Check Clearance FIRST and check OFTEN. Those two steps are the key to making a deal. If you have ten minutes and are driving by a store you frequent stop and go in just to check the clearance items. If you need Holiday Decorations wait till after the Holiday. Holiday discounts, except for Christmas, generally follow the is 3-3-2 rule.
The first 3 days after the holiday are 50% off.
The next 3 days are 75% off.
The next 2 days are 90%.
You have to find your comfort zone for how long you can wait and what price you are willing to pay.
