It is that time of the year again! Winter and long days have dragged on and many of us are daydreaming about springtime, backyard barbecues, and relaxing in the sunshine on our lawn chairs. If you are looking forward to making the most of your patio, but haven’t purchased any furniture yet, you may be wondering what the ideal time of the year is for purchasing.
The best time of the year to purchase outdoor furniture is between August and October. There is still plenty of inventory to choose from, but retailers are looking to get rid of it to make room for Fall inventory, which means the price will be reduced.
Generally speaking, if you are willing to shop around and be patient you will be able to find great deals or sales throughout the year. Or, if you are making your purchases online, the timing will likely be a little different. To find out more about how to find the best deals throughout the year, read on!
What Is the Best Time of Year to Buy Outdoor Furniture?
If you want to try out your furniture and are going to a store to shop, as already stated, you want to shop for your furniture from the end of the summer to early fall.
However, even though you will get lower prices than at other times of the year, there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- If you buy your patio furniture in August, it will not be quite as cheap as it would be if you were to wait another month or so. The reason for this is that it is still close enough to summer that demand is a little bit higher.
- If you wait until October, you probably will not have as much to choose from. While holding out as long as possible may result in as much as 70-80% off from the original price, there just will not be as much furniture left. If you want to mix and match your furniture, however, this may be a great option for you!
With both those things in mind, it would seem that intuitively speaking the sweet spot for purchase would be in September when there is still a wide selection, but the retailers will likely have dropped the price.
When is the Best Time for an Online Purchase?
If you are not a big fan of in-person shopping or you simply cannot stand the thought of waiting through another summer for your patio furniture, then you are in luck! A great time to purchase your patio furniture online is during the winter.
There are two reasons you will get a great deal online for your patio furniture during the winter:
- They do not have the same overhead costs. While brick and mortar stores have to pay for electricity, rent, and insurance, an online store does not have the same costs and thus can afford to price their furniture lower.
- They are still trying to clear out their inventory. Even though they do not have to deal with as many overhead costs, they do have limited storage space still and will need to clear it out for their spring inventory. This will lead to further price reduction.
Take Advantage of Holidays
If you happen to miss the winter or late summer/fall time, there is no need to despair. Keep an eye out for holidays such as New Year’s, Labor Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and even Earth Day. Many stores will cut prices and you can find some great deals on a wide variety of colors and styles of furniture.
Conclusion
If you have a patio and enjoy being outdoors, then there is no better way to make use of it than to invest in some good outdoor furniture. Knowing WHEN to buy that furniture, on the other hand, can be a little trickier, as depending on the time of the year or whether you prefer shopping online or in-person, availability and prices can vary widely.
Generally speaking, the best time to buy outdoor furniture is in the late summer or early fall. At this point, stores want to clear out to make space for their fall inventory and the prices will be much lower.
If you prefer online shopping, a great time to buy outdoor furniture is during the winter as online stores don’t have the overhead costs that tend to drive the costs of the products up, but they also still want to clear out their inventory.