Comments on: 10 Dates To Remember That Will Save You Money

By: Becci

Becci — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:25:22 +0000

I worked retail for the last 4 years and the date they set for winter clearance is a little wrong. By March 1st most of winter clothing and boots are already clearanced out or gone. Most will starting setting spring clothing just after Christmas, start watching the middle to the end of January for winter coats, mittens, and boots to be clearanced.

By: Mekhong Kurt

Mekhong Kurt — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:33:38 +0000

Nice article. I already knew about most — but not all. I imagine people in other countries have comparable opportunities. (I’m American, but have lived in Asia most of the last 25 years, for instance.)

I have a friend who goes far beyond what the article recommends for the after-Christmas period: she buys all her Christmas (and birthday) presents for the following year during that period, when all the great sales are in full swing. Of course, she also picks up cards and decorations as well.

For certain items to give as gifts there is another possibility: outlets such as Salvation Army stores. I picked up a nice, serviceable (if nothing fancy) full set of dinnerware for four that was in perfect condition — not a single chip, stain, etc. That was years ago and I’ve forgotten what I paid, but even as a rather poor college student, I was able to afford it easily. The next time my Mom came over for a meal, she was initially shocked and angry that I had wasted money on a NEW getting of dishes, my point being even an old kitchen hound like her had no idea the dishes weren’t brand, spanking new.

This is my first time to run across this site, and I’m bookmarking it — good blog.

By: Khaleef @ KNS Financial

Khaleef @ KNS Financial — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:17:51 +0000

Wow, I’ve gotten a few more great ideas just from the comments.

By: Cd Phi

Cd Phi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:41:31 +0000

Wow . this is a pretty specific list of dates. One thing that I did notice this past Christmas was that there were many people in the return lines…I went to my local hardware store and picked up some good christmas decorations for next year. It’s all about planning ahead…

By: Wenchypoo

Wenchypoo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:06:02 +0000

As far as buying a house goes, you have more time than you think–people with kids who are moving need to get them back in school after Labor Day, so you really have from Labor Day until about St. Patty’s Day to go house-hunting for bargains. The “high season” for house hunting is in the spring and summer, all the way up to labor Day, and this is when you can expect to pay high prices.

Just like shopping for cars in the rain and snow (the lousiest time for YOU, but best for cars), shopping for houses in the rain and snow will play in your favor.

I myself just snagged a great “Labor Day” house play this last fall–spanked the owner and his bank for $40k on a house. The owner was a corporate transfer (HAD to go), and her kids needed to be in school at the new place, so push came to shove and she took my offer. A week later, the bank approved it, and off we went through the closing jungle.

By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars

Ryan @ Planting Dollars — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:21 +0000

Creative post idea. I would never have thought of the Apple one and think the most valuable one you mentioned is Nov 1st with the housing market. Back in Wisconsin where I’m originally from housing sales move about as fast as glaciers in the winter, especially around Christmas, so it’s the best time to find motivated sellers.

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:05:00 +0000

One thing I have always done and did this last “Black Friday” is buy what I need in the days or perhaps week before hand. Then I just hang on to the items and receipt and go back in and get the prices adjusted to the huge sales. This of course takes planning and timing, because you don’t want the return policy to expire as well it requires more than one trip to a store. However, for myself I have found it much easier to get the items I want, and to get the correct sizes in clothing, without too much of the hassle from the crowds of people. I much rather enjoy getting a cup of coffee and people watching on Black Friday

PS I reckon this could be applied to some of the other dates mentioned above as well.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:47:41 +0000

I wan’t aware of several of these…cool.

By: SimplyForties

SimplyForties — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:15:17 +0000

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day that don’t include dinner out, flowers and chocolates. The choice isn’t whether to celebrate it or “skip” it; the choice is how you celebrate it. Be creative.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:30 +0000

Interesting list. I will definitely be coming back every once in a while to refresh my memory.

I would also add that Feb is a great time to think about Macs, because it’s right after the MacWorld where they announce new stuff too.