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Money Talks News: Seasonal Savings–Shopping by the Calendar

The best time to go house shopping is when nobody else is – typically right after the holidays when the weather is cold, the kids are in school and everyone is tapped out.

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Seasonal Savings... Everything from the Bible to popular country songs suggests the importance of timing – being in the right place at the right time.

Proper timing is also important when it comes to shopping. Nearly every product and service has its own sales cycle, so the calendar can help you score the lowest price on anything from a kitchen renovation to clothes.

While there are no absolutes – any retailer can discount their merchandise at any time – here’s a list of common purchases where proper timing may score a deal.

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Cosmetics Cosmetics and fragrances are typically marked down two weeks before Mother’s Day in May – just when spa specials are also tempting shoppers.

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Electronics Black Friday in November is a bargain hunter’s paradise for deals on TVs, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics. But if you’re not willing to fight the crowds, look for deals on Cyber Monday. December is also a good time to buy a new TV.

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Grills Barbecue bargains start in April and heat up in May and June, leading up to Father’s Day. Since Memorial Day jump starts grilling season, you’ll also see deals for soda, condiments, charcoal and other barbecue-related supplies.

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Halloween costum... Another shopping trick: plan ahead for Halloween. Shop online for costumes in September to beat early October’s price hikes.

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Homes The best time to go house shopping is when nobody else is – typically right after the holidays when the weather is cold, the kids are in school and everyone is tapped out.

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Home furnishings Memorial Day and Labor Day are the big weekends for deals on everything from mattresses and sofas to dining room sets. Showroom models – particularly appliances, furniture and lighting – also hit their sales peak in December, as stores gear up for next year’s models. Homeowners looking for deals on patio furniture should hang tight until March.

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Home goods January is the month of white sales, so expect to see plenty of deals on linens, but also on cookware and furniture. These sales continue into February. May’s wedding season also brings deals on small housewares such as coffee makers and vacuums; look for savings of 10 to 30 percent off. China and flatware prices are lower in September, when stores gear up for the new season’s patterns.

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Jewelry Diamonds are a girl’s best friend year-round, but they're a shopper’s best friend in December, when markdowns can reach 30 to 50 percent. Jewelry sales – particularly online – are slow in July, so shoppers can find savings of up to 50 percent.

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Luggage Deals on luggage roll out in March, when the holidays are over, but summer travel hasn’t picked up yet. They’ll make another visit to the clearance section in May.

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Produce When it comes to many purchases, the expression “buy straw hats in winter” applies. Buy out of season for the biggest discounts. With produce, however, discounts happen in season. Look for larger citrus fruits – such as grapefruits and oranges – in January, after they’ve had enough time to sweeten. Blueberries are also a good January buy. Think mangos and asparagus in March, melons and peaches in May (good weather permitting) and apples in September.

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