December 7th, 2012 9:58 AM by Korene L Clopine-Seaman
Face it, if you love deals, December is one of the best months of the year.
At this point, "there's not a lot that's not on sale," says Daniel Butler, vice president of merchandising and retail operations for the National Retail Federation.
But with some items -- such as cashmere, gift cards and bed linens -- you can often save even more if you can wait until January.
The nagging question for December bargain-questers: Can you get just a little bit more for your money at those after-holiday and January sales? Or, are you sacrificing selection in pursuit of a slightly better deal?
Want to get the most for your money this month? Here are 12 items that might be sporting even better price tags in 2013.
Don't buy high-end TVs in DecemberLooking for a high-end TV or a well-known brand? December is probably not the best time to shop, says Hillary Mendelsohn, author of "thepurplebook" online shopping series and founder of ThePurpleBook.com.
Expect better deals: You'll see some bargains after the holidays and right before Super Bowl Sunday, she says. Look for deals of about 25 percent off on the latest models, high-end technology and big-name brands, she says.
What is on sale: Lesser-known TV brands and more basic models, she says. And you can find deals of 30 percent to 40 percent off, Mendelsohn says.
Want to get more mileage out of your money? If you travel for the holidays, have presents shipped to your destination "and avoid those checked-bag fees," she says.
Don't buy laptops and tablets in December
Your best buys on laptops? Not in December, says Andrea Woroch, savings expert with CouponSherpa.com. You may find some price cuts, but they're likely not the best ones of the year, she says.
Ditto on electronic tablets, says Hillary Mendelsohn, author of "thepurplebook" online shopping series and founder of ThePurpleBook.com. Because they make popular gifts, it's more than likely "you're not going to get competitive deals on tablets," she says.
Expect better deals: With laptops, August and September back-to-school sales often offer the best prices, Woroch says. That's when you can find 25 percent off new models and even more on older models, she says. And you'll also find special promotions and freebies, such as a gift card or free printer, she adds.
What is on sale: Desktop computers and electronic gaming systems are on sale.
Because they aren't traditionally a holiday gift, "desktops are really a good deal during the holidays," Woroch says. Look for about 30 percent off.
And while you may not find actual sales on gaming systems, "what they'll do during the holidays is bundle them with accessories and games -- which will make them a great deal," Mendelsohn says. Savings over buying a la carte: about 20 percent, she says.
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By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com