’. Last season’s Michael Kors, is still Michael Kors. If you think one season behind, and buy your summer (winter, autumn or spring) items toward the end of summer, you’ll not only get a great deal for what’s left of this year, but you’ll also have a jump on next summer — and honestly, styles don’t change all that much from year to year and you’ll still be ahead of trends arriving into Australia late. Remember American stores will have the high-end products cheaper than in Australia all year round so if you want that something special I'll take you to those stores for some exclusive deals.