The Best Day for the Cheapest Deals

Would you like to save a buck or two? Maybe more! Take a look at some ideas I found at Better Report. They had the cheapest days to find great deals in eight different categories. Saving money, it’s a great thing!
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                                          Their Link: The Cheapest Day to Go Out to Eat - Better Report      
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​Better Reports says that’s when seventeen states historically had their lowest average. If you can’t make it on Monday, try Tuesday. It came in second.

Why? Early in the week demand is lower, so that’s when gas stations drop their prices. They raise it later. The worst day to buy gas – Thursday.
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Me, I buy gas when my tank is low, but I’ll keep this in mind for the future! I hope you will too.


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    ​​ #2. The Best Day to Eat Out:   Monday again! 

Better Reports says it’s the slowest day all week. Restaurants offer discounts to bring in customers. Look for complimentary appetizers and discounts on drinks and entrees.

Plus, they might have unsold inventory.  Leftovers from the weekend might be discounted early in the week. If you don’t see any specials, ask. You might score a great deal, especially on appetizers and desserts.

If you can’t do Monday, try Tuesday or Wednesday, but avoid Friday and Saturday. They’re usually the busiest, and most expensive days of the week.

        My husband and I tend to do Sunday after church. Or whenever we just get tired of cooking.
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​                                                      #3. The Best Day to Buy a Car:   Monday, or Tuesday!

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​Think customers! Better Reports says Mondays and Tuesdays are the lightest days for foot traffic. Most people are working, and dealerships still have inventory to move. You’ll have less competition for salesmen and test drives, more time for negotiation. That should get you a better price. And the best time on either day – morning!

The worst day – Saturday, of course! Everyone is off so salesmen are super-busy. You could wind up with a higher price than your Monday special.

              I ’m lucky! My husband worked at Honda, so we go through their employee auction site.
                                                                                 The deals, fantastic!



                                                                      #4. The Best Day to See a Movie:   Tuesday!

This is a great deal if you’re free on Tuesdays. Better Reports says that Cinemark and AMC movie chains offer discounts as high as 50%. AND they also have deals on popcorn and drinks. Woohoo!


Better Reports also suggested downloading a free rewards program app. It could get you bigger discounts and more rewards. Woohoo! Woohoo!


                     I don’t go to the movies often, but the next time I’m tempted, I’ll think Tuesday!



​                                                           #5. The Best Day to Buy Groceries:    Wednesday!
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I thought it would be Monday, like restaurants, but Wednesdays are their slowest day. Better Reports says grocers start weekly specials on Wednesdays. New items, they’re in stock and on sale. If you wait, you might miss out. Want a deal on perishables? Grocers mark them down Wednesday night.


And the worst day – Saturdays of course! It’s busy, and some things are already gone from the shelves.
       Me, I shop Friday afternoons because it’s the end of my work week. Too bad it isn’t Wednesday!


 

#6. The Best Day to Shop the Mall:   Thursdays!
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If you still shop there, head over Thursday night. Most stores get ready for the weekend on Thursdays. That’s when they restock and mark down inventory. Thursday gets you the best deals, and you don’t even have to fight the weekend crowds.


Me, I haven’t been to a mall since I retired. I tend to shop online so I just googled . . . two sites said it’s Tuesday morning before noon. Here’s to Tuesdays!



                                                        #7. The Best Day to Book a Hotel: Fridays!

Demand drives price so hotel chains have their own discount schedules. Better Reports says you might get 2% off by booking on Fridays. It’s a small discount, but it adds up, especially on a long trip. If you’re booking a hotel outside the USA, try Thursdays. That’s when you might score a 6% discount.

My husband and I drive when we visit our adult kids and grandkids. We book from the road when we know where we want to stop for the night. 



                                                                   #8. The Best Day to Book a Flight:   Sundays!

The airlines used to release their weekly deals on Tuesday, but today there’s no set day, and no price matching. Better Report says Sunday is usually the cheapest day. That’s when you can get 6% off domestic flights and 13% off international ones.

My husband and I don’t tend to fly, but the next time, I’ll check prices on Sunday. Here’s to cheap deals for you and me!