TGI Thursday? Prices on household goods such as food, clothing, and electronics can vary not only by season but also by weekday. It makes a difference what day – and even what time – we buy our household products. So what are the best days to buy soups, sweaters and scanners?
Stock the Pantry Sunday Evenings
Food manufacturer’s coupons are often available in the Sunday newspaper. Many grocery chains run their sales Wednesday through Tuesday, and as Sunday falls in the middle of that sales cycle, items such as canned goods, cereals and other pantry staples are likely still available and on the shelves, and can be purchased for a discounted price with the Sunday coupons.
Also, if you go to the store at in the late afternoon or early evening, you will often have access to reduced prices on other items (like meats and baked goods) that need to be sold that day.
Scan for bargains on electronics on Mondays
Why should you like Mondays? Well, Mondays are often the best days to purchase household electronics, such as computers, video games and televisions. This is because electronics manufacturers offer discounts to their retailers on Mondays, and consumers can take advantage of these lower prices. When you also consider that brick-and-mortar retailers – knowing that consumers typically search online for electronics on Monday – often seek to lure online shoppers with deep price reductions, the start of the workweek no longer looks quite so bad.
Shop for clothes on Thursday
Since most people do their clothes shopping on the weekend, many clothing retailers will do two things on Thursday night; put out more of their inventory to prepare for the weekend rush of customers, and begin their weekend promotions. The result is Thursday evenings offer you that perfect combination of great prices with better selections.
Ship for Free on December 16th
With the holidays fast approaching and Black Friday and Cyber Monday a distant memory, are there any great shopping days left until Christmas and Hanukkah? Online shoppers can reduce their overall spending by shopping on Friday, December 16th. This has been designated Free Shipping Day, so everything purchased can be sent to your door at no additional charge. Over 1,400 online merchants are signed up to participate. For more information on this promotion refer to our great holiday deals piece.
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