If your current patio furniture is on its last legs, then it’s time to bring in a beautiful new patio furniture set. Are you unsure when is best to buy patio furniture? Well, it depends on where you want to buy it.
If you intend to buy in a brick and mortar store, you should target during sales in the early to mid-fall. You should target mid-winter if you want to buy online, as there are many discounts during this period. So, you need to manage the hobbling furniture until winter to get the best deals on the best patio furniture.
You need to be strategic and purchase your furniture set offseason when possible. This is the best time to go shopping for patio furniture, but when is offseason? And when does patio furniture go on sale?
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When Does Patio Furniture Go on Sale?
There is a strong seasonal pattern to patio furniture sales, though sales occur throughout the year at certain times. Generally, patio furniture goes on sale starting in mid-August and runs through October, when the inventory thins out. But this is not the only time to shop for new patio furniture.
Holidays are a great time to purchase, as well. It is advisable to look for furniture sales on the 4th of July (Memorial Day), Labor Day, and of course President’s Day.
Fall Outdoor Furniture Deals
In an industry that is designer-focused like patio furniture, designs and styles change really fast as new products and materials are continually being released.
Usually, after Labor Day, patio furniture suppliers start preparing for winter and newer models, and then they put patio furniture on sale. The price drop drags into the winter until retail stores stop devoting space to outdoor furniture.
Many online publications suggest waiting till the end of the season before making a patio furniture purchase: in mid-September (early fall) deals abound. The furniture is usually last year’s items on closeout, having deep discounts.
Balancing Price and Availability
If you decide to shop in the fall, you need to balance the ‘’for sale" signs and price discounts with the available selection in retail stores. As the season progresses, prices will fall further as many stores will try to get rid of the last bits of unsold inventory.
Therefore, there will be higher discounts, but limited selection of products, as products disappear from the shelves.
Winter Patio Furniture Shopping
There are many good deals in the fall, but if you want to order online, the best time to buy is mid-winter. Wintertime is a period nobody thinks about patio furniture; this is when most retail stores are focused on selling Christmas trees and electric snow shovels rather than patio furniture. So, it is often hard to find patio furniture in stores.
With proper online research and shopping, you can find discounts of up to 70% on patio furniture and other outdoor equipment during winter. Wayfair, Amazon, and online stores are the perfect place to buy patio furniture during mid-winter.
During winter, stores that do not have floor-space and inventory concerns are usually focused on getting any traffic for their products. As a result, heavy discounts are placed on these products, and those savvy enough to shop online often take advantage of those sales.
Winter Furniture Delivery Concerns
One downside about buying patio furniture in winter is that you will need to figure out what to do with it when delivered until spring.
If you have a shed, garage or any form of storage area, simply put it away till spring. If you do not have such a storage area, you need to assemble the furniture in the cold if necessary, and cover the furniture with an outdoor furniture cover throughout the winter period.
The good news is you will also find many discounted patio furniture covers during the wintertime, so it is advisable to also buy your furniture covers in the middle of the offseason as well.
Finding the Best Deals on Patio Furniture
To get good deals on patio furniture in brick and mortar stores, we suggest shopping during the fall time frame. There are usually patio furniture sets with reasonable prices, if you come across one, go for it.
Deals during this period are usually good, and if you find the right set, it’s best to buy and not wait.
On the other hand, if you don’t find the right set, don’t be in a hurry, do your research, and keep looking.
If the perfect patio furniture does not come at the right price in the fall, extend your search till winter and keep an eye on patio sellers on large online stores like Amazon.
Be on the lookout for deals: luxury patio furniture set may come with up to 70% discount during this period. Note that setups, sets, and colors will be differently priced, so keep your eyes out for deals.
Patio furniture having a 60-70% off range indicates that the companies are selling and trying to get rid of the remaining pieces before the arrival of new products in spring. So, go for it! There are not many deals as good as wintertime deals until late into fall, next season.
Final Words
If you are a clever shopper, you should not purchase outdoor furniture during the late spring and summertime, avoid it if you can. The deals are usually poor, and the stores will be busy because this is the period when many shoppers purchase patio furniture.
If you can wait for good deals, it is better to conduct research and window-shop during this period. Be flexible and patient, and wait for the best deals in the winter online, and in the fall in stores.
Once you are ready to shop, check our guide on the best patio chairs, and find the right set for your needs!
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