“Winter is coming! Winter is coming!” It’s not. But, sale season is here! And if I the SAT’s reinstated analogies, commit to memory that Winter-is-coming is to Game of Thrones fanatic as Sale Season is to me. And friends, we’re in the throes of it. Before you prematurely blow through your budget, here’s the rules of navigating sale season.
1. What is sale season?SSense |
2. When does it start?
Memorial Day Weekend! Begin to expect an onslaught of emails about sales in the 40% off range. For the retailer, there’s still time to clear through some merchandise, and they’re not trying to erode their margins. Here’s when you hop on that item you’ve been diligently stalking all season. It’s probably been in your wishlist or shopping cart for months, so just go for it! The time is now. If you’ve genuinely been coveting it and would be upset if it sold out, don’t hesitate because this is your chance. If you’re more willing to wait for further discounts, hold off until the Fourth of July. Here’s when stores take an extra discount a la 60% off range. It’ll be harder to come by your size, but talk about savings. Now if you’re truly a bargain shopper, you’ll wait until Labor Day Weekend when stores are 80% off. Expect it to be piece-y, but trust me it can be well worth the wait.
3. Does everything go on sale?