Best Things to Buy in February

With February, Christmas is more than a month in our rear view, and your bank account is probably just recovering from all of your holiday spending. But don't let your credit cards go into hibernation just yet -- there are some fabulous deals on big ticket items in February. If you buy now, your bank account will thank you later, when other shoppers are paying double the prices you'll find this month. Have a look at the best things to buy in February.

Air Conditioners

If you just got another foot of snow dumped on your doorstep, an air conditioner is probably the last thing on your mind, which is precisely why they sell so cheaply in the winter. It won't be long before this extreme cold turns into extreme heat, and when it does, prices on A/C's will go sky high -- if you can even find them in stock. Shop now to find exactly what you want at the best price of the year.
Hot Prices: Frigidaire 5000 BTU Window Air Conditioner for $99.97 | Sunpentown Portable 10,000 BTU Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier for $349.39 | Friedrich Compact Programmable 11,800 BTU Energy Star Window Air Conditioner for $325 | More Air Conditioners


Valentine's Day Flowers

Of course you have to buy Valentine's Day flowers in February if you're going to buy them, and in most cases, you'll find that prices are about three times what they are any other time of year. Good luck finding a deal on roses in early February, but you will find that prices drop sharply after the 14th. Still, for Valentine's Day, you need them before then. Tulips are your best bargain pre-Valentine's Day, and they make a lovely bouquet.
Hot Prices: 15 Sweetheart Tulips Bouquet for $19.99 | Harry & David Tulip Temptation Bouquet for $29.95 | 20 Sweetheart Tulips with Ruby Vase for $29.99 | More Tulips




Bicycles

It's probably still a little bit too chilly to be getting into outdoor recreation just yet, but new bike models hit stores in February and March in time for the year's first spring weather. You'll find clearance sales on last year's models when you shop for bicycles in February. Whether you're looking for a bike to ride around town or a serious racing model, you'll find them all on sale now.
Hot Prices: Micargi RS888 24 Speed Road Racing Bicycle for $369.99 | 2009 Kestrel Evoke Road Bike almost half off at $2699 | Polaris Scrambler Dual Suspension 18 Speed Mountain Bike for $179.98 | More bikes on sale



MP3 Players

Small electronics get a lot of attention around the holiday season, but then demand takes a dive in late winter. Retailers will look to reignite the hype with big price cuts on MP3 players this time of year.
Hot Prices: Microsoft Zune 30GB Media Player for $89.99 + Free Shipping | Coby 1 GB Flash Clip MP3 Player from $21.95 | Apple 8GB iPod Touch starting at $169.97 | More MP3 players







Gas Grills

If you wait until the week before your backyard barbecue to pick out a new grill, you'll pay the highest prices. Shop now while demand is almost zero, and you'll find great bargains.
Hot Prices: Weber Genesis S320 Gas Grill from $785 | Weber Summit S-620 Gas Grill with Side Burner on deep discount for $1388 | Ducane Affinity 4100 Gas Grill for $429 | More Gas Grills



Digital Cameras

Like MP3 players, digital cameras are a hot item around the holidays, and then demand falls sharply in January and February. Additionally, new models tend to come out around February and March, so you can find older digital cameras on sale this time of year.
Hot Prices: Canon Powershot A480 Blue Digital Camera for $99 | Nikon Coolpix L20 Red Digital Camera for $86.95 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Camera for $385.75 | More Digital Cameras






Indoor Furniture

With warm weather just around the corner, showrooms want to clear out space for outdoor furniture displays, so they'll be putting indoor furniture on sale. Maybe instead of spring cleaning this year, you do some spring redecorating! Here are some hot bargains we found on indoor furniture.
Hot Prices: Tailored Collection Drop Leaf Dining Table starting at $224.63 | Catnapper Cuddler Dual Reclining Loveseat for $575 | South Shore Back Bay Collection Queen Size Platform Bed from $144.39 | More in Furniture



Luggage

Travel hits its low point for the year in February, right after the holiday travel boom and before Spring Break and summer vacations take off again. With travel down, so is demand for travel accessories. Now is the time to seek out clearance prices on a new luggage set for your next vacation.
Hot Prices: Embark 5-piece Black Luggage Set for just $29.99 | Olympia Luggage Hamburg 3-piece Expanable Luggage Set for $158.99 | Heys Luggage 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set for $384.99 | More in Luggage

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