Seasonal Shopping Strategy: Timing Purchases for Maximum Rewards

A price tag is a moving target that changes with the calendar. Retailers schedule markdowns months in advance—think winter coats in February, patio furniture in August, and laptops around back‑to‑school season. When you coordinate big‑ticket buys with these retail cycles, you capture built-in discounts before you even start stacking rewards.

For clothing, aim for the six‑week rule: new fashion lines drop at full price, then quietly slide to 25 percent off after six weeks, and often 50 percent or more after twelve. Electronics follow a different rhythm; major brands release flagship devices in early fall, which pushes last year’s models into clearance by November. 

Don’t overlook the holiday off‑seasons. The first two weeks of January, dubbed “retail’s quiet period,” often feature inventory blowouts as stores clear unsold gifts. Surplus toys, beauty sets, and small appliances can hit 70 percent off. Activate a GetnGoods “clearance haul” offer that pays out based on cart size, and you’ll convert post‑holiday restocking into a personal bonus season.

Finally, use deal‑tracking calendars and browser extensions to set alerts for your wish‑list items. The moment a price dip aligns with an active GetnGoods reward, you’ll be ready to strike—proving that a little planning can make the calendar itself your greatest coupon.

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