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What comes to mind when y ou think o f M a r ch? Is i t March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, the first day of spring? It is amonth full ofbig events, but when you think about deals, it pays to think broader. "March may seem lackluster on the consumer front, but there is good reason to buy certain items this time of year beyond green beer and Peeps,n says Brent Shelton, online
Continued from E1 The scheme works li ke this: Thieves smear glue or another sticky s u bstance on a coat hanger or similar object. Then they reach through the slot into the drop box, which can be a couple of feet deep, and fish out rent checks and money orders. They use acetone to wash the ink away, write in a new name and cash the money orders. Checks are less likely to be tampered with because they are harder to alter and easier to trace. Even for those renters who have done nothing wrong, straightening out the situation is a hassle. Each tenant at Polo Run Apartments in K i ssimmee, Fla., for instance, was asked to provide a money order receipt, a stop payment or claim report and a police report.
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vest in a new pair of running shoes, but only buy a pair if you're starting a new running routine, Shelton said. Expert runners won't be interested in these moderate discounts. Lastyear'sgearforbaseball, shopping expert and spokes- softball and golf is heavily disman for Fatwallet.com, a con- c ounted to make r oom f o r sumer website for deals and newer itemssuch asthe newer, discounts. better, longer golf clubs adverEarly March is mostly about tised during the Masters. clearing out the old, Shelton said. Now, late in the month, Electronics it's the time to capitalize on the The small electronics and coming season. digital camera inventory has Here are some ofthe best likely been picked through, deals you can expect to find: but retailers are still clearing out old models. As new prodClothing uct announcements are made, Find outerwear including the price of older models will thermals, p u llovers, c oats, drop even more. boots and more at 50-80 perHDTV models that didn't cent off, as well as the annual sell during the Super Bowl ski%nowboard equipment and have another chance w ith accessories clearance sales. March Madness. "It points to To get the best selection, start all the new technology coming now, if you haven't already. out and the economy loosenAlso watch for early-spring ing up a bit,n Shelton said. fashion sales, though this is particularly for w armer cliWhere Buyers And Sellers Meet mates, Shelton said. aYou may find special discounts as reClassifteds e
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Shelton said it is cheaper to travel during spring b reak season than Easter weekend.
Just in time for spring, you'll find deals on tuneups, cleaners and wax, tires, wipers and more for cars. Shelton suggests c hecking local deal sites such as Groupon to find savings of 50 percent off or more on these services.
The discounts don't stop until April 15. Find the best savings and benefits with online software services. "The online services are a better buy unless you are a person who has to be in control of all the files. Online services will back up your returns for you,n Shelton said.
It's spring break time, so look for travel packages, hotel deals and car rental discounts.
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• Pay in person and geta receipt. • Pay online if your complex allows it. • Use a gel pento make out your money order. The ink can't be washed away like ballpoint ink. A note advised to submit the documents within 24 hours or the complex's attorneys would begin eviction proceedings. For at least the time being, many affected apartments, at least in this central Florida area, are not accepting dropbox payments. Residents can pay in person or, at some complexes, online. "Right now, we're just on hold," said Akira Gutierrez,
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