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A post in another thread reminded me of something I've been thinking of recently. At various times of the year different items typically go on sale. What would be the best time to buy a years worth of ________?
 
Caribou said:
A post in another thread reminded me of something I've been thinking of recently. At various times of the year different items typically go on sale. What would be the best time to buy a years worth of ________?
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There are people who have done this research! There are recommended lists of when to buy what. We should look and see what and when. I do know that canned vegetables are usually their best price in the late summer or early fall, because they have been harvested, processed and the warehouses are full.
 
https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/best-time-to-buy-everything-1387782

January
Food:
Chocolate (Christmas clearance)
Soda
Oatmeal
Diet foods
Frozen finger foods

Non-food:
Linens
TVs
Electronics
Cameras
Computers
Small appliances
Air conditioners
Carpeting and flooring
Furniture
Winter clothes
Toys (on clearance after the holidays)
Bicycles
Christmas gift wrap
Christmas decorations
Sneakers
Exercise equipment
Motorcycles
Houses
Boats
Motorcycles
Gift cards
Vacation Packages
Anything from thrift stores
 
February
  • Food:
    Canned Foods
    Chocolate (post Valentine's Day)
    Steak (post Valentine's Day)
    Seafood (post Valentine's Day)
    Oatmeal

    Non-food:
    Big screen TVs (before the Super Bowl)
    Cameras
    Motorcycles
    Boats
    Air conditioners
    Recliners
    Furniture (around President's Day)
    Dental care products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.)
    Perfume
    Condoms, personal lubricants
 
May

Food:
Hotdogs
Ground beef
Hamburger and hot dog buns
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)
Salad dressing
Chips
Ice cream
Popsicles
Frozen pies
Soda
Bottled water
Mushrooms

Non-food:
Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)
Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)
refrigerator
Vacuums
Cookware
Mattresses
Pet supplies
Gym memberships
Anything from flea markets
 
July

Food:
Hot dogs
Ground beef
Hamburger and hot dog buns
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)
Salad dressing
Chips
Ice cream
Popsicles
Soda
Bottled water
Iced tea mix and bags

Non-food:
Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)
Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)
Furniture
 
August
Food:
Cereal
Breakfast bars
Peanut butter
Jelly
Lunch meat
American cheese
Yogurt
Chips
Snack cakes
Cookies
Ice cream
Soda
Bottled water
Iced tea mix and bags
Drink boxes

Non-food:
Pool supplies
Outdoor toys
Outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Bathing suits
Summer clothes
Summer shoes
Sunglasses
Linens
Pillows
School supplies
Office supplies
Underwear
Socks
Undershirts
 
September

Food:
Cereal
Breakfast bars
Peanut butter
Jelly
Lunch meat
American cheese
Yogurt
Chips
Snack cakes
Cookies
Hot dogs
Ground beef
Hamburger and hot dog buns
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)
Salad dressing
Canned fruits and vegetables
Soups
Broth
Frozen pies
Soda
Wine
Drink boxes
Mushrooms

Non-food:
Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)
Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)
School supplies
Office supplies
Underwear
Socks
Undershirts
Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers)
Cars
Lawn mowers
Grills
Trees, shrubs and bulbs
iPhones (new models usually come out this month, meaning deals on last year's model)
 
November
  • Food:
    Turkey
    Butter
    Cheese
    Baking supplies (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
    Spices
    Nuts
    Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
    Oatmeal
    Candy (Halloween clearance)
    Marshmallows
    Soup
    Broth

    Non-food:
    Aluminum foil
    Plastic wrap
    Disposable baking pans
    Cookware
    Electronics
    Tools
    Carpeting and flooring
    Trees, shrubs and bulbs
 
December

Food:
Ham
Butter
Cheese
Baking supplies (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
Spices
Nuts
Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
Oatmeal
Soda

Non-food:
Gift cards
Disposable baking pans
Aluminum foil
Plastic wrap
Electronics
Computers
Cell phones
Carpeting and flooring
Cookware
Tools
Toys
Batteries
Winter clothes
Winter Coats
Cars
Motorcycles
 
Was listening to Homestead Tessie and she was saying that in her small(er) town that thrift stores get more in during the summer months...leftovers from garage sales, and at this time of year, her thrift store shopping isn't great.
Before holiday sales and after holiday sales are always good.
I just bought 5 boxes of candy canes for 25 cents a box. And of course wrapping paper for next Christmas. Stuck with frozen foods and the occasional canned food sale for now till more veg comes back into sale prices. I never did see an extraordinary price for cabbage or apples this winter, and it's a bummer because I count on good prices for those for more dehydrated apples, applesauce and pie filling canning, and sauerkraut. Prices have been $1 a lb at the cheapest for apples and 79 cents a lb for cabbage at the cheapest. Lettuce prices are high right now.
I always go the day after a holiday and stock up. Even to Dollar Tree.
 
I disagree on the tv sale. After the superbowl is when we got ours. Believe it or not it is common for people to buy one have a big party to impress and then return it. The store has to sell it as used.
 
Weedygarden said:
February
  • Food:
    Canned Foods
    Chocolate (post Valentine's Day)
    Steak (post Valentine's Day)
    Seafood (post Valentine's Day)
    Oatmeal

    Non-food:
    Big screen TVs (before the Super Bowl)
    Cameras
    Motorcycles
    Boats
    Air conditioners
    Recliners
    Furniture (around President's Day)
    Dental care products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.)
    Perfume
    Condoms, personal lubricants
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I wanted to add something to this. It is President's Day weekend all over America. It is a big sale weekend for clothing retailers. They begin the clear out of winter clothing to make room for warmer weather clothing. I am not a big shopper, but this happens to be one weekend that I have spent a few hours shopping. I have gotten leather winter boots, coats, and other clothing, for half off and sometimes for even less than half. For someone like me who is not crazy about shopping and crowds, it is one of two times a year I just deal with it. If you think you need a new coat, winter boots, shoes, long sleeved shirts, there is no better time than this weekend.

The other time that I prefer to clothing shop is Labor Day weekend, about six months from now, when warm weather clothing is being cleared out to make room for cool and cold weather clothing.
 
Weedygarden said:
April

Food:
Candy (Easter clearance)
Eggs
Ham
Cheese
Mustard
Ready-made dough
Dinner rolls
Frozen pies
Cake mix
Cake frosting
Organic/natural foods
Pie crusts
Mushrooms

Non-Food:
Electronics
Vacuums
Cookware
Tires
Auto parts
Car care supplies
Sneakers
Organic/natural cleaners
Beauty products (spring)
Home improvement supplies
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I knew that March did not have many focused sales, except for frozen foods.

I wanted to see what is on sale in April. The food makes sense, especially eggs and ham.
 
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