For those willing to wait, there’s a best time of year to buy all kinds of things, from TVs to bathing suits.
“Retail is very seasonal,” said Benjamin K. Glaser, features editor at DealNews.com, a leading comparison shopping website. “If you are on the fence, making a new purchase, these seasonal cycles could really make a difference.”
Traci Gregorski, senior vice president of Market Track, which monitors prices online and in stores, studied more than 150,000 promotions from February 2014 through January to find the lowest prices on various categories.
Here, a month-by-month guide, based on feedback from experts:
* JANUARY: Take advantage of the post-Christmas sales and stock up on wrapping paper, holiday cards and decorations. Also, it’s an ideal time to buy winter clothing like coats. Stores also offer deep discounts on sheets, towels and blankets for their annual “White Sale.”