CLEARANCE STUFF!

CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE –

Walking into a department store in January, I was absolutely stunned to see racks and racks and racks of clearance. In fact most every department had shelves and shelves of clearance.

January is one of the very best times of the year to shop.

You’ll find deep discounts on all things Christmas including trees and lights, ornaments, Christmas gift wrap, ribbons, and all manner of Christmas decor, holiday dinnerware and table linens AND CHOCOLATE! – did I say CHOCOLATE?

While you WILL find discounts in the early part of January of as much as 60-70%, keep your eyes open for extra percentage off coupon discounts in newspaper ads as well as on the individual retail websites. When you go shopping you can then use the coupons to take additional percentages off on top of the clearance prices.
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CLEARANCE ON COLD WEATHER CLOTHING AND BEDDING –

This is THE time to find great discounts on jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, fleece, blankets, flannel and fleece bedding and throws.

This is also a great time to guess what sized winter coats your kiddos will be needing next year and pick up new ones for as much as 70% off.  Again be aware of extra percentage off discount coupons in newspaper ads and on individual retail websites.  The longer you wait into January, the deeper the discounts, but you’ll have less inventory to choose from.

CLOTHING CLEARANCE-

Winter clothing is discounted BIG TIME in January to make way for the spring lines. It is a great time to stock up, at bargain prices, on the clothing your family will be needing warm clothing for the rest of the Winter, as well as next Fall and Winter.

BOOTS CLEARANCE-

I told you last month to wait, and – FINALLY – January is here with the best time to get great deals on boots. Since we have had snow on the ground recently, I’m looking for another pair of boots.

You’ll find clearance prices on boots both in retail stores and online.  Be on the lookout for coupons and coupon codes to get additional discounts. One of my daughters just got a new pair of snow boots for a song!

“WHITE SALES” –

January is white sale time. White sales traditionally include all kinds of linens, bedding, table linens, place mats, blankets, towels, sheets, kitchen towels and pot holders. Of course there will be on clearance items like flannel sheets, fleece throws, and holiday themed items, but these white sales will include items that are not already on clearance. Now is the time to stock up on these household linens for your own home as well as for wedding or bridal shower gifts later in the year.

ELECTRONICS CLEARANCE –

New high end electronics come out in January, so retailers will be discounting the big TVs still on the shelves.  But you’ll also find some good deals on those NEW TVs.  For the best prices on both, wait until the first weeks before the super bowl, which will be played on February 9th, this year.

January 7th, 2025 starts the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas NV.  They’ll be showing all kinds of new electronic gadgets, imagine a new “snake like projector” to go with  your folding phone. They actually exist!
Check out the very latest things available SOON, now being shown at the show.  You’ll find it hard to believe that there are gadgets you can wear that will take all your vital signs, gadgets to sort your batteries, and others to tell you which kind of make up will work for you and so many more!

Retailers will want these new gadgets on their shelves, so in order to make room for them, they will be discounting the older products. With that in mind, retailers will be cutting prices on other electronics. If you’re looking for a new laptop, you’re in luck.  Laptop sales have been slow lately, so they are likely to be discounted in January.

CHECK OUT AMAZON OUTLET

January is a super duper time to check out clearance deals at Amazon!  There are new items added regularly with timed endings on the super prices. Some are as much as 95% off. This is a great bargain site to keep on your shopper radar.

APPLIANCES –

Though you’ll likely find the best deals or selections on “last years” appliances in September or October – when the new lines of appliances come out, January is a good time to buy, since dealers are trying to cut their inventory.  For the best time to buy in January look to the MLK weekend for good deals or wait until the President’s day weekend  February 15 -17. For good deals just about any time, check online. You may find some coupon code deals as well as free shipping and /or installation.

FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES –

Because most furniture companies put out their new products both in February and August, retailers will be making room in their showrooms for the new lines of furniture, so if you are in the market for some new furnishings, this is a good time to look. Your very best prices of the year will be in July, but you’ll still find great discounts in January. Keep in mind that there will likely be big sales over the MLK holiday weekend, January 18 -20, and President’s day weekend in February.

 

CARPETING AND FLOORING –

Lots of people put in new carpeting for the holidays, but rolls of carpets and boxes of wood flooring remain in the home improvement  flooring stores.  Those carpets will be deeply discounted, so if you are in the market for new carpeting, now is a great time to look.

 

FOOD –

January is also a good time to buy Kiwi fruit, and all citrus fruits.  We keep Satsumas or Clementines in our fruit bowl throughout the winter.  Bananas, pears, apples and avocado prices are good, (as they are all year long.) The best available vegetables in January, include carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collards, kale, cabbage and spinach. Potato prices are generally good all winter long.

January is also case sales time. Look for special sales prices when you purchase canned food and pasta by the case. You’ll be able to stock up and save a lot.

Because people are so health conscious at the first of the year, you’re likely to see some really good prices on organics or “health foods.”

Prices on eggs and chicken are really high right now – especially in my state, where the bird flu has taken a great toll on the poultry population, but eggs are still a good source of protein.  Beef remains at current levels, and milk and milk products, though they are high, appear that they will not change much.

 

ORGANIZATION AND STORAGE –

Because this is a great time to reorganize our homes and businesses during the first part of the year, as we put away the holiday decorations and clean and organize,  you’ll find all kinds of bins, baskets, totes, shelving and other organizational containers for home or office on sale this month. Some of them are mighty awesome!

 

ACTIVE WEAR –

Because people focus on their health in January, fitness wear and training shoes as well as active wear for the entire family are on sale in January.  There will also be sales on workout equipment in January – of up to 25% off, but if you are wanting to get the best prices of the year, hang on until this summer for the best prices on work out clothing and equipment. You’ll find the absolutely best prices of the year by waiting until June.

 

EVEN MOTORCYCLES –

I recently read that January is the best time to buy a motorcycle, because throughout much of the US, it is too icy to ride one, so they don’t get sold until Spring.  If you are in the market to buy one, you can get your best deal NOW and park it until Spring. Boy would my husband enjoy that!

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN, AS YOU SHOP, FOR SUPER CLEARANCE DEALS IN JUST ABOUT EVERY STORE AND DEPARTMENT!