What to buy in July
July 1, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Monthly Savings
In Oregon it actually hit 75 yesterday, but overall, it’s been a cloudy summer so far. If you don’t live near me, it’s likely getting pretty darn hot, which might make it seem like a good time to buy a fan. It is kind of. In July many shops put their fans on sale because of demand, but if you can hold out, i.e. you have one fan already, you’ll get a better deal come the end of summer close-outs.
Now, what should you buy in July?
July is National Ice Cream Month, and due to this, the International Ice Cream Association (IICA) encourages retailers and consumers to celebrate, which means sales on creamy goodness. Don’t go overboard on this one though. Gym memberships are not on sale in July.
Man stuff - and by man stuff I mean all those excess Father’s Day gift items that are on sale.
Dry cleaning services – no one dry cleans in July because no one is wearing complicated and heavy outfits. The office tends to go casual mid-summer, and dry cleaners lose a bulk of business. This is a good time to go to your local dry cleaner with a big job (say all the curtains, comforters, or winter coats you’ve been waiting to wash) and ask for a discount.
Seasonal summer toys and kids gear – wait for the very end of July for this one. Right now these items cost more, but in August stores start to stock back to school gear and all that summer gear has to go. If you wait too long it’ll be gone, so start looking right before August hits.
Look for… sidewalk sales in your area, which offer super cheap gear and tend to be abundant this time of year.
Consumer Reports notes that July is the perfect time to scoop up sale prices on…
- Computers
- Indoor furniture
- Outdoor furniture
- Swimwear
Got any secret tips about what to buy in July?
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I love to shop the thrifty way .I have always been ahead of the seasons myself . JULY ***When its warm I stock up on school uniforms ,when its cold its summer clothes .I have stocked up on things not in seasons ,just purchased a pair of new with tags navy dockers sz 14 for son (he will grow into next year ) $2.50 (was $5 )but it was a half of day at my thrist store !!! Infact I found a total of 4 pants all under $10 including the dockers !! My youngest will begin pre-k (Gymboree long sleeve smocks and swing tops most all fall holiday tops …I grab the legging later on ebay and save a ton of $$$ !! Save time and $$ being one step ahead of everyone else !