7 Things That Are Always on Sale in May

As May gets underway (already! 2009 is flying by) we've pulled together a list of the items that retailers usually put on sale this month. The amount of discount may vary but if you are considering any of these purchases, now might be a good time to do a little comparison shopping...

White Sale items - Linens and Towels

Spring Cleaning Supplies

Gardening supplies

Luggage,

Mattresses,

Outdoor furniture

TVs

Image: Paul MT on stock.xchng

Comments (11)

So true. We bought our tv at this time of year because all the new models are coming out, and the stores are trying to get rid of last year's stock.

They practically GAVE us a tv.

posted by Cashew on May 6th 2009 at 1:54pm
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Are mattresses usually on sale all month? I've been needing one forever and this might be the month to get one. I've already noticed fliers coming to my door/mailbox for all the sales.

Any place in particular that I should check out or shy away from? We have Sleepy's, Mattress Discounters and Mattress Warehouse plus some no name places around here. (VA.) I've heard M.W. is a scam house. Least that's what the boyfriend says. :)

Laura
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posted by grafxnerd on May 6th 2009 at 2:52pm
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What mall is that?? crazy!

posted by alaylam on May 6th 2009 at 4:18pm
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grafxnerd -my advice for mattresses is go the last day of a sale, close to closing time, and be able to write a check then & there. I got almost 50% off my mattress this way - even at a chain (mancini's sleepworld).

-Ruth

posted by cptnruthless on May 6th 2009 at 4:47pm
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Ruth-

Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to keep a keen eye on sales!

Laura
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posted by grafxnerd on May 6th 2009 at 8:19pm
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Excellent information. Eeexcellent.

posted by rosenatti on May 6th 2009 at 11:06pm
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Is that photo a Gursky print?

posted by ljbmonkey on May 7th 2009 at 1:00pm
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Linens and towels interesting I was just thinking I need to replace some this morning. Thanks for the tip

posted by absOsteele on May 10th 2009 at 6:42pm
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Really, spring cleaning, gardening, luggage and outdoor furniture? That sounds like something that would go on sale in the autumn... I think it's a trick...
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posted by Harpa on May 10th 2009 at 7:18pm
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According to the stock photo link, it's Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. Amazingly, four of the levels (and their escalators) are cropped out!

posted by kostia on May 10th 2009 at 9:12pm
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Marketing 101. Everything is always either on sale or 10 days away from being on sale. You just don't notice until you're looking for that item.

posted by quiltmaster on May 11th 2009 at 5:19pm
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