Profitable shopping: goods worth buying in May

Portal analysts Offers made a list of the most profitable purchases in May, as well as recommendations on which purchases should be postponed for the future.

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In May, Americans celebrate two holidays - Mother's Day (May 14) and Memorial Day (May 29), in honor of which stores offer big discounts on a wide variety of goods.

Perhaps you were planning to buy furniture, a new refrigerator or clothes - this discount guide will help make shopping enjoyable and profitable.

Under the conditions of quarantine, buyers began to actively master online purchases. Stores publish their assortment on the Internet, offer a “we collected - you took” service, or give out goods through a window in order to observe social distancing.

What to buy in May 2023

1. Mattresses

Typically, the ideal time to buy a mattress is around the three-day holiday weekends around Presidents Day, Labor Day, and, of course, Memorial Day. Usually Sears, Macy's, Sleepy and other popular brands offer great Memorial Day discounts - up to 60%. It is also worth paying attention to discounts and promotions for mattresses in the sections overstock.

2. Refrigerators and other household appliances

On Memorial Day, shops always offer great discounts on household appliances. In addition, May is the time when they start to lower the prices of refrigerators from the previous year to make room for newer models. Discounts of up to 40% on refrigerators and up to 30% off on other home appliances can usually be found at Best Buy, Lowe, Sears and other major retail chains.

3. Dishes and other household goods

The maximum discounts on household goods are expected precisely in May, during the celebration of graduation (in whatever form they are held this year) and Mother's Day. Stay tuned for updates to promotions in order to profitably purchase small household appliances and kitchen utensils. Bed Bath & Beyond, JCPenney and Kohl's are offering up to 30% off on these days.

4. Spring and demi-season clothing

Clothing sales reach their peak in May, when sellers try to get rid of goods from the old collection and bring in new ones. Look for discounts up to 90% at Macy's, Kohl's and Nordstrom stores.

5. Jewelry and bijouterie

After the celebration of Mother's Day, the demand for jewelry will begin to fall rapidly, and sellers will offer discounts of up to 70%. Look for the best deals at Zales, Sears and Macy's.

6. Sportswear and shoes

Winter clothes take up a lot of space in store warehouses, so sellers will actively sell them before the start of sales of the summer collection. We also advise you to pay attention to sports shoes for the whole family - models of past seasons will delight you with excellent discounts. Great deals can be found at Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy Sports + Outdoors.

7. Products on the Star Wars saga

Due to the similarity of sound May the fourth и May the force May 4 is called "Star Wars" day.

In a 2005 interview, George Lucas was asked to recite a famous quote from the film. Lucas's words May the force be with you ("May the force be with you") was translated into German by the simultaneous translator as Am 4. Mai sind wir bei Ihnen ("We will be with you on May 4th"). The interview was shown on TV Total on May 18, 2005 along with the translated phrase. Film fans liked this pun very much and every year more and more people learned about this “memorable date”.

On this day, companies such as Lego, Target and Amazon offer special discounts on Star Wars brand products every year. Many stores are launching one-day promotions, but sometimes you can buy branded goods for a profit during the whole month.

What not to buy in May 2023

1. Summer clothes

You will find the best prices for summer clothes in the second half of summer. Preparing for the implementation of the new collection, sellers will rush to sell the old one. In August, discounts can reach 80%, although the choice will not be so wide. Many sales will be driven by the start of the school year.

2. Swimwear and beachwear

While retailers like Target sell swimwear year-round, they usually restock their shelves early in the spring. When it warms up in May, you will probably want to buy yourself a new one. But if your last year's swimsuit can be worn for another season, then return to the store in September. That's when the active sale of this product will begin.

3. Computers and electronics

In July, popular brands like Apple begin offering discounts for the upcoming start of the school year. But take your time and wait until August to get your hands on a laptop at the best price. And if you wait until November, you can get the coveted electronics as profitable as possible on Black Friday.

4. Grill and garden products

Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are Americans' favorite holidays when every family wants to grill up snacks. If you are not in a hurry to buy garden furniture and a new grill, then you will be able to get a good deal on them after Labor Day. Then discounts can reach 40-50%.

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