The Best Time of Year to Buy Anything
Calling all bargain seekers! There’s a right—and wrong—time to get deals on everything from cars to computers.
Fresh Flowers: Avoid the Holiday Rush
Sending a floral bouquet for Valentines Day, Mother's Day or another holiday? Order at least a week beforehand, and have it delivered two or three days early to avoid the holiday markup—typically 10 to 20 percent. During non-holiday weeks, shop on Tuesdays, often the slowest sales day of the week. Also be sure to ask the florist to make a bouquet using whatever flowers are in season. As with produce, you’ll get the best deal on what’s growing now and it will also be the best quality.
Published 11/08/2011