Do you want to buy a lawn mower this holiday? With the number of deals available during vacations, many buyers want to know the buying hacks to employ.
I bought two of my mowers during the holidays at affordable rates. Will I say I was lucky to make such a selection? What holiday has the best lawn mower deals?
I want you to know when buying a mower during any vacation. The mowers have a good chance of going on sale around certain holidays, especially holidays that are prominent in mowing seasons.
In other words, look closely at the ads around Labor Day (the first Monday of September), the Fourth of July, and Memorial Day (the last Monday of May) to see if there are any good sales on mowers. There may also be mower sales around Christmas, but they are less likely in most climates.
Watch for New Models That Become Old Models and Go On Sale
The older models may be discontinued when shiny new mower models come out. However, you can still buy older mowers on the market.
Mower models aren’t updated as often as cars, but it’s common for a new model to be released every couple of years or so – especially if there was a recent standard or technology change in fuels, engines, and other important components, which would need to be updated.
That means both stores and manufacturers will be anxious to get rid of the old models and make room for the new ones The result is lawn mower sales, and often you can find excellent deals on mowers that are just a year or two out of date – not much time at all in the mower world.
Unfortunately, these sales are a little unpredictable. Manufacturers may try to time them with the larger end-of-season sales when possible.
This is another example of why it’s nice to sign up for newsletters or emails if you want to keep focused on short-term deals.
After all, that’s been said about shopping for a lawn mower in the off-season, winter might be too much of a stretch. Not only is your lawn likely under a blanket of snow, but there might not be any in stock even if you wanted to get ahead on buying yard stuff for the spring.
This is when retailers place orders and wait for inventory to come in. So you might not even have access to purchase a lawn mower. And if the store does order one for you, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay full price. You might as well wait for the new ones to arrive at the store in early spring.
Why are Mowers Cheaper at Different Times?
Have you wondered why you buy mowers at different prices in a year? I have learned when to buy a mower without burning a huge hole in my pocket.
You can learn from what I do to get that dream mower. While some seasonal promotions may be about how busy a company is during that period. For instance, Wright has a seasonal buying program in place so that it can keep production even over the year.
Wright Manufacturing prides itself on its lean manufacturing, which positively impacts quality and efficiency. Wright is not affected by a surplus in stock as some companies may be.
While it can take more than intuition to decide the best time to shop for mowers, there are resources to help us find the way. Consumer Reports say that the best months for consumers to make a lawn mower purchase are April, May, August, September, and October.
One popular school of thought is that it’s best to buy a mower right after the mowing season ends. Also, if you know the specific type of mower you want, manufacturers and dealers will quickly let you know when they offer special prices on mowers.
Finally, use brands that can offer coupon codes for their customers that also vary in the percentage of discounts throughout the different seasons.
Allowing for Other Circumstances
You can never underestimate the benefits of smart buying. If you’re buying a used mower, the best time to buy might be the best time to find a deal.
Or if your mower decides to break down in the middle of July, you might not have the luxury of waiting for the right season. Keep an open mind and remember to ask around to find the best deal.
Buying a new lawn mower doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think. Dealers will tell you that by picking the right time of year, you can find a bargain that will greatly impact your budget.
You can consider using a seasonal buying program that ensures that customers will have a discount no matter what time of year they purchase mowers.
My friend in Nigeria once asked me if the lawn mower prices go down in the winter. She is into importing mowers to her country. I told her that she could expect the new and used lawn mowers’ prices to be at their lowest from August to November, and in some instances, that trend can last until January.
However, during the winter, the prices may not necessarily be the lowest possible.
FAQs
What Holiday has the best lawn mower deals?
You may find a good lawn mower deal during Labor Day — the first Monday of September — when summer draws to a close and the demand for summer gardening equipment drops significantly. However, one thing to keep in mind about purchasing a lawnmower in the fall is that inventory is often low
What is the best month to buy a lawn mower?
Consumer Reports say that the best months for consumers to make a lawn mower purchase are April, May, August, September, and October. One popular school of thought is that it’s best to buy a mower right after the mowing season ends.
Do mowers ever go on sale?
The late spring and early summer offer numerous opportunities for discounts on everything from lawn furniture to lawn equipment. Keep an eye out for big sales around Memorial Day (late May), Father’s Day (mid-June), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (early September) for discounts on mowers