Top tips for Memorial Day shoppers
Getting the best Memorial Day discounts is all about knowing how to shop. Whether you visit major stores or shop online, here are six tips to help you get the most out of your purchases.
Know when to start shopping
Memorial Day always falls on a Monday, but the sale doesn’t start then. It’s a full weekend of Christmas shopping, starting no later than the Friday before Memorial Day. Even in-store sales start early. Because Memorial Day is a federal holiday and many people are off work, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking to create a full holiday shopping weekend.
Some sales may even start earlier than Friday. It’s not unheard of for the Memorial Day sale to last an entire week, starting on the Monday before the holiday. Memorial Day sales are only available for a limited time, but you might be surprised how early some start.
Know how long the sale will last
You also need to know how long the sale will be available after Memorial Day. Many sales don’t actually end on Memorial Day and can continue through Tuesday, Wednesday, or even Thursday. These sales can be called something like “Post-Memorial Day Sale” or “Memorial Day Sale Week”.
Know the most common sales to check on Memorial Day
There are some products that almost everyone knows to check out during Memorial Day. There are plenty of other deals, but the main sales tend to be furniture, home decor, kitchen appliances, and bedding. Clothing sales are also quite common, especially for spring clothing. You might also find some sales on summer items so you can stock up on things you’ll need in the coming months.
Have a list of brands to check out
Pretty much every store has a Memorial Day sale, which means you’ll quickly get overwhelmed trying to check them all. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, make a list of the products you’re most interested in, such as fun supplies for upcoming parties, kitchen gadgets you’ve been looking for for months, or outdoor gear for next winter. Make a list of eight to ten brands you want to check. That helps reduce stress and allows you to actually browse sale items to find the best discounts.
Keep an eye out for less common Memorial Day sales
Everyone will tell you that now is the perfect time to shop for mattresses or get a big discount on a refrigerator, but it can also be the perfect time to get great deals on beauty products or anything else interesting. You just need to browse the brands you’re interested in so you can see what sales they’re making.
Use coupons on top of your purchase
Sale prices on their own are often the lowest price for a variety of products, as Memorial Day is one of the biggest sale events of the year. However, if you can also use a coupon, you may be able to expand your savings even further. Look for a discount code that you can combine with items on sale (or even not on sale) to get the best deal every time.