This post comes from Lindsay Sakraida at DealNews.
June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year, which for the deal-hunter means that you have even more time to shop!
But before you let the increasingly warm weather convince you to buy less-than-stellar deals, check out our latest buying guide.
We searched through our extensive archives of sales, promotions,
coupons, and
daily deals to sort the fact from fiction when it comes to getting the best deals in June.
Ladies love cool lingerie (deals)
It's usually this month that
Victoria's Secret unveils its famed Semi-Annual Sale, and last year we saw discounts on bras, panties, and swimwear. Keep in mind though that discounts might get stronger later in the month, as the store slashed prices further as the weeks went by. Moreover, we saw excellent
lingerie deals in June from Frederick's of Hollywood and
Maidenform.
Grill deals will spark in July
As we mentioned last month,
deals on grills will continue to be less than thrilling this month. You'll get a better discount if you wait for July 4th promotions. According to our deals from last year, you could save as much as 50%, or $220 or more, on a mid- to high-end grill if you wait until July. However, keep in mind that
beef prices are on the rise, so you might want to consider alternative sustenance for your BBQs.
Vacation in the caribbean on a dime
Technically, June is considered to be the beginning of the Caribbean's hurricane season. But, unlike the later months, it's far less likely to experience tropical storms. Still, there is the chance of bad weather, which means vacation packages and cruises in the area are much cheaper. If you're willing to give it a try, look for last minute
Caribbean vacation deals for this month.
Hit up Disney World in August instead
Speaking of
cheap vacations, you might want to hold off on a trip to Disney World this month. Using exclusive data from
Priceline, we reported last month that the
cheapest weekend to book a Disney-accessible hotel is in August, whereas the most expensive time is the last weekend of June. Waiting a few months means you could save as much as 23 percent.
Keep an eye out for Father's Day deals
While you'll likely want to get something for dear old Dad that's in line with his interests, shoppers should keep in mind that many restaurants will offer Father's Day discounts on the day itself. Look for offers that include free entrees for Dad, or discounted extras like dessert. Typically this is a favorite promotion amongst nationwide chains, but your local restaurant might similarly have a special that's worth your time.
Mmmmm, donuts …
Is the
correct spelling "doughnut" or "donut"? Who cares?This month they're free! June 6 is
National Donut Day, and stores that sell the delicious food will be doling out freebies all day. In fact, the big three — Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts, and Tim Horton's — all offered a free doughnut for the past two years. (Only Krispy Kreme did so with no purchase necessary.) The offers will likely be valid for one day only, but see if you can hit up all three.
The Xbox One will be cheaper, and the PS4 will finally see deals
Microsoft has been struggling to beat out Sony in console sales, largely because its Xbox One was priced $100 more than the PlayStation 4. (And according to our survey, many gamers were already acclimated to both Xbox and PS3 platforms, and were thus
willing to base their decision on price.) In response, Microsoft finally announced that it would
sell the One console without the Kinect sensor for $399, the same MSRP as the PS4, allowing budget-savvy shoppers the opportunity to get into next-generation gaming at a lower initial cost. (Microsoft owns and publishes MSN Money.)
Perhaps
not-so-coincidentally, we also saw our first deals on the PS4 last month, and we anticipate seeing a few scattered discounts going forward, now that the two consoles are on even footing price-wise.
Don't buy a TV in June, 4K sets make modest progress
The summer months have never been an ideal time for
TV deals, and if May is any indication, chances are June will see little-to-no significant TV price drops. However, if you find yourself in dire need of a new HDTV, your best alternative would be to look at off-brand 42" TVs, which have averaged about $324 for the past two months. (By comparison, their name-brand counterparts are going for roughly $389.)
