January 2017
Clothing: Have you ever been to a clothing store post-Christmas? It’s amazing. They’re all having mad sales after the holiday rush, so now’s a great time to grab some extra clothes if you need them. The selection won’t always be great, but prices will. [Clothing Deals in January]
Broadway Tickets: Broadway’s slower months are in the winter and fall, so January’s a great time to seek out some discounts. You probably won’t find them for the more popular shows, but if you’re looking to branch out, this is the time to do it. [moneyunder30.com]
Carpeting & Flooring: Most people buy carpets at the end of the year in preparation for the holidays. Once January rolls around, prices will go down. [Flooring and Carpet Installation Deals in January]
Furniture: Different furniture is better at different times of the year (and we’ve noted examples in this guide), but January is a great general clearance time, since most furniture companies release new products twice a year: in February and August. That means they’ll be giving some sweet deals in January to make room for the new products next month.[Furniture Deals in January]
Gift Cards: It isn’t quite as “official,” but just after the holidays is a great time to go onto gift card exchange sites to find discounted gift cards. This time of year, everyone’s trading in their unwanted cards for cash. [Buy and Sell Gift Cards]
Linens and Bedding: Ever since John Wannamaker started the first “white sale” in 1878, January has been the best month to get bedding and other linens. Of course, just as with clothing, keep an eye out all year round, since retailers will put last season’s stuff on sale when new products come out. [Linens and Bedding]
Motorcycles: It’s really cold outside. Not to mention icy. It doesn’t make for great cycling weather, but if you’ve been mulling over a motorcycle purchase, get it in January and then wait to ride it when the snow melts. [Motorcycle.com]
Suits: Not a lot of people buy suits in January, so you may see prices drop to get you into the store. Remember, though, you get what you pay for, so don’t go too overboard with the cost-cutting. [Women's Suits] [Men's Suits]
Video Games: A lot of new video games come out in late fall for the holiday season, and they’ll go on sale after the holidays are over. Check out this and other gaming retailers for discounted prices.
