8 Things to Buy in September

Summer is coming to a close, but don’t let that get you down. In the month that’s most synonymous with back-to-school savings and deals, there are actually a lot more bargains to be found. Take a look at some potential money-saving purchases you can make in the month of September:

Bicycles

Older bike models will go on sale as new models are released in September. Just be sure to take FreeShipping.org’s advice:

Because bike manufacturers drastically change models every few years — to keep up with new technology — you’ll want to investigate to make sure you don’t end up with an out-of-date bike.

Grills and Lawnmowers

With summer coming to a close, stores will have to start making room for large fall and winter gear. So prices will be low for summer stuff that needs a push out the door.

Patio Furniture

Similarly to grills and lawnmowers, patio furniture will have to go from showrooms to make space for holiday decorations. If you can store new furniture for next season, take advantage of cheap prices while you can in September.

School Supplies

If you can wait until school actually starts to purchase most supplies, you’ll save even more money once September gets going. All of that overstocked inventory will have to go, so take advantage after school starts.

Wine

September is harvest time, so it’s the best time to stock up on wine on the cheap. And apart from getting your wine at a lower cost, you’ll also have the best selection after the fall harvest.

Holiday Airfare

Need to fly to go home for the holidays? Now’s the time to start scoping out deals for airfare as it’s early enough to beat the rush of most people buying tickets. Remember that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are typically the cheapest days to buy and fly.

New Cars

If it’s time you replaced your old set of wheels, September is the time to do it. Since it’s the end of the model year, you should be able to take advantage of good prices and selections. According to Kiplinger:

Bargains will vary by car model and dealer, but it’s not uncommon to haggle your way down to the invoice price, or within a few hundred dollars of it.

Appliances

You’ll start seeing new appliances make their way into showrooms in early fall, which also means you’ll find deep discounts of the older models.

Seasonal Produce

Fruits

  • Apples
  • Cranberries
  • Figs
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Plums
  • Raspberries

Vegetables

  • Artichoke
  • Beet
  • Corn
  • Eggplant
  • Potatoes
  • Radishes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Zucchini

Sources: Lifehacker, Kiplinger, FreeShipping.org, FreeShipping.org