Back-To-School Sales Everyone Can Benefit From

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Back-to-school season means sale season, but the discounts aren’t just for the kids. Once you walk across your last stage, backpacks and pencils on discount flyers don’t seem worth your time. But they’re not the only thing being sold for the low at this time of year.

The beginning of fall means lots of retailers are making room for new inventory — by putting lots of items on super sale. Know what to look for and you could save just as much during back-to-school season as you do on Black Friday. At least when it comes to some items. So if you’re in the market for anything on this list, now is the time to watch the sales and head to the store.

If you snooze, you lose. These items might not go back on sale in this way until the end of the year during holiday season.

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Vacation Deals

The school year is when student travel companies offer big discounts on guided tours and group trips during school holidays. And qualifying can be as easy as buying a student travel card.

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Electronics

Once upon a time, Apple didn’t do back-to-school sales. But if you’re looking for a new iPhone, iPad or Macbook, this is the time of year to shop. Not only are Apple items going on sale, but shoppers also get a free pair of Beats headphones with every purchase.

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Supplies

If you run a small business or you’re starting your own, now is the time to shop for super cheap supplies that will last all year long.

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Car Sales

Labor Day weekend is one of the best times to buy. Back-to-school sales are on to attract college students, and Labor Day is when they want to move inventory. Shop at the end of the weekend when they’re really trying to move the last of older models and you can save a lot.

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Patio Sets

Thinking of throwing party to mark the end of summer or finally taking the decor up another level outside? Now is the time to buy grills, patio sets and anything that has to do with outdoor decor. Things are priced to move before the weather cools down.

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Clothing

It’s not all juniors sizes. Stores use back-to-school sales to move most of their summer merchandise to make room for fall. It’s also one of the best times of the year to buy jeans.

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Laptops

Dying for an upgrade? There’s no better time of the year to get steep discounts on laptops, computers or tablets.

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Tax-Free Purchases

Most states have a sales tax holiday around this time of year. It can give you even more of a discount on anything you buy.

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Cleaning Supplies

Stores like Walgreens put cleaning supplies on sale to fill out their circular ads when school supplies go on sale. Grab your favorite cleaning products cheaper than you’ll find them all year and stock up.

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Team Gear

If you have a favorite college team (or want to plan ahead to buy a Christmas gift for someone who does), now is the time. School stores offer big discounts on branded gear this time of year to help students get in the collegiate spirit.

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Shoes

Back-to-school sales don’t just feature discounts on shoes for kids. You can find lots of discounts on work-friendly styles and deals on any pair when you’re buying more than one.

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Cell Phones

If you’re ready to change plans, do it now. Cell phone providers offer discounts for students (sometimes faculty and staff, too) heading away to college. Family plan discounts also pop up this time of year and you don’t have to be a student to take advantage.

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Home Decor

It’s not all twin sets. It pays to look for linens and home decor items during back-to-school sales to give your home a makeover just in time for fall.