Best Things to Buy in September
You might have just spent a fortune on back to school shopping, but the changing of the seasons means there will be a few more things you'll need to buy in September -- either to prepare you for colder weather ahead, or to take advantage of hot end of season specials. Here are the hottest items with the hottest prices in September:
Bicycles
Bicycle sales experience a lull between summer and the holiday season, so you can find bargains on bikes in September, when the weather is still great for a ride. If you decide you need a bike to get around your new college campus, or you want to buy your kids some bikes for Christmas, now is a great time to shop.
Hot Prices: Mantis Raptor Women's 26- Inch Bike, Now $126.54 (reg. $159.99) | Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike, Now $249 (reg. $399.99) | Schwinn Fracas Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels), Now $307.54 (reg. $449.99) |
20 inch.Diamondback Overdrive Pro 29'er Mountain Bike, Now $826.63 (reg. $1,309.99) | More Bikes
Shrubs and Trees
There's nothing going on in your garden right now, but if you want to keep playing in the dirt until winter hits, why not take on a landscaping project? You'll find shrubs and trees on sale in September, along with lots of indoor plants. Keep exercising that green thumb!
Browse trees and plants for your home and yard | Don't forget Planters
Electronic Readers
Before you drop more than a rent payment at your college bookstore, look to see how many of those textbooks and required readings are available as electronic books -- you may find you
can save a lot of money and space when you invest in an electronic reader and download all your books to a compact handheld device. In fact, electronic readers can be major money savers for anyone who likes to read -- many novels, newspapers, and other reading materials are available to download for free or next to nothing. Growing competition is bringing down the prices on electronic readers. The leading brands are the Amazon Kindle (available from $139), the Sony Reader ($118 & up), and the Barnes & Noble Nook ($149).
Cardigans
Retailers, especially clothing retailers, have gotten way ahead of themselves. New fashions hit the shelves months before they're truly in season, and by the time you're actually ready to start layering for cooler weather, all those trendy back to school sweaters are on the clearance racks. Shop now for clothes you'll wear now and take advantage of deep discounts. Ladies' cardigans are a classic favorite that will never go out of style. The hottest trend right now is the boyfriend cardigan -- larger, longer cardigan sweaters for women.
Hot Prices: Kenneth Cole Women's Long Boyfriend Cardigan for $23.72 (reg. $79) | Eyeshadow Pocketed Smocked Back Cardigan Sweater from $14.99 (reg. $24.99) | Bobeau Chiffon Panel Open Cardigan for $28.90 (reg $44) | Nanette Lepore Crop Cardigan for $78.90 (reg. $190) | More in Cardigans
Not into the boyfriend trend? Try an embellished cardigan:
Gas Grills
Stores have to clear their shelves of large summer items like grills, but you don't have to give up on summer just yet! Treat yourself to a new gas grill at a great end of season price, then treat your friends and neighbors to one least backyard barbecue before you put the grill away until next year.
Hot Prices: Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill starting at $645 (reg. $919) | Char-Griller 3001 Grillin' Pro Gas Grill starting at $169 (reg. $189) | Weber Spirit E-210 Natural Gas Grill for $419 (reg. $519) | More in Gas Grills
What Not to Buy in September
With the changing of the season, there will be lots of shiny new things on store shelves to tempt you, but remember that patience pays -- you may want or even need these items now, but wait a few months to buy and you'll be rewarded with big savings. Hold off for now on these items:
College logo gear -- School spirit is always at its highest at the start of a new year (and a new football season), and schools take advantage of the fervor by jacking up prices. As sweatshirt and jersey sales wane mid-football season, these items will start to drop and you will get much better deals. If you just can't wait, treat yourself to a new college hoodie.
Leaf blowers -- Soon the leaves will fall and you'll be wishing you had something with a little more power than your rake. You could pay full price for a leaf blower now, or borrow your neighbor's for the season and get your own leaf blower when they go on sale in December. If you've gotta have one right now, the Heartland America Cordless 12V Leaf Blower is a good deal at $49.99.
Want to look back? Check out Best Things to Buy in August | Best Things to Buy in July
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Bicycles
Bicycle sales experience a lull between summer and the holiday season, so you can find bargains on bikes in September, when the weather is still great for a ride. If you decide you need a bike to get around your new college campus, or you want to buy your kids some bikes for Christmas, now is a great time to shop.
Hot Prices: Mantis Raptor Women's 26- Inch Bike, Now $126.54 (reg. $159.99) | Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike, Now $249 (reg. $399.99) | Schwinn Fracas Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels), Now $307.54 (reg. $449.99) |
20 inch.Diamondback Overdrive Pro 29'er Mountain Bike, Now $826.63 (reg. $1,309.99) | More Bikes
Browse more bicycles:
Shrubs and Trees
There's nothing going on in your garden right now, but if you want to keep playing in the dirt until winter hits, why not take on a landscaping project? You'll find shrubs and trees on sale in September, along with lots of indoor plants. Keep exercising that green thumb!Browse trees and plants for your home and yard | Don't forget Planters
Shop for gardening tools:
Electronic Readers
Before you drop more than a rent payment at your college bookstore, look to see how many of those textbooks and required readings are available as electronic books -- you may find you
can save a lot of money and space when you invest in an electronic reader and download all your books to a compact handheld device. In fact, electronic readers can be major money savers for anyone who likes to read -- many novels, newspapers, and other reading materials are available to download for free or next to nothing. Growing competition is bringing down the prices on electronic readers. The leading brands are the Amazon Kindle (available from $139), the Sony Reader ($118 & up), and the Barnes & Noble Nook ($149). Cardigans
Retailers, especially clothing retailers, have gotten way ahead of themselves. New fashions hit the shelves months before they're truly in season, and by the time you're actually ready to start layering for cooler weather, all those trendy back to school sweaters are on the clearance racks. Shop now for clothes you'll wear now and take advantage of deep discounts. Ladies' cardigans are a classic favorite that will never go out of style. The hottest trend right now is the boyfriend cardigan -- larger, longer cardigan sweaters for women.
Hot Prices: Kenneth Cole Women's Long Boyfriend Cardigan for $23.72 (reg. $79) | Eyeshadow Pocketed Smocked Back Cardigan Sweater from $14.99 (reg. $24.99) | Bobeau Chiffon Panel Open Cardigan for $28.90 (reg $44) | Nanette Lepore Crop Cardigan for $78.90 (reg. $190) | More in Cardigans
Not into the boyfriend trend? Try an embellished cardigan:
Gas Grills
Stores have to clear their shelves of large summer items like grills, but you don't have to give up on summer just yet! Treat yourself to a new gas grill at a great end of season price, then treat your friends and neighbors to one least backyard barbecue before you put the grill away until next year. Hot Prices: Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill starting at $645 (reg. $919) | Char-Griller 3001 Grillin' Pro Gas Grill starting at $169 (reg. $189) | Weber Spirit E-210 Natural Gas Grill for $419 (reg. $519) | More in Gas Grills
What Not to Buy in September
With the changing of the season, there will be lots of shiny new things on store shelves to tempt you, but remember that patience pays -- you may want or even need these items now, but wait a few months to buy and you'll be rewarded with big savings. Hold off for now on these items:
College logo gear -- School spirit is always at its highest at the start of a new year (and a new football season), and schools take advantage of the fervor by jacking up prices. As sweatshirt and jersey sales wane mid-football season, these items will start to drop and you will get much better deals. If you just can't wait, treat yourself to a new college hoodie.
Leaf blowers -- Soon the leaves will fall and you'll be wishing you had something with a little more power than your rake. You could pay full price for a leaf blower now, or borrow your neighbor's for the season and get your own leaf blower when they go on sale in December. If you've gotta have one right now, the Heartland America Cordless 12V Leaf Blower is a good deal at $49.99.
Want to look back? Check out Best Things to Buy in August | Best Things to Buy in July
Next: Special Price on Bodybugg Bundle (Today Only)
More from AOL Shopping:
5 Affordable Wedge Boots
Trench Coats at 50% Off
"True Blood" Sale From HBO
Plus-Size Black Dresses under $55
10 Plus-Size Halloween Costumes for Less
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jen said 9-01-2010 @3:48PM
As a college student I found that renting my text books on Chegg.com was a good way to save money, especially since many of the books I would choose not to keep anyway. Chegg is very easy to use and is environmentally friendly and unless it is a book I KNOW I will actually need in the future, I will never buy a book at our bookstore again.
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Jerry Hueckstaedt said 9-01-2010 @4:05PM
Enjoyed the articles concepts and was wondering if the author would comment about what time of the year is best o buy a new TV, like do new models and upgrades come out all year long, or is there a specific time when older models are reduced in price to make way for the newer ones.
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Brooks Clark said 9-01-2010 @5:14PM
You should add our ETour Electric Bikes to your list. See etourbikes.com
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Warren said 9-07-2010 @12:18PM
When is the best time to buy Desk top computers? Anyone?
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Antoinette Risso said 9-16-2010 @2:40PM
like the information that is given on this web site
replyvery informative
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Megan Devito said 9-16-2010 @5:27PM
Thanks for this. I'm linking my blog to this article.
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