The best time to buy things, month by month
Consumer Reports' research uncovers when products are cheapest
Last updated: November 2014
January
Bedding
Linens
Toys
Treadmills and ellipticals
TVs
Winter clothing
February
Humidifiers
Indoor furniture
Treadmills and ellipticals
March
Digital cameras
Humidifiers
Small consumer electronics (MP3 players, DVD and Blu-ray players, etc.)
TVs
Winter sports gear
April
Laptop computers
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Lawn mowers
Spring clothing
May
Athletic apparel and shoes
Camping and outdoor gear
Carpeting
Cordless phones
Lawn mowers
Mattresses
Small consumer electronics
June
Camcorders
Carpeting
Computers
Indoor furniture
Pots, pans, and dishware
Small consumer electronics
Summer sports gear
Swimwear
July
Camcorders
Indoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Swimwear
August
Air conditioners
Backpacks
Dehumidifiers
Outdoor furniture
Snow blowers
September
Bikes
Digital cameras
Gas grills
Lawn mowers
Shrubs, trees, and perennials
Small consumer electronics
Snow blowers
October
Bikes
Computers
Digital cameras
Gas grills
Lawn mowers
Winter coats
November
Baby products
Bikes
Camcorders
Gas grills
GPS navigators
Toys
TVs
December
Bikes
Camcorders
Gas grills
GPS navigators
Home appliances, large and small
Small consumer electronics
Toys
TVs
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