Shopping after holidays - a great way to save money!
By coffeebreak
@coffeebreak (17798)
United States
March 21, 2008 7:34pm CST
i have always said "shop places like Target, Walmart the week AFTER a holiday for clothes and you'll find great bargains". And it is still true.
I missed Valentines Day , but now, after St Patricks Day, all the green stuff is on sale. I just bought 2 little summer dresses for my 2 year old grand daughter, $5 each (regularly $9.99) I got 2, but I know they will drop to $2.50 if they have any left in a week or so. I'll check back then. often they do. I got 2 sets of PJ's for my 8 yo GD - $9.99 and they were Disney theme and regularely $19.99. It is her birthday presenet or I would have waited and gambled at it as pjs aren't a specific necessity - a pair of shorts and t-shirt are fine summer jammies. But I got socks for 50ยข - so what if htey have shamrocks on them? The girls love them! And the t-shirts were still $3 but next week they will be $1.25 so I'll stop by then. Iti s not a costly thing as Target is exactly right on my way home no matter where I go so it doesn't take extra gas to go there a few times a week. Plus that is where I go pick up a gallon of milk so I just combine trips. Give it a try. Shop after the holidays about 2 weeks for the bargains. It is fuN!
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
22 Mar 08
I always try to pick up bargins like that too. As I have worked retail, you are very correct. Now that Easter will be passing, it will be a great time to buy fancy dresses as they stock up for Easter sales.
I just bought some nice sweaters the other day for $1.00 each. My girls and I were excited!!
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
23 Mar 08
Where did you get the $1 sweaters? I believe in stocking for the seasons too - I'll buy sweaters now and save them for fall - just buy a size or two larger!
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
22 Mar 08
I read this aloud to my husband and he said, "She is a smart shopper!" And check this out, he has a message for you, too. He wants you to know that we do that all of the time and in fact just got back from BigLots where we bought a whole cart of great stuff for pennies on the dollar.
While we were there I didn't know the exact reference price for the Rubbermaid DeskMate organizers we saw, but it was clear that $5 each was a steal and I really needed a few:
http://www.mysimon.com/9015-11047_8-41689790.html
Looks like at the very least we saved $70 on the four I bought today!
Yeppers, I'll take your advice!
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
22 Mar 08
I stopped going to BigLots when it changed from Pick and Save! P&S used to be my favorite store! Now it is Dollar Tree! Big Lots just went to high priced at least the one in my area and also dumpy. BUt glad to hear you guys still have a nice one and can get the bargains.
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
23 Mar 08
I love going out around febuary when every one is having their winter clearence sales, I always find really good deals 50 to sometimes even 75% high end products.
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
23 Mar 08
That is especially a good time to go! Same as September after all the "back to school" sales and they are closing out summer things.
@jezzikabret (245)
• United States
22 Mar 08
OMG shopping after any holiday is like Christmas morning for me!!! Nothing beats a great sale. You're right who cares if it has...shamrocks or even hearts on it. I'm one of those hardcore shoppers who like to be prepared and buy things for the following year. Great way to get holiday decorations at a great price or even presents for comming holidays! Anytime i see baby clothes for a good price I buy them even if my little girl wont be wearing it for awhile.
I live in Germany because my husband is stationed here right now so I miss going to those sales. So the only shopping i really get to do is on base and they don't have very good sales. Awesome discussion! I could talk about sales and shopping all day long!!
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
22 Mar 08
Yeah, I love talking bargains! I have been visiting Target at least once a week latelya nd have found where they hide all the clearance racks and just make the rounds! I found yesterday the PopTarts called "Go Tarts" and they are the same makings as pop-tarts, just in a bar instead of a thin layer. 10 bars for $1.74! And my favorite chocolate chip! They are great for lunches and snacks for my grand kids when they come...if there are any left over! But I get shoes for my 2 yo GD often for $5 tto!
