Best Items to Buy After the Holidays

The Best Items to Buy AFTER the Holidays

Pre-holiday discounts come in handy for time-sensitive gifts and party supplies. For other items, big and small, the real savvy shoppers wait out the frenzy and take advantage of post-holiday sales. Here, we’ve put together a list of some of the best items to buy after the holidays.

Winter Clothing

Retailers traditionally turn over their clothing stock for the new seasons in January and July. Before the new season’s apparel hits the racks at full price, you can expect to save big on winter clothing by shopping after the holidays.

It’s a good tip to remember for late-June: Plan in advance to grab the current season’s staples at deep discounts.

Consumer Electronics

There’s a huge push to sell electronics for Black Friday doorbusters and Cyber Monday events. But you don’t have to add stress to a holiday weekend to get a good price on televisions, phones, tablets, or smart-anything.

Retailers don’t just stock up to meet the expected holiday demand; they risk overstocking to avoid losing customers to their competitors. When there’s leftover inventory after all the gifts have been unwrapped, they slash prices even more to make room for newer models. That makes the post-holiday weeks a prime time to score great deals.

New or Pre-Owned Vehicles

Market-watchers consistently point to the last week of the year – and New Year’s Eve, in particular – as one of the best times to save on a car, if not the best.

Dealerships have monthly and annual sales goals, so late December brings two goals that motivate them to negotiate! During the last week of the year, you may also find an increase in manufacturer incentives, particularly on cars from the outgoing model year.

Decorations

Holiday decorations are on the shelves before Halloween candy has been handed out! Once the festivities have ended, big-box retailers and local boutiques liquidate their trimmings, lights, and inflatables to free up shelf space.

The last week of December, seasonal decorations can get marked down 70% or more! Take advantage of these great sales to refresh your home or office displays next year at a fraction of the cost.

Gym Memberships and Fitness Items

Between nutrition, exercise, and weight loss, some version of ‘getting fit’ perennially ranks as three of the top five New Year’s resolutions! Gyms and fitness retailers cater to this trend with big discounts in January.

Many fitness clubs are run like car dealerships: Price and fees are negotiable, and you may have more wiggle room when month-end sales quotas are approaching. Time it right, and you can have a healthier mind, body, and wallet!

With discounted pricing on everything from cars to scarves to giant LED reindeer, the post-holiday sales can let you save money and get a jump on next year’s shopping game. So wrap up this year with savings top-of-mind, and you’ll be in a stronger financial position as you enter the new year.