7 Best Deals for May 2014: What to Buy This Month
by William White | May 6, 2014 10:26 am
Consumer Reports has released its list of the seven best deals in May 2014.
[1]The best deals on this list were found by analyst that tracked prices all-year long. These analyst found that this is the month when seven different types of items are at their lowest prices.
Check out the gallery to see the best deals in May 2014.
Athletic Shoes & Apparel
[2]Consumer Reports research shoes that athletic shoes and apparel are at their lowest prices. To cash in on these discounts, shoppers should check clearance racks and keep track of when store markdown items.
Target (TGT[3]) marks down kid’s clothes on Mondays, women’s on Tuesdays and men’s on Wednesdays. T.J. Maxx (TJX[4]) and Marshalls mark down apparel on Wednesdays.
Camping & Outdoor Gear
[5]Tents and camping gear are down in price and shoppers should look at many stores to figure which one has the best deals.
Sears (SHLD[6]) and Walmart (WMT[7]) are good places to look for tents and camping gear. Shoppers can also look for deals at outdoor stores and online.
Carpeting
[8]Carpets are also down in price in May.
For the best deals, shoppers should ask carpet retailers about the separate pricing for materials and installation. This makes it easier to compare prices and find out what you’re really paying for.
Cordless Phones
[9]Shoppers looking for the best deals on cordless phones will be looking in May.
Consumer Reports advises shoppers in the market for a cordless phone to hold it to make sure it fits the shape of your face.
Lawn Mowers & Tractors
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May means it’s time to get out and mow the grass. Luckily lawn mowers and tractors are down in price.
When looking for a lawn mower or tractor, Consumer Reports suggest that some mowers and tractors on the lower end of the price scale perform as well as more expensive models. Just something to keep in mind when shopping around.
Mattresses
[12]A good mattress can help give people better sleep, which means more energy to enjoy spring.
When looking for a mattress, Consumer Reports advises buying from a store. This allows customers to test the mattress out before buying it.
Small Consumer Electronics
[13]If you looking for a good MP3 player to go with those running shoes, now is the time to buy it.
Small consumer electronics, such as MP3 players, Blu-ray players and home theater systems, are at their lowest in May.
To see more about the best deals in May 2014, click here[14].
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- SHLD: http://studio-5.financialcontent.com/investplace/quote?Symbol=SHLD
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- click here: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/04/products-on-deep-discount-in-may/index.htm
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