Wednesday, March 21, 2018
By Barbara Pronin
Valentine’s Day is over and there’s a shopping lull in March, so retailers traditionally present an assortment of goodies to draw in savvy shoppers.Consumer watchdog DealNews.com lists the top eight March bargains:.
- Chocolate – Some of the top names in chocolate, including Godiva, are left with lots of product after Valentine’s Day, making March the time to indulge your sweet tooth at savings up to 90 percent. (Yes, you can freeze chocolate if it’s vacuum-packed, but it will keep nicely in a cool, dry place for months.)
- Frozen foods – March is National Frozen Foods month, so look for sales and stock up on your favorite frozen staples.(And yes, that includes pizza!)
- Seasonal produce – The start of spring brings great buys on seasonal fruits and veggies, including oranges, artichokes, and avocados, so vow to eat healthy and take advantage of the season’s bounty.
- Cruises and tours – Thanks to the industry's Wave Season, which runs from January to March, there’s still time to book a cruise or tour at a truly low price – like a three-to-five day cruise to the Bahamas for as little as $189 per person.
- Ski and snowboarding gear – March is the start of discount season for winter goods. Careful shoppers can find as much as 70 percent off skis and other snow gear, as well as deep discounts at popular ski resorts.
- Luggage – Spring break is around the corner and summer vacation time not far behind, so look for bargains on everything from backpacks and duffle bags to Samsonite and other fine luggage.
- Gift cards – Outside of December, which is the best time of year to buy them, expect to see more gift card offers in March than at any other time of year. This month last year, a $100 iTunes card fell to $85. Check out gift card deals at eBay, in its daily deal section. Last March's top offers were from eBay and CardCash.
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