6 Best Things to Buy in October

With October comes jack-o-lanterns on front porches, apple cider, leaves changing color (at least here in New England!) and, of course, little trick-or-treaters running around toward the end of the month. It could also be the month for some retail therapy if you know what to look for. Here are some of the best purchases you can make in October to score major deals.

Air Conditioners

The best time to buy air conditioners on a budget is when people are thinking about buying space heaters. Stores will be looking to get rid of their air conditioners for the year by deeply discounting them. So take advantage of great prices and store that AC until you need it next year.

Jeans

Now is the best time to take advantage of clearance sales before the holiday shopping season hits. Luckily, jeans are cheapest between the back-to-school rush and the holiday rush, so you won’t have to deal with a crazy crowds when you’re stocking up on affordable new denim.

Toys

According to FreeShipping.org:

Retailers like Toys R Us will be trying to maximize holiday sales by reducing prices and pushing sales as early as October. Your chances of finding cheaper games and puzzles are especially good during this time.

Big Appliances

New models for large appliances tend to roll out in September and October, so you can score perfectly good older models at a discount as new stuff starts to take over showroom floors.

Grills

As we move further into fall, demand for grills is low and other winter goods need to make their way onto showroom floors. Grills will finally be available at super low prices as stores look to clear them out for the year.

Patio Furniture

The same idea applies when it comes to patio furniture. Stores will be looking to clear out this year’s patio furniture to make room for more seasonally appropriate merchandise. So you can find some great furniture on clearance in October.