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There are a lot of great deals to be found in November, but there are also a lot of duds out there. Here are the buys that you should stay far away from, if you can help it, in the month of September.

Fall Clothing

While fall clothing is a need of most shoppers, you’re not likely to see many discounts. You’ll start to see much lower prices on fall clothing as the holidays approach. And if you’re desperate for fall clothing before November, check out some of our best tips for making it through the fall on a budget.

Video Game Systems

According to Bankrate, September is not the time to find price breaks on new gaming systems:

At the holidays, gaming systems tend to be bundled, which means you can get the system, accessories and games for the same price, says Hillary Mendelsohn, founder of thepurplebook.com. And that’s also when a lot of the new games come out, she says.

TVs

While prices for HDTVs are steadily improving, it’s still not a great time to score a TV on the cheap. But luckily, Black Friday is only a few months away, and that will be the time to jump on those super low prices.

Diamonds

you can find a lot of diamond bargains in July, early August, November, December or January, according to experts. But in September, you’re not likely to catch any breaks when it comes to buying diamonds. So if you’re looking to pick up something sparkly, you’ll want to wait a couple more months.

Toys

Starting in October, retailers will start trying to clear their aisles to make room for the latest toys for Christmas. So if you hold off until next month, you’ll see some serious deals. That will be the time to stock up on both Christmas and birthday gifts without paying ridiculous prices and fighting off the holiday shopping crowds.