Cash In On End of Summer Close-Outs!

Seasonal Clothing Sales

Clothes for growing children can get expensive, so parents might enjoy checking out the summer close-out sales at their local large retailers or department stores. The best time to hit the sales is mid-August, when stores are starting to stock their fall clothing lines. You can purchase clothing items that are one or two sizes larger than the ones your children are wearing now. The prices on these clearance-clothing items are generally 40-50 percent less than what you would normally pay. Good items to buy are jeans, shorts and t-shirts, summer jackets and swimsuits. Avoid trendy items that may not be in style next year.  Another thing to avoid, if shopping for kids, are shoes since it is hard to predict how fast your children's feet will grow.

Home and Garden Clearance Sales

The gardening department is another great place to find summer close out bargains. High priced items such as lawn mowers, wheelbarrows, outdoor furniture, and water fountains are usually sold at cost at the end of the summer. This is because the stores don’t want to put these items in storage for the winter. If you want to get a head start on next year’s garden, you can also find plants that can be planted late in the season such as bushes, trees and bulbs. The prices on these plants are usually well below cost.  Packaged seeds, whether for flowers or garden vegetables, are also available at a huge discount.

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If you have wanted to buy new spring and summer kitchen and patio items from the house wares department, the end of the summer is the perfect time to stock up. Great items to find at summer sales include plastic ware for your patio, brightly colored dishes, cups, and silverware and food storage containers. Other sale items you can get for pennies on the dollar include picnic baskets, seasonal towels and tablecloths.  Lawn chairs, umbrellas, Tiki torches and other patio types of items are generally on sale by the end of the summer.

Home improvement and hardware departments in your favorite retail store have great end of summer sales. Find clearance prices on your favorite paints, carpeting and flooring at the end of the summer. Other items that can be found in these stores during close-out sales are portable coolers, water coolers, patio furniture, grills and fencing. Retailers also sell their floor models at this time of year. Buy these items now and enjoy them at a fraction of the cost next year.

Special Interest Close-Outs:  Crafts, Automotive

Crafts are also the subject of some great summer close-outs.  The regular retail prices on summer themed and lightweight materials for sewing projects, floral decorations, summer scrapbook papers and stickers are slashed on these summer close-out items.  Stock up on these items at the end of the summer and you will have enough projects to keep you busy all winter long. This is also a great time to buy summer specialty fabrics for reupholstering projects.

Automotive stores also have great summer close-out sales. They often have clearances on tires and summer items such as seat covers, car covers and steering wheel covers. Many automotive departments also offer great deals on winterizing your car at the end of summer as well.

Conclusion - Save Big At The End of Summer!

Save time and money next spring by scouting out the summer close-out sales today.  You can expect savings from 30 to 60 percent or more on many items for your home and family.  Except for some clothing items, many of these items will still be "fashionable" or stylish next spring.

"Cash In On End of Summer Close-Outs!" contributed by Nancy Candellaria