Best deals in August
Best deals in August
Consumer Reports’ experts offer tips for getting the best price on everything from school supplies to vacuums.
Even though summer is ending, you can still save money in September!
Consumer Reports shares how to save big in August on the products you’ll need to wrap up summer and get into that back-to-school groove.
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Consumer Reports monitors the prices of some of its most popular products throughout the year, and knows when they are on sale. Here are the top products to look out for in this month’s Best Time to Buy.
Labor Day and Back-to-School sales dominate August. You can expect to see sales on technology items such as computers, tablets and printers.
Early Labor Day sales are also available at the end of August, with deals geared toward seasonal products like vacuums and grills.
This year, give your student the best chance of success with a brand new laptop. Apple MacBook Air 13″ is only $749.99 on Amazon and Best Buy. t’s the lowest price CR has seen on the MacBook, and its battery lasted 12.5 hours in web browsing tests.
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For all your study needs, skip the ink cartridges and opt for a laser printer.
Amazon and Walmart have reduced the price of the HP LaserJet to $89 The model only prints in black and gray, but it has a great print quality, a lot of functionality and an affordable cost.
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And for you college students, cook cup noodles to your heart’s content with an affordable microwave. JCPenney offers the Commercial Chef microwave for $76.49.
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Whether it’s for Labor Day, camping, or tailgating, a good grill will serve you well when you’re on the go. Walmart offers the Coleman portable barbecue for as low as $249.99.
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And finally, a stick vac that won’t break the bank.
Amazon offers the Hoover ONEPWR Blade Max as low at $184.98. The cordless stick vacuum performed well in CR’s pet hair, bare floors, and edge cleaning test.
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And if you’re looking for something else, Consumer Reports also points out that dehumidifiers, freezers, robotic vacuums, and wireless routers are all on sale this month.
Save big on summer savings!
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