First of all the key is timing. Big bargains happen when you work with manufacturer discounts, clearance sales, off-season discounts and coupon and discount codes! Here are a few sales cycles to get you started:
January: Chocolate, soda, diet foods, frozen finger foods, linens, small appliances, air conditioners, carpeting, winter clothes, bikes, Christmas decorations, motorcycles, boats, sports and weight loss February: Chocolate, steak, seafood(post Valentine's Day),oatmeal, boats March: Frozen Foods, Easter meal items i.e. eggs, ham, gardening items April: Candy, eggs, ham, cheese, frozen pies, cake mix, electronics, vacuums, cookware, tires and auto supplies May: Barbecue items i.e. hot dogs, beef, condiments, ice cream, party supplies, grill supplies June: Ice cream, popsicles, soda, pianos, building materials, tools July: BBQ items, chips, grill supplies August: Cereal, breakfast bars, peanut butter, lunch meat, cold lunch items, yogurt, pool supplies, outdoor toys, bathing suits, summer clothes September: Cereals, back to school snacks, hamburger, hot dogs, condiments, spaghetti sauce, cars, lawn mowers October: canned fruits and veggies, dried fruits, stock up on holiday foods and soups and broths, large appliances, lawn mowers November: Turkey, butter, cheese, canned goods, baking goods, cookware, tools, carpeting December: Ham, butter, cheese, post-holiday sales, baking goods, some electronics, toys, winter clothes You will notice that sales in stores go along with seasons, holidays and events. Of course you will find the best price on Back to School items after school starts (that's the time to stock up for next year)!
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