Most brands and homeware retailers follow the seasons when it comes to doing deals and discounts. Normally, they start dropping the prices of their old stocks when they transition to a new seasonal collection. That means, summer is the great time to hunt for the most affordable housewares in the market. After all, this season won’t be complete without a summer sale or two!

So the question is, how do you find the best deals? What do you specifically look for so you can save as much money as you possibly can?

Tricks of the Trade

When you’re looking for the best deals, the most common items and accessories tend to have amazing discounts. Yet there are guidelines that you need to consider when it comes to bargain shopping.

• Follow the Schedule

Many of these merchandise tend to go on clearance sales following the general retail schedule. With little advance planning, you can save a lot of money and save more on credit card charges.

• Understand Supply and Demand

The rule of thumb in economics is that higher demand equals higher price and lower demand equals lower price. As many people shop more at the wrong time (shopping season peak), the collective demand often drives prices up.

• Save Money on New

Although most people tend to wait until prices of new products go down, there are times when the introductory price is lower than the expected retail price. Buying new doesn’t have to be painful on your wallet.

• Shop Directly

No matter how much price comparison you do to find great houseware deals, it pays to buy directly from the retailer’s online store as they usually have the lowest prices and special promotions.

What to Pick Up

When it comes to bargain shopping, choosing the right item is as important as finding the right timing and understanding supply and demand. These days, a lot of online stores and e-commerce sites are offering cheap housewares and other discounted products. The question is - are they worth the buck? Are these what you’re looking for?

• Curated Items

Normally, bespoke and custom-made items tend to fetch higher prices. Since these can be the most difficult houseware items to sell, the backlog of unsold items would pile up. Many of these items would end up showing in summer sales and other promotional discounts. Check out the specially-made Turkish Cotton collection.

• Early Buys

• Electronics

• Furniture

Typically, furniture sales slow down as summer ends so you may want to get a new one when dealers start marking down the prices. Check out the prices of home decors, couch cushions, and mattresses on online stores and retailer sites.

Final Thoughts

Whether it's the start or end of the season, there are flash sales and other sales promotions that often occur as retailers offer discounts on old and new items. Take full advantage of houseware deals by planning ahead and anticipating what affordable housewares are in store for you.

Alora House is your one-stop shop for an affordable, top-notch range of specially-curated housewares and gift items from big-name brands like Avanti, Bakemaster, Dreamticket, Victorinox, and Laura Stoddart.

Its niche hotel-quality items will help you transform your property into an Airbnb-worthy rental. Check out the latest products in their collection: www.alorahouse.co.nz/collections.

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