The holidays are inching closer, but that big shopping frenzy has not started yet. There are no big shopping holidays this month either, but you can still pick up a scary-good deal in October. Here is what to buy, and what to skip this month.
BUY: JEANS
The September sales on jeans will get better in October. Retailers need to get rid of the last remnants of back-to-school sales, and autumn deals on denim will be too good to pass up. Shop your favorite retailers and check out some new ones you thought you could not afford to find incredible savings on jeans this month.
SKIP: WINTER APPAREL
Clothing deals will stop at the denim this October, so do not plan to fill out your winter wardrobe just yet. Warm-weather wear will not start dropping in price until Thanksgiving at the earliest, and the best markdowns will only appear on shelves around the holidays. The weather is still mild in much of the country during mid-autumn, so there is really no rush to purchase bulkier clothing now. Instead, wait it out a bit to save big bucks.
BUY: OUTDOOR GEAR
As the weather cools down and people head indoors, prices on all things outdoor will start dropping. This includes patio furniture, gardening tools, grills, camping gear and so much more. Check out online retailers, like Wayfair and Overstock, and look for markdowns at brick-and-mortar locations, like Lowe’s and Home Depot. Keep your new outdoor items wrapped well and safely stored away indoors so they are good as new and ready for use at the first sign of spring next year.
SKIP: CLEANING SUPPLIES
Are you in the market for a new vacuum cleaner? Looking to score a deal on a robot sweeper? You are best off waiting a bit longer, until Black Friday. On the biggest shopping day of the year, big-ticket cleaning items will see steep discounts.
BUY: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES & DECOR
As with any holiday, the closer the calendar gets to Halloween, the steeper discounts you will see on related paraphernalia. This includes party decor, costumes, yard decorations, candy and more. If you do not mind a last-minute costume, you will save a ton by shopping for Halloween in October. You can also get a head-start on next year’s costume by shopping the Halloween clearance sales which start on November 1.
SKIP: ELECTRONICS
If you have been patiently holding out on buying new electronics, wait just a bit longer to make your purchase. TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, tablets and more will start dropping in price next month at Black Friday sale events. You can expect to see these items discounted by as much as 30% at popular retailers around Thanksgiving.
BUY: AUTUMN APPAREL
You can pick up some in-between weather wear this October at super-hot prices. Retailers need to make space for the winter stock and will be discounting all autumn wear. Take advantage of this by cashing in on fantastic sales.
SKIP: APPLIANCES
Do not spring for a new oven, refrigerator or washing machine just yet! Being hot items at Black Friday sale events, you are best off waiting a bit before dropping a load of money on new appliances. Start looking out for Black Friday sales as early as November 1 to score the best deal.
October has some great deals to offer the savvy shopper. Use this guide to find out what they are, and which items should go on the waitlist this month.
