Put big-ticket items on the list of things to buy in September. With the first cool winds of fall come sales on major consumer products. Retailers are looking to clear shelf space ahead of the holiday season and juice spending in the lull after kids return to school — whatever that looks like where you are in 2021. Labor Day presents the best discounts on many items until holiday sales rolls around. Here are the best September deals to seek out.
Mattresses and Linens
Labor Day sales kick off the action early in September. This is one of two times a year when mattress retailers offer deep discounts on piled-up inventory (the other prime time is around Memorial Day). Shoppers may also find some better-than-normal deals on bedding and bath supplies such as towels over Labor Day weekend and throughout the month.
Appliances
September is a good month to buy large appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove). New models for the upcoming year will be hitting showrooms soon, and retailers are eager to sell off older stock. These appliances are still new and perfectly functional, and trends don't come and go in this industry as quickly as they do in others.
Apple Products
September is historically the month new Apple iPhones and watches are unveiled. This suggests older-generation models will see steep discounts. Be on the lookout if you're an Apple user in need of new iDevices.
Plants
Summer plants, trees, and shrubs can be picked up for dirt-cheap prices this month, because garden centers are stocking up on fall and holiday plants. With cool temperatures on the way, September is the right moment to fill out landscaping with perennials. Summer flowers are at rock-bottom prices, as well, and there's still a little time to enjoy them.
Summer Gear
Discounts on lawn mowers, grills, swimsuits, and other summer gear will deepen in September. Sales on yard decor and outdoor furniture also heat up this month and continue into October. But don't wait too long to snatch a deal — the selection could be thin.
School Supplies
Once most students have started classes, school supplies start going for lower prices. This includes big-ticket items such as desktop computers. Selection may not be what it was in August, but shoppers won't beat the prices in September.
Denim
Jeans are so closely identified with back-to-school that, come September, denim goes on sale as stores seek to unload surplus inventory.
In-Season Produce
This is the last chance to enjoy low prices on summer produce such as corn, peaches, plums, nectarines, peppers, mangoes, green beans, lettuce, and tomatoes. September will also see the first fall produce hit grocery stores. Look for cheap prices on apples, berries, beets, cantaloupes, cauliflower, eggplants, grapes, honeydew melon, pears, squash, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, figs, and dark-green leafy vegetables such as spinach.
Cars
In September, car companies begin to release their new models for the upcoming year. That means the old models will go on sale. Now, this only applies to new cars that come straight off the lot, but if you are wanting a new car, I would highly suggest buying one in September. You won’t be able to get all the newest and hottest updates, but I think the couple grand that you will end up saving will be 100% worth it!
Travel — Or Staycations
COVID-19 continues to put a damper on certain types of travel. But retailers are still offering plenty of deals that help you get away, even if it’s not far from home. The time between back-to-school and the holidays is a bit of a lull for the travel industry, so those shopping for fall travel in September can generally find some good deals.
