Plan Ahead to Score the Best Deals This Year
As we approach the midpoint of the year, it’s essential to plan ahead for the biggest shopping events to maximize your savings. With many wallets stretched thin, finding the best deals can make a significant difference for any budget. In this article, we’ll break down the major shopping events to expect for the remainder of the year, so you can get planning.
Summer shopping is just around the corner.
Fourth of July Sales
The upcoming Fourth of July sales will give you a chance to score big savings on appliances and tech, along with select summer goods. It’s one of the biggest shopping and sales events of the year, with the massively popular Amazon Prime Day sale returning in July as well. Preparing now can help you take advantage of these opportunities to score major savings this summer.
Planning for Big Sales
Planning ahead for big sales is a great way to save on products you’re already eyeing as summer reaches full swing and even as we’re prepping for fall. For big-ticket items like mattresses, furniture, major appliances, or an updated entertainment system, knowing exactly when you’ll have a chance to score the best deals can help you save hundreds of dollars.
Summer essentials at discounted prices.
Other Major Shopping Events
When planning, you’ll want to keep the year’s biggest sales at the forefront of your mind. Different items hit low prices at different times. Here’s what to expect through the rest of the year:
- Amazon Prime Day: The first Prime Day event of the year takes place in July and usually has discounts across every category, including tech, everyday essentials, and school supplies.
- Labor Day: During the fall event, you’ll find end-of-season sales on patio furniture, grills, yard tools, and gardening supplies, summer apparel, laptops, TVs, and mattresses.
- Amazon Prime Day 2: Amazon has launched a Prime Day-like event in the fall for a few years, and we anticipate this trend will continue, with deals on major electronics and home goods leading up to the holiday sales season.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday: What used to be two different shopping events has undergone a transformation over the years and has now morphed into a weeklong event of incredible deals for shoppers looking for discounts on everything from TVs, video game consoles, laptops, and other top tech to apparel, fitness equipment, home goods, small appliances, toys, and more, both online and in-store.
How to Make the Most of Internet Sales
While everyone loves getting a good deal, it can be hard to know which deals are a steal and which are just marketed as one. Here are some shopping tips that can help you get the things you need while holding onto more of your cash:
- Plan to shop major shopping events: If you’re looking for ways to save cash on big-ticket items, your best bet will often be to shop during major shopping events throughout the year. Often retailers will compete with one another, which may drive down the price of popular items.
- Set a budget before the event: While it can be exciting to find a surprise deal on something you didn’t expect, be aware of your spending habits. Budget for the things you would definitely like to have, and go ahead and set aside a little cushion in your budget for those impulse buys that may crop up.
- Look for ways to skip shipping fees: Multiple retailers offer ways to save on shipping, whether that’s a minimum cost threshold, a membership perk, or even taking advantage of in-store or curbside pickup. By taking the time to find ways to skip shipping costs, you’ll ensure that the savings you earn stay in your pocket instead of getting absorbed into costly shipping and handling fees.
Shopping tips to save you money.
By following these tips and staying informed about the best deals and savings opportunities throughout the year, you can make the most of internet sales and keep more of your hard-earned cash.
