Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for November in Seattle stores.
- Special events with shopping discounts and deals include Veterans Day deals (November 11), Black/Green Friday (day after Thanksgiving), Small Biz Saturday (Saturday after Thanksgiving), and Cyber Monday (Monday after Thanksgiving).
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Discounted seasonal items to buy in November
Halloween goods
Early in November, you’ll want to peruse the Halloween goods for décor or party supplies for next year. Solid color black and orange party supplies can coordinate with other colors throughout the year (black and green for St. Patrick’s Day, orange and yellow for summer, etc.). Autumn décor might also be discounted to make way for Thanksgiving and Christmas supplies and will look great around your home until spring.
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New and Used Cars
November continues to be a good time to buy a car. Prices on new models are lowest at the end of the month and the end of the year in December. We always recommend a used car to save the most money on your transportation costs. In November-December, you’ll find a good selection as buyers of new cars trade-in or sell their current car to purchase the latest model. When buying used, be sure to shop and compare carefully. Get a guarantee from a used car or have a reliable mechanic check the condition on a private purchase.
New products to buy in November
Veterans Day
Veterans are especially honored for their service every November 11. Veterans Day free meals, car wash, haircuts, and other discounts are available to active and retired military. Retailers also offer some deals to the general buying public. In addition to freebies and discounts, there are parades and commemorative events: When is Veterans Day and why do we celebrate it? (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)
Electronics, laptops, and gaming systems
November is the best month of the year for almost any technology purchase from smartphones to digital cameras, as well as laptop computers, smart home devices and wearables, game consoles, video games, DVDs and CDs. But wait until Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or later.
In most cases, you save the most by buying the outgoing model, or at least a model without extra features you won’t use. For example, I’m in the market for a new TV, but plan to wait until after Black Friday. In prior years, I’ve found a better selection on a range of models after Black Friday and leading up to Christmas.
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Major appliances
The best prices on appliances occur during the month of November and for Black Friday. You’ll find discount prices on all major appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and washers and dryers, as well as smaller appliances such as vacuum cleaners.
Cookware and small appliances
As with major appliances, you’ll find great prices on small kitchen appliances including coffee makers, mixers, blenders, slow cookers, toasters and toaster ovens, and countertop microwaves. In addition to appliances, November is a good time for other kitchen tools, gadgets, cookware, and bake ware.
Baking supplies
Ingredients for baked goods are in abundant supply and there are very good deals to be found on related groceries such as flour, sugar, butter, nuts, dried fruits, and spices as well as baking mixes, pie crust, and cookie dough. But keep an eye on expiration dates and don’t over buy.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
The best buys and availability are always on seasonal items. During November, look for good buys on apples, pears, cranberries, brussels sprouts, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and of course fresh or frozen turkeys.
Clothing and formal wear
You’ll find better prices on all sorts of apparel and shoes after the holidays. But on Cyber Monday expect to find great prices and selection on layering pieces and basic footwear. Wait on purchases of winter clothing and gear until after the holidays.
In addition, November is a good time to shop for formal wear or elegant pieces for holiday parties, since the pieces are in abundant supply. Of course, you’ll see discounts after the new year. But if you have a special holiday or party event coming up, shop now.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Deals
- Green Friday: Finally, REI Co-op advocates “Green Friday” and encourages everyone to opt out of shopping and head outside.
- Small Business Saturday: If you prefer to skip the mall and big box stores, you may want to head to a Seattle neighborhood to “shop small” at local retailers. We have plenty of suggestions for shopping small throughout the holidays and all year with or list of best retailers for gifts, party supplies, holiday décor.
- Autumn Day: Saturday after Thanksgiving you can enjoy free entrance in Washington State parks, when the Discover Pass is not required to visit a Washington State Park.
- Cyber Monday: Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)
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Gift cards
Another way to avoid the mall crush is to give gift cards for the holiday season. Major retailers typically offer discounts on the purchase of cards. If you have the funds, November is a good time to stock up on discounted gift cards to use for everyday purchases later. Just be sure to use the cards you buy. Or they become very, very expensive pieces of plastic! Here are some more strategies for using gift cards wisely:
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