Frugal Shopping: When To Get The Best Deals on Sports and Other Outdoor Hobbiesby Nicole Humphrey | More from this Blogger 29 Apr 2007 09:58 PM It is not a very typical occurrence, to come across or find a coupon for a sports related item, or other outdoor related equipment. Coupons are not often offered on these types of items. However, if you know what to watch for, and when to shop, you will save yourself a lot. With a lot of research and verification, in addition to working with a Human Resources Manager of a large department store corporation, hopefully this information will help you save bundles and get the most for your hard earned dollars. Periodically, department stores and discount chains have sales on various items, several times a year. So familiarizing yourself with the store you are shopping at, and the item you are looking for, might enable you to find the equipment or item for less than you ever expected. Knowing when to shop is key. Sports Wear Sports Wear is often on sale seasonally. For Winter sportswear discounts, shop during January and February. May and July will bring you awesome deals on Spring and Summer Sportswear. Regular Sports Equipment These items are seasonal. For instance, you will find football items on sale, after the football season is over. Same for baseball, soccer and various other sports. July seems to be the magic month for most sports equipment to find its lowest prices. Skaters For skates of any kind, Roller Skates, In-line Skates, Ice Skates and yes, even skateboards, shopping during January, is a great time to find these items on sale. They often wait until after the Christmas rush to place these items on discount and shopping in January will prove just that. Fishing From bait to tackle boxes, and poles, rods and everything in between can be found at its best prices in the month of October. This is because it is "after prime season" to quote my manager friend. Skiing Ski Equipment discounts are found during the month of March. This does not just include the poles and other accessories, but also includes Winter Ski apparel. Water skiing discounts are found during September and October. Camping One of my favorite past times, camping is fun for the whole family. But you have to wait until the end of the season to get the best deals. Shop in August for tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment and other supplies for that rugged activity. Bicycles Probably the most frequently discounted items, are bicycles. You can find these on sale several times a year. Be sure and shop around to find the best prices, because different stores, have extremely different prices, on their items. For the best discounts shop during January, February, September, October and November. Just in time to give a shiny new bike for Christmas! For more great ways to save money on various items, see related articles below or continue to visit the frugal blog! Related Articles: Frugal Shopping: When To Shop For New Clothing Frugal Shopping: When To Start Home Improvement Projects and Save the Most Frugal Shopping: When To Shop For New Appliances Frugal Shopping: When To Get the Best Savings on Kitchen Items Frugal Shopping: When To Get the Best Deals on Sports and Other Outdoor Hobbies Learn more about Nicole Humphrey  Nicole Humphrey is a freelance writer, consultant for CTMH and a Sr. Blogger for families.com. She resides in St. Charles, Missouri with Mike and their five children and two furbabies. Relevantfrugal tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags equipment, frugal, outdoor hobbies, saving money, sports Discuss this article
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