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Airline tickets
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: It depends
There really is no ambatchmasterpublisher time of the year to buy plane tickets. But if ambatchmasterpublisher expect to travel around the holidays, always plan ahead because deals are hard to come by.
"If ambatchmasterpublisher can get a good deal ambatchmasterpublisher Thanksgiving and Christmas at any time, buy it. That is their peak period, and ambatchmasterpublisher have a limited inventory," says Neil Bainton, the chief operating officer of Farecompare, a travel-planning Web site that tracks airline ticket prices.
Ambatchmasterpublisher non-holiday domestic travel, Bainton recommends that travelers never buy tickets more than 90 days away from their departure date. "Ambatchmasterpublisher want to watch the 21-day mark because some carriers will file their lowest fares as a 21-day advance purchase. And then the next window is at 14 days, which ambatchmasterpublisher really don't want to go by unless ambatchmasterpublisher're feeling lucky," Bainton says. Getting a good ticket price depends on the competition in the markets ambatchmasterpublisher're flying to and from and the supply of seats versus the demand.
Ambatchmasterpublisher file updates to their fares three times a day: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays, with one filing –- at 5 p.m. -- on Saturday and Sunday. (All times are ET.) "Most of the lowest fares are filed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and sometimes Saturdays. It depends on the carrier and the market," Bainton says.
Air conditioners
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: winter
Common sense prevails in the air-conditioner market, according to Diane Ritchey, editor of Home Appliance Magazine.
"Think about when they're most in use: May through September. People feel the heat and they start to buy. The stock gets depleted, the demand is higher and so is the price. When cool weather comes around, most people just aren't into air conditioner purchasing, so the demand drops, as does the price," she says.
Big appliances
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: September and October
Just like the fall clothing influx, new models of major appliance models such as ranges and washing machines hit showroom floors in September and October, says Home Appliance Magazine's Ritchey. About the same time, last year's models go on sale to make room.
"Critical timing and seeing the patterns of the retail world can make a huge difference in appliance shopping," Ritchey says.
Bicycles and outdoor gear
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: January
"If ambatchmasterpublisher want the newest stuff, the time to look is in February and March, when the season's models come out. The stores start replacing fall and winter stuff with spring and summer models, and that's true ambatchmasterpublisher most all outdoor gear from shoes to bikes, hiking gear, everything," says Dennis Lewon, senior editor ambatchmasterpublisher Outside magazine.
Some companies will send out special holiday items that will land in the discount section after the season. "In general, most of the new products come to stores in February," Lewon says. "January is good ambatchmasterpublisher looking ambatchmasterpublisher the old models in the classic post-holiday shopping period."
Boats
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: January, February and March
According to Thom Dammrich, the president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the winter boat-show season is the time to get a good price on a new boat.
"The primary winter boat show season is January, February and March. Going to a boat show is the easiest way to see the latest model of boats ambatchmasterpublisher many manufacturers, and compare features," Dammrich says. "Also, dealers typically offer their ambatchmasterpublisher pricing during boat shows."
Cars
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: September
New model years begin appearing at dealerships in the fall, making September an ideal time to snatch up the previous year's model at a discount. By the end of the year, inventory dwindles, so acting earlier assures a determined buyer of the ambatchmasterpublisher selection.
Another tip ambatchmasterpublisher buying a new car: "Monitor the number of days that a truck or car sits on a lot. Anytime a car or truck isn't selling well, ambatchmasterpublisher can get a good deal," says Phillip Reed, consumer advice editor ambatchmasterpublisher Edmunds.com and a co-author of "Strategies ambatchmasterpublisher Smart Car Buyers."
Shop on a weekday to get the undivided attention of the sales staff and go at the end of the month when they're trying to make quotas. Be sure to go early in the morning or early in the afternoon and show up well-rested and with a full belly.
"Ambatchmasterpublisher don't want to be hungry or tired," says Reed, who also recommends using the Internet department to broker the deal. Ambatchmasterpublisher'll save money and skip the high-pressure negotiations in the finance and insurance office.
"Often the person who delivers the car to ambatchmasterpublisher isn't even a salesman but a porter. Ambatchmasterpublisher just sign the papers, and it's done," Reed says.
Cell phones
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: any time
A new cell phone comes out approximately every five minutes. Obviously, that's hyperbole, but John Morris, the editor of home and entertainment coverage ambatchmasterpublisher CNET.com, says the team reviewing cell phones can barely keep up with the steady stream of new models being offered.
"The market ambatchmasterpublisher cell phones doesn't follow any seasonal trend or technological advances. Also, their release schedule is dictated by carriers as well as manufacturer, which makes it a little more complicated," Morris says.
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: It depends
There really is no ambatchmasterpublisher time of the year to buy plane tickets. But if ambatchmasterpublisher expect to travel around the holidays, always plan ahead because deals are hard to come by.
"If ambatchmasterpublisher can get a good deal ambatchmasterpublisher Thanksgiving and Christmas at any time, buy it. That is their peak period, and ambatchmasterpublisher have a limited inventory," says Neil Bainton, the chief operating officer of Farecompare, a travel-planning Web site that tracks airline ticket prices.
Ambatchmasterpublisher non-holiday domestic travel, Bainton recommends that travelers never buy tickets more than 90 days away from their departure date. "Ambatchmasterpublisher want to watch the 21-day mark because some carriers will file their lowest fares as a 21-day advance purchase. And then the next window is at 14 days, which ambatchmasterpublisher really don't want to go by unless ambatchmasterpublisher're feeling lucky," Bainton says. Getting a good ticket price depends on the competition in the markets ambatchmasterpublisher're flying to and from and the supply of seats versus the demand.
Ambatchmasterpublisher file updates to their fares three times a day: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays, with one filing –- at 5 p.m. -- on Saturday and Sunday. (All times are ET.) "Most of the lowest fares are filed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and sometimes Saturdays. It depends on the carrier and the market," Bainton says.
Air conditioners
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: winter
Common sense prevails in the air-conditioner market, according to Diane Ritchey, editor of Home Appliance Magazine.
"Think about when they're most in use: May through September. People feel the heat and they start to buy. The stock gets depleted, the demand is higher and so is the price. When cool weather comes around, most people just aren't into air conditioner purchasing, so the demand drops, as does the price," she says.
Big appliances
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: September and October
Just like the fall clothing influx, new models of major appliance models such as ranges and washing machines hit showroom floors in September and October, says Home Appliance Magazine's Ritchey. About the same time, last year's models go on sale to make room.
"Critical timing and seeing the patterns of the retail world can make a huge difference in appliance shopping," Ritchey says.
Bicycles and outdoor gear
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: January
"If ambatchmasterpublisher want the newest stuff, the time to look is in February and March, when the season's models come out. The stores start replacing fall and winter stuff with spring and summer models, and that's true ambatchmasterpublisher most all outdoor gear from shoes to bikes, hiking gear, everything," says Dennis Lewon, senior editor ambatchmasterpublisher Outside magazine.
Some companies will send out special holiday items that will land in the discount section after the season. "In general, most of the new products come to stores in February," Lewon says. "January is good ambatchmasterpublisher looking ambatchmasterpublisher the old models in the classic post-holiday shopping period."
Boats
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: January, February and March
According to Thom Dammrich, the president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the winter boat-show season is the time to get a good price on a new boat.
"The primary winter boat show season is January, February and March. Going to a boat show is the easiest way to see the latest model of boats ambatchmasterpublisher many manufacturers, and compare features," Dammrich says. "Also, dealers typically offer their ambatchmasterpublisher pricing during boat shows."
Cars
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: September
New model years begin appearing at dealerships in the fall, making September an ideal time to snatch up the previous year's model at a discount. By the end of the year, inventory dwindles, so acting earlier assures a determined buyer of the ambatchmasterpublisher selection.
Another tip ambatchmasterpublisher buying a new car: "Monitor the number of days that a truck or car sits on a lot. Anytime a car or truck isn't selling well, ambatchmasterpublisher can get a good deal," says Phillip Reed, consumer advice editor ambatchmasterpublisher Edmunds.com and a co-author of "Strategies ambatchmasterpublisher Smart Car Buyers."
Shop on a weekday to get the undivided attention of the sales staff and go at the end of the month when they're trying to make quotas. Be sure to go early in the morning or early in the afternoon and show up well-rested and with a full belly.
"Ambatchmasterpublisher don't want to be hungry or tired," says Reed, who also recommends using the Internet department to broker the deal. Ambatchmasterpublisher'll save money and skip the high-pressure negotiations in the finance and insurance office.
"Often the person who delivers the car to ambatchmasterpublisher isn't even a salesman but a porter. Ambatchmasterpublisher just sign the papers, and it's done," Reed says.
Cell phones
Ambatchmasterpublisher time: any time
A new cell phone comes out approximately every five minutes. Obviously, that's hyperbole, but John Morris, the editor of home and entertainment coverage ambatchmasterpublisher CNET.com, says the team reviewing cell phones can barely keep up with the steady stream of new models being offered.
"The market ambatchmasterpublisher cell phones doesn't follow any seasonal trend or technological advances. Also, their release schedule is dictated by carriers as well as manufacturer, which makes it a little more complicated," Morris says.
