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September 4, 2009 at 8:24 pm #275902
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Warm weather makes for hot bargains, if you know where to look. Here are nine purchases to make in June, July and August.
1.) JUNE: Gym memberships
And don’t be afraid to haggle with sales reps. They may be willing to deal while things are slow.
2.) JULY: Furniture
3.) JULY: Soda, beer and condiments
Stock up on drinks, ketchup, mustard and barbecue sauce around the July 4th holiday. Sales abound.
The official Broadway season kicks off in the fall, so summer is a good time to see the outgoing year’s hits at cheaper prices. In New York City, the first ten days of July are particularly slow — and prone to discounts, according to Applause Theatre & Entertainment Service (Broadway and Off-Broadway Theater Tickets | Applause Theater & Entertainment Service, Inc.). When things are slow, theaters would rather offer cut-rate prices and have a full house than charge full fare and have empty seats. Look for discounts of up to 50%.
Not in the Big Apple? Check out your city’s consolidated ticket booth to snag a last-minute deal on theater admission year-round.
Buy outdoor furniture in August as summer wraps up and retailers clear out their inventory. You’ll still have a couple months of nice weather to enjoy your purchase — not to mention you’ll be ready for next year.
Retailers usually start marking down pieces around July 4 (we’ve seen deals around 25% off), but the big discounts roll in during August (up to 50% off).
August is the best time to buy swimming gear, swing sets, beach toys and other items for outdoor fun as retailers make room on their shelves for fall and winter merchandise. Look for discounts of 30% to 75%.
7.) AUGUST: School
and office suppliesYou can also find bargains on staplers, printer paper, file folders and other home-office necessities.
8.) AUGUST: Swimwear
9.) ALL SUMMER LONG: Produce
From strawberries and peaches to tomatoes and corn, fruits and vegetables abound in June, July and August. This glut of supply makes for a good time to stock up.
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