Shopping for the perfect mattress is like choosing a major – so many options, so many factors to consider. And with options comes confusion. But the process doesn’t have to be such a nightmare. This is because when it comes to timing, buying a mattress isn’t that hard to schedule. Ideally, the key is to watch out for the best time of the year when you are most likely to get the best bang for your buck. Here is a quick briefing that will ensure your shopping goes as smoothly as a wave-less sea.

The latest models and technologies usually reach the market between May and September. This is why May – especially on a Memorial Day sale – comes with the best mattress deals. During this time, many manufacturers price cut older models in order to create space for the newer ones. In addition, retailers tend to carry out sales during other holidays (such as Labor Day and President’s Day) as people are usually not working then.

OVERSTOCK SALES

This usually occurs in spring and autumn, when most of the stocks in retailers’ shops are being replenished. During this time, many of them tend to make the mistake of ordering slightly more than they expected to satisfy the existing demand. If you happen to barge in on such a supply confusion, chances are you will walk away with a premium model at a mouthwatering price.

INVENTORY TAKING AND RESTOCKING

Many reputable stores normally close their fiscal year by taking a comprehensive inventory. During this time, employees are required to take stock of all the units available. Sometimes this process may lead to the discovery of odds and defects like mismatched sales, old models, slightly damaged goods, etc. Once the store reopens, the first priority is to put up these “old mattresses” at significantly reduced price tags.

NEW STORE OPENINGS

Being one of the first shoppers in a new store can easily land you a good deal in almost anything. This includes shopping for a mattress. The same applies for newcomers online – watch out for banner ads with interesting opportunities.

END OF THE YEAR

This is probably the most popular shopping period, usually characterized by special discounts and exorbitant sales in many outlets. During this season, many retailers are looking to close the year on a good note by reducing the prices of most of their household goods in order to increase sales. In addition, as the year comes to an end, most retail owners simply want to clear their current stock in order to replace them with newer designs or models for the upcoming year. You can take advantage of this by matching the onset of the winter months with your next bedroom revamp.

BOTTOM LINE

A noticeably big sale that is not linked to any particular holiday but is aggressively advertised can make the mattress seem unusually cheaper, but this is not always true. Sometimes the price can remain the same even after the blowout is over. You may want to keep an eye on the mattress prices before, during, and after to ascertain that you are actually getting the best deal.