Have you ever wondered when is the best time to buy certain items? I know I have! That’s why this “best time to buy anything” series of blog posts was created. This post is here to help you figure out what items are at their cheapest prices each month. Here are the best things to buy in September.

Of course, only buy if you are seriously in the market. You can’t save money if you’re spending it!

What to buy in September

Labor Day Sales!

This is the weekend to finish your back to school shopping, especially at the malls and outlet malls. The sidewalk sales always get me!

Appliances

With the exception of Refrigerators (see May), September and October are the best time to buy big appliances, since it’s when new models start coming out. You can get last year’s leftovers for less.

Bicycles

New models come out at the end of riding season, which is around September. Look for good prices on last year’s models.

Broadway Tickets

September is the second “off season” for Broadway, so it’s another good time to find deals on tickets.

Cars

New cars usually come out at the end of the summer, so lots will be clearing out their 2013 models around this time. It should be easier to haggle down the price, too. Buy at the end of the month for extra savings. This is also a good time to lease, since it’s when the banks estimate a car’s residual value.

Lawnmowers

Stores have to make room for all their winter gear, which means summer staples like lawnmowers will be on sale. As usual, the selection won’t be as good, but that’s the tradeoff you make for good deals.

Holiday Airfare

If you buy plane tickets two months in advance to get the best deals, now is the time to buy for the holidays.

School Supplies

As mentioned above, stores’ll be clearing out their inventory from all the back to school sales. Anything you don’t need the first few weeks of school can be bought in September for even less.

Wine

It’s harvest time, which means this is the best time to stock up on wine. beaujolais, anyone?

In season produce

These items should be relatively inexpensive this month:

• Apples
• Avocados
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Corn
• Eggplant
• Grapefruit
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Mangoes
• Mushrooms
• Pears
• Star fruit
• Tangerines
• Tomatoes