18. Seasonal Timing: What to Buy Now vs. Later
Jason Chen stresses that even during the biggest sale season, some items have better buying windows at other times of the year.
Items best bought on Black Friday:
- TVs
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Headphones
- Smart speakers
- Air purifiers
- Air fryers
- Kitchen gadgets
- Gaming accessories
Items that should wait:
- Winter clothing → January sales are better
- Furniture → July and January
- Mattresses → Memorial Day and Labor Day
- Outdoor gear → End-of-summer clearance
- Baby products → Prime Day
- Newly launched flagship phones → Prices fall after 2–3 months
Chen’s message is simple:
“Buy based on the product cycle, not the holiday hype.”
