Smart Shoppers Cheat Sheet
With summer coming closer to an end, there are things that you need, but did you know there are better days to go shopping? Read on for the ultimate cheat sheet for your weekly shopping. Each weekday brings deals and savings. Check out these insider tips to save more money on your needs. Smart shoppers use this cheat sheet.
Sunday: Large household appliances
Home improvement stores, like Lowe’s and Home Depot, tend to mark down their large appliances on Sundays.
Monday: Cars and electronics
Car dealerships are the busiest over the weekend, and the comparative quiet of a Monday will put you in an excellent position to negotiate a better price on a new car. Stop by Elevate Credit Union to ask about our auto loans before you start shopping; it will save you significant interest, which means lower payments!
You’ll also want to shop for electronics on Monday. Stores like Best Buy offer exclusive manufacturer rebates each Monday, which can lower the price of a product.
Tuesdays: Houses, airline travel, and more
Tuesdays are the best weekday for making an offer on the house, particularly the first Tuesday of the month. Many home sellers check the activity on their house from the previous month and are more open to accepting an offer below their asking price.
If you're looking to fly, book your flight on a Tuesday morning. According to data analyses by Skyscanner, airlines mark flight prices by 15-25 percent late Monday evening. By Tuesday morning, competing airlines will offer a matching or lower price, giving you the best selection of affordable flights.
See a movie for a terrific way to end your Tuesday. Tickets to the latest blockbusters are often discounted during the mid-week slump.
Wednesdays: Groceries, discounted apparel, and fuel
The best time to shop for groceries is on Wednesday. Most supermarkets roll out new sale events on this day, rearrange aisle end-caps, and set out a fresh produce display. They’ll also slap discounts on perishable products left over from the beginning of the week but are still days away from their sell-by dates. Shop early for the best pickings.
Hit TJ Maxx and Marshalls on Wednesday morning because this is when these stores post their new markdowns.
Fill ‘er up on Wednesday! Weekly gas hikes will take effect over the weekend, often as early as Thursday morning.
Thursday: Clothing, shoes, and handbags
Get first dibs on weekend clothing sales at big-name stores late on Thursday. Shop for matching footwear with in-store coupons, which also debut on Thursday. Then, complete your new look with a new handbag, which sees online discounts each Thursday.
Friday: Accessories
On Fridays, online accessories like costume jewelry, belts, and scarves are, on average, discounted by 42%.
Saturday: Yard sale treasures
Saturdays are a prime time to pick up treasures at neighborhood yard sales. You’ll score the hottest deals later in the day when the owners are itching to get rid of their wares.
You will be unstoppable now that you have your smart shoppers cheat sheet. Go shopping, save money, and be a smart shopper. Check out our other posts on the Money Smart Blog