Timing Is Everything For Holiday Bargain Hunters
PITTSBURGH (CBS) –The calendar may have just turned to November, but the holiday shopping season is already here for many.
Black Friday is still weeks away, but some people have already started working on their game plan.
From washing machines to televisions, this is the time of year for savings.
But, there are also certain things you should wait to buy until next month, or even next year.
This is the month that savvy shoppers like Mekayla Allison wait for all year.
"I love it, day after Halloween I'm like, it's Christmas time, let's go shopping," says Allison.
Armed with a mobile coupon, she's getting $10 off on clearance clothing at Target. But, she plans to wait a few weeks on most purchases.
"Because whatever you're buying, even if you're seeing some good prices, it's almost most certain to drop further during the holiday kick off," Benjamin Glaser, of DealNews, says.
Dealnews, which tracks prices, says that's especially the case with big ticket items like major electronics, large home appliances and televisions.
"Last year, we went around searching for the best deal and it was like a 36-inch for like $150, and it was the good name brand," Allison says.
Deals on current generation gaming consoles are very likely around Black Friday, DealNews also says you'll finally see some affordable prices on 4K televisions.
Toys also tend to hit rock bottom in the second week of December.
"You just gotta hit up the deals while you can," says Allison.
Allison says to do the research now, so in three weeks you can "swipe" while sales are hot.
When it comes to those always-popular gift cards, DealNews says you'll want to wait on those until December, when you're more likely to see them discounted.
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