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Finding Good Bargains

© Wendy Waid

If you are looking for bargains, now is the time to start looking. End-of-year sales start blossoming because companies want to hit their sales records before the new year. Then, after the new year, stores start madly marking things for clearance to avoid inventory taxes. Of course, knowing how to find a good deal and where to find a good deal are also important.

Good Deals on Furniture:
  Almost every large city has a block of discount furniture stores. The first thing you will see are the cheesy bright pink signs advertising prices 50% to 75% off. Most of these types of stores mark their furniture prices so high that they can easily offer 75% off. Most of the pieces are no-name brands and the quality of the furniture is usually poor. These pieces of furniture are good if you plan to keep them for only a few years.

If you are looking for really cheap furniture, try second hand shops and donation stores. Most of these stores have furniture that just need cleaning or minor repairs. Some donation centers get their inventories from big-name retail chains looking to quickly clear out their excess stock.

Looking for nicer pieces of furniture, then try well-known furniture stores during promotions such as “12 months no interest”. This way you can stretch out your payments rather than putting a large sum down at once. Of course, you will need to go through a credit check to get approved for these deals. Otherwise, you can check the advertisements during holiday weekends including Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day when most stores offer special discounts on furniture purchases. Always be willing to negotiate the prices since furniture stores have a price allowance and are pretty flexible, especially if you buy more than one piece.

Looking to save money, then avoid antique shops. Most antique shops mark up their furniture (being that it’s “antique” and “rare”) and most are not willing to lower the prices much lower than tag price. Be wary of reproductions or antiques that look new. Most antiques need cleaning and minor repairs.

Amazing Appliance Deals:
  Check the local classifieds for the best deals. Most people selling their old appliances are either in the process of moving or upgrading. If you can repair the appliance, you will be able to get the best deal. Always try bargaining, especially if the advertisement goes for more than two weeks. Check out the appliance thoroughly before buying. Make sure it works.

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