What to Buy Today

While Black Friday may seem like the right time to make big purchases, you may be surprised to find out that there actually is a best time to buy a new TV.

Focus on three-day holiday weekends, the end of each quarter, and the end of the year to get the best truck deals.

December is the best time to buy a new lawn mower for those looking for the steepest possible discount, and who don’t have any interest in the “latest and greatest” models. Specifically, the best deals at this time will appear in large box stores, such as Home Depot and Lowes, where their limited floor space needs to be shifted to holiday stock. Buying a mower during this time may mean settling for a returned and repaired mower, or a floor model, but it may also lead to the steepest discounts.

For dishwashers, the best time to buy is typically during the fall, leading into winter, as retailers make space for winter products and holiday displays.

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