The Best Things to Buy In December

Feeling the cold yet? Winter is coming, and so are the holidays?which make for some pretty great deals to round out the end of the year.

Every month, we look back at the best times to buy anything during the year, and pull out items each month to remind you what's coming. Obviously, none of this is to say you should go on a shopping spree?but if you've been holding off for a lower price on something, these are the things that get the sale treatment in October.

All Autumn

• Cars: New car models come out in the summer, which makes the end of the year a great time to buy a car?as long as you're willing to get last year's model. Time.com goes into a bit more detail, noting that the later into the autumn you go, the better deal you're going to get, so if you can hold off, it might be a good idea. Make sure it's not better for you to lease a car instead of buy, and if you're looking to get a good deal, you can save some money by screwing with the car salesmen.
• Cookware & Kitchen Accessories: MSN Money notes that November has the best deals, but you'll find sales through the rest of December too. Check out Consumer Reports' cookware buying guide, our five must-have kitchen tools, and give your kitchen a makeover.
• Gas Grills and Air Conditioners: Just like in September, most stores are trying to get rid of their summer gear. As Forbes says, no one wants to store the stuff no one is buying?it's cheaper to just sell it at a discount. So if you have the space to store it, stock up on your grills, air conditioners, and other summer-only items now.
• Shrubs, Bushes, Bulbs, etc.: Most plants aren't going to survive the harsh winter ahead, but if you have an indoor garden or greenhouse going on, you can pick up a lot of new plats cheaply as the weather starts to cool down.
• Toys & Games: Places like Toys R Us are starting to ramp up their holiday sales, so now's a good time to get kids' stuff at a discount?whether for Christmas gifts or not.
• Wedding Supplies: As beautiful as it is, winter isn't exactly prime wedding season for most people, which means planning one gets a lot easier and cheaper. Find a venue, negotiate services, and buy or rent supplies for much less as the fall and winter go on.

December

• Champagne: New Year's is coming up, and that means champagne is actually going to get cheaper, according to Sharon Castillo, director of the Office of Champagne USA. In this case, the high demand means companies are trying to undercut their competitors to sell more during this peak time.
• Golf Clubs: As you might expect, it's not exactly the best month to go play a round of 18 holes, so golf clubs are going to be on sale right now. New England Golf Monthly points out that they'll probably be last year's models, so you won't be getting the absolute latest and greatest, but if you're hunting for a deal, now's the time.
• Pools: You may not be looking to go for a dip in the cold winter, but it's a good time to get that pool set up for summer. A number of pool installers have blogged about the fact that winter is the best time to buy a pool, mainly because no one else is buying them, so they need to keep prices down in order to keep up work. And, since they're doing so much less work in the winter, it's often of higher quality, too.
• Televisions & Other Electroincs: You should see sales continue after Black Friday and through the holidays, though if you can wait, February is probably a better time than now to buy that new TV.
• Tools: If you shop around, you can probably find some good holiday sales on tools, so it's a good time to buy?particularly if you want to winterize your home before the cold really sets in.

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  We'll be posting updates for you guys every month, so you're aware of the deals going on all year round. If you're curious to see what's coming up, you can always check out our full best time to buy guide to see the entire year at a glance. And, if you know of any deals we didn't mention, share them in the comments below.

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/C9x1mcoQFHQ/the-best-things-to-buy-in-december

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