What products are worth and not worth buying in August

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Unlike June and July, in August there are no big holidays and mass barbecue trips, but this does not mean that the stores stopped offering different summer products to customers at competitive prices.

August is the second largest period when consumer spending booms. We offer you a list of products that are worth and not worth buying.

Worth buying: school supplies

If you have school-age children or are a student or teacher yourself, then August is a great time to buy office supplies. For example, in the last weeks of August Walmart and Target offers products for school at very competitive prices. Take a closer look at items such as lunch boxes, backpacks, crayons, markers, glue, and other office supplies.

Walmart, for example, he decided to make life easier for customers and on the eve of the first bell in the store lobby, he exposes a list of goods that students in a particular class need. Target not far behind and offers teachers to fill out an online questionnaire List School Assist Assist, specifying the list of products that children need in school.

If you do not study at school, you can still take advantage of favorable offers in August. According to the research firm NPD Group, the first three weeks in August are the best time to buy laptops or netbooks. You can also buy printers, printing paper, data storage devices, and so on at competitive prices.

It is worth spending on travel

In August, there is a lull in the tourist season, and therefore in the second half of the month prices for hotels, air tickets and fuel fall.

Here are some travel options that are cheaper in August:

Driving by car: In August, fuel prices should fall from $ 2,65 to $ 2,45 dollars per gallon, with the average price in the country at other times $ 2,55, data reports GasBuddy's Fuel Price Outlook. So, if you choose a route on a 1 full tank of gas, it will cost you less than $ 80 with an average tank capacity in 15 gallons.

Think of the tropics: The hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until the end of November, but this does not mean that you should avoid traveling to the tropics. In August, hurricanes mostly rage in the eastern Caribbean, in places like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. You do not even need a passport to travel in this direction, as it is the territory of the United States.

Take a cruise: At the end of the summer, many cruise lines sell very profitable last-minute tours. With 60% savings and more, you can take a cruise in the Caribbean or to Bermuda.

Go disney: August is a great month to bring children to Disneyland. In the last two weeks of August, the price of day tickets is sold at $ 97 from Monday to Thursday. You can save even more money by buying Southern California CityPASS.

Worth to buy: swimsuits and summer clothes

By the end of the month, swimsuits and summer clothes can be bought with 75% discount. Stores hold large seasonal sales to free up shelves for new autumn collections. AT TargetFor example, in August you can buy a women's swimsuit for only $ 14,99.

In August passes UBM Fashion Magic in Las Vegas, where the largest retailers are present. After the event, there is a boom in discounts in stores, sellers are trying to clean the shelves for new fashion goods. In 2017, the fashion event will be held from 14 to August 16.

In addition, 13 states in August Sales Tax Holidayswhere you can save even more on clothes, school supplies and laptops.

Check out the stores of the following states:

4-5 August: Arkansas, Iowa and Louisiana

4-6 August: Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Virginia

11-13 August: Texas

13-19 August: Maryland

20-26 August: Connecticut

It is worth thinking about buying a new car

In August, there is also a decline in prices for some models of cars, as automakers present new models in the fall.

For example, on the site Truecar You can track the cost of the car in your area. Truecar collaborates with more than 14 000 car dealers across the country. According to US & News Report, The lowest prices for a car at the end of the month. So, 31 in August, the total cost of cars in the US on average decreased by 7,9% last year.

Do not buy things for the fall season

In August, it is not necessary to update the autumn wardrobe. You can buy the essentials, but you should think about a larger wardrobe upgrade after Thanksgiving. However, before updating the autumn wardrobe, conduct an audit of your cabinets. Perhaps you have things to throw away, or those that can be worn on the contrary and not need to be spent on them.

Do not buy a new TV

According to Consumer Reports, the best time of year to buy a TV is the sale Black Friday. Also it is profitable to buy TVs a week or two before the Super Bowl, which next time will be held on Sunday 4 February 2018.

You can save money by buying an old model. Study by Consumer Reports and Gap Intelligence, a retail and e-commerce research company, found that the price of a particular TV model Samsung decreased from $ 1100 when it was released in April to less than $ 900 five months later.

The price then dropped to $780 on Black Friday. Another price reduction was recorded 15 months later - $650.

However, before buying an outdated model, find out what technologies are embedded. For example, companies Sony, Samsung, LG or Panasonic discontinued 3-D TVs, although you can still find them on sale for $ 2000. If you buy such a TV, you will not be able to fully enjoy its functions, since the television channels intended for 3D viewing have almost disappeared.

Do not buy: mattress

Good sleep is crucial for the optimal physical and mental state of a person. It is necessary to postpone the purchase of a new mattress until Labor Day, unless of course the springs of the old one do not stick into your back every night.

The September discounts are the latest in a string of holiday discounts that began over Memorial Day weekend. Manufacturers are eliminating old models to make room for new ones, but this is not the only reason for discounts. Mattresses are not impulse buys; customers usually visit the store several times before purchasing a mattress. That's partly why the three-day weekends of Labor Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and President's Day see some of the biggest mattress sales.

Low price and comfort are not the only factors that are taken into account when buying a mattress. According to Consumer ReportsSome inexpensive brands claim to have the same construction as more expensive brands, but fall short when it comes to comfort and quality. When choosing a mattress, keep in mind that you are buying something for long-term use. Come to the store wearing comfortable clothes so you can easily try out the mattress. Consumer Reports advise spending a minimum of five minutes on each side of the mattress—lying on your back and on your stomach—for any mattress you're seriously considering.

However, if you buy online, try the mattress will not work. Just make sure that the online store offers a guarantee that allows you to return the product if it did not fit you.

Do not purchase: suitcases

If you are going on vacation, do not buy new suitcases if you do not really need them. New models of suitcases put on display in March before the spring break and summer seasons. The best discounts start in January, as retailers seek to make room for new models.

If you have already decided to buy suitcases, do not take the cheapest. The choice based on the price may be more expensive for you in the long run if you suddenly have to change your suitcase at the end of the trip. 2017 Research Consumer Reports of the best luggage brands showed that by examining the zipper, you can judge the quality of the entire product. If the zipper is a fastener consisting of two parallel polyester coils, it is a low quality suitcase. The coil-style zipper makes it easier to penetrate the bag with a ballpoint pen or other pointed object and may break during rough handling. Chain zippers made from interlocking metal teeth provide greater security and durability. According to Consumer Reportsbrand YKK Zipper is the most reliable in the market.

Know the exact baggage allowance of your favorite airlines. While some brands may boast that their product meets official airline standards, each airline determines its own allowable baggage allowance. When choosing your suitcases and bags, grab a roulette with you, and you will avoid unnecessary expenses that you would have to bear if your luggage was larger than the allowable size.

Pay attention to the wheels on the suitcase. Two-wheeled models roll back and forth, but their wheels are stronger, because they are recessed, which reduces the likelihood of them breaking. Two-wheeled models are also suitable if you need to navigate curbs or uneven sidewalks, cobbled streets or paved streets. But models with four wheels are more likely to break when carelessly handling. If you still prefer a model with four wheels, choose a model on which the wheels are attached with screws rather than rivets, and choose a brand that offers a lifetime warranty.

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