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Best and worst things to buy in December

Posted at 5:35 PM, Dec 01, 2015
and last updated 2015-12-01 19:35:52-05

Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over doesn't mean the deals are gone.

You just have to know when to buy things at their lowest price.

First keep in mind... Even though it's Tuesday, some Cyber Monday deals are still going on, so shop around.

Thrift stores are a good place to shop this month because many of us are getting rid of the old and getting ready for more holiday visitors.

It's not the best month to shop for electronics.

The Consumer Electronics Show is next month so wait until after January to get better deals because old models should go on sale.

Speaking of sales, you'll find lots of them on toys.

According to Deal News, the best prices for toys are during the first two weeks of December.

If you wait until the week before Christmas, you'll likely pay more because prices tend to creep back up for last minute shoppers who don't have time to comparison shop.

Another popular holiday gift is tools, so you'll see tool and hardware discounts all month long.

If you want to get a great deal on cookware, this is a good month to shop.

It's a popular Christmas gift and we do lots of cooking during the holidays so retailers tend to put it on sale to entice you.

While we’re on the subject of gifts, how about free gift cards? Many retailers are enticing you go buy gift cards by offering free gift cards.

For example, Chili’s Grill and Bar is offering a $10 gift card for every $50 in gift cards you buy.

IHOP gives you a $5 coupon for every $25 you spend in gift cards.