Of course, there will always be crazy discounts and offers that accompany holiday sales, and this year is not going to be any different. However, some of the best holiday gifts to buy happen to be better priced after Christmas.
If you’re planning on splurging this year, you should do it early. With supply chains being disrupted, you can expect massive shortages. So, shopping early can help you get what you want on time.
But here’s the thing with early deals and offers – people usually tend to spend more than they intend thinking they will not get the same deal later on. Try not to do this with everything on your shopping list. Look at a deal very carefully before you buy. Make sure that you don’t spend too much way too early. You just may be able to get certain things at lower prices when the holidays are closer.
Here is a list of 7 holiday gifts you should buy only after Christmas and not before.
Bedding items
Thinking of getting a new set of blankets and other winter gear as you head into the colder months? You may want to hold off till the holidays especially till the new year because you are more likely to save more money then.
Many of the biggest brands in the bedding and related products industry offer the best discounts just after the new year. If you can wait till then, you stand to save around 50% or even more on the bedding products you want to buy. Meanwhile, here’s how much of your income you should spend this Christmas.
Jewelry
In general, shopping for jewelry during the winter holidays is not the best idea. The ideal time is in mid or late February, after Valentine’s Day. This is the time of the year when stores and online retailers offer the biggest discounts on fine jewelry. That said, this holiday season is going to make it all the more difficult for those who want to buy jewelry right away.
There are massive stock shortages around the world and supply chains have also been disrupted a lot. This has also made prices soar at the moment. So, you may not find what you’re looking for anyway. Why not wait for a bit and get it at a discount a few months down the road?
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Top-end computers
If you’re looking to buy a new desktop or laptop, don’t get one just yet. Again, just like jewelry, the supply chain for computers has been affected by the pandemic. There are shortages in semiconductor supplies not just in the U.S. but also around the world. This has led to increased demand but less supply, resulting in increasing computer prices.
Therefore, prices are expected to be high this year. Even during a regular year, the discounted prices are higher than the prices offered during clearance sales in January and February. But keep in mind that these heavy discounts are offered to help clear out the stock from the previous year. So, if you’re fine with using a computer from the previous year, you should be able to get it at a steal.
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Furniture
Furniture is another category that sees people flocking to buy loads of it during the winter holidays. This is probably a lot more this year than ever before. Given that people have been forced to sit at home this past year and a half, they’ve probably gotten bored with the furniture they have. Perhaps you too have noticed that it’s time to change the couch or a few pieces of furniture. While that may be true, just don’t go splurge during the winter sales period.
You can find furniture being sold at much lower prices in January during the clearance sales that happen. Just like with computers, stores look at selling off their old stock at highly discounted prices to make room for the newer models. And as far as furniture is concerned, the old ones don’t go out of style either.
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Exercise equipment
Planning to get yourself some new equipment to work out? Or are you planning to gift someone you know something like this? Then you should perhaps wait till the new year when exercise equipment is usually offered at good discounts.
The past year has seen a lot more people invest in health and workout equipment since they were all forced to stay indoors. Now, with most offices opening again, this trend is slowing down. So, hold off till the new year to get your new set of dumbbells or something else you have your eye on.
Winter clothing
It makes sense to go shop for winter clothes during the winter holidays right? If you don’t have enough clothing for the winter, get yourself some. But if you’re looking to get more, perhaps you should hold off till January. The best deals and discounts on winter clothing are likely to be offered in January this time around.
Usually, discounts are offered in December as well. But with the supply chains for the textile industry also being affected by the pandemic, winter clothing supply has also taken a hit. You may find it difficult to get quality clothes at discounted prices this year.
Even if you do, you can expect to wait for a long time before your orders get delivered this year. However, if you’re looking to stock up for next year, waiting till January could help you save more money.
Christmas trees and holiday décor
No, we’re not telling you to wait till January to buy the things you need for this Christmas. You can stock up for next year and save a whole lot of money by shopping for Christmas decorations and holiday decorations right after Christmas or during the new year.
This is when the prices for these items drop drastically. With steep discounts being offered by stores all over, you can get the items you need for next year well in advance and save money too. Now you’re sorted on all the best holiday gifts to buy after Christmas.
