Best things to buy in October

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1. Wine

The best selection of wines will be available after fall harvest. Many wine retailers are trying to keep a low inventory and are marking down prices to sell off overstock. Find the best deals among thousands of retailers at snooth.com and wine-searcher.com. Most states allow wine shipments to consumers, but check the seller's website for details. Also check out this independent site that gives you the inside scoop on the highest quality, best bets from Costco costcowineblog.com

2. Cars
New model year vehicles are typically introduced in late summer. The end of the month can be a good time to buy a car also as many dealerships establish monthly quotas and salespeople may be willing to take much less than asking price in order to make a sale to earn their bonus. Ask about secret factory incentives that can be $1000-$6000 in addition to new car consumer rebates! If a dealer sells you the car at invoice, they earned $5000 more. You should haggle over this incentive, many dealers willingly give up all or part of this incentive, making your cost lower.

3. Air Conditioners
The price of air conditioners prices lower now because there's no demand. If you need your AC serviced, plan ahead for a February service visit. In the heating and air conditioning business, the summer months are the most profitable. Many companies will offer discounts on air conditioner service before the heat arrives to stay busy.

4. Big Appliances
The new models for large appliances roll out in September and October, so stores will be working to make room by discounting previous models. Order an item off the sites like amazon.com or pick it up at the store, which saves on shipping fees.

5. Gas Grills
Gas grills are in high demand during the summer and prices rise to match the demand. This makes Fall and Winter the best time to buy a new grill. Companies like Home Depot and Walmart will cut prices on summer grills when winter merchandise arrives. Some models charge more for heat output, measured in BTUs but more BTUs don’t always make for a better barbecue, or even a more powerful one. All you need to know is a barbecue should be able to reach about 550 degrees internally.

6. Toys
Retailers will be trying to maximize holiday sales by reducing prices and pushing sales as early as October. Your chances of finding cheaper games and puzzles are especially good during this time.