If your customer wants to upgrade their backyard and turn it into the ultimate hangout space, they’ll require furniture that can withstand the elements and is comfortable enough for all-season use. Help them select a set that reflects their aesthetic.
Timing their purchases correctly can also save them money. Here are some strategies for optimizing savings at your backyard furniture sale.
End-of-Season
Furniture is an investment for every home, so knowing when and where to look for good deals is crucial. There are certain months, seasons, and holidays with great furniture sales every year that could save you a bundle.
End of season sales can be an ideal opportunity to find great bargains on chairs and tables that you have your eye on. In order to make room for their spring/summer lines, retailers will often need to sell off old stock at reduced prices in order to clear space for new spring/summer inventory – which means summer or winter colorways or upholstery may no longer be offered for sale at much reduced rates allowing you to snag the items you have been eyeing at significantly discounted rates!
Backyard furniture is another ideal category to purchase at the end of a season, as stores need to clear out their outdoor seating sets in preparation for fall and winter weather. Now is an excellent time to find something suitable for your patio or deck!
At the conclusion of each season, other seasonal items can often be found for discounted sale: lawn mowers and barbecue grills as well as winter clothing and accessories are popular choices for sale at end-of-season sales. It can also be an advantageous time to stock up on vacation gear as stores must make room for next year’s merchandise.
Experienced shoppers can take advantage of other times throughout the year to find deals, too. In April, for instance, furniture sales appear as retailers attempt to reduce inventory before the busy summer shopping season starts; back-to-school sales, which include office furniture as well as school supplies can also take place around this time. Likewise, before Christmas offers excellent opportunities for finding furniture deals; many shoppers rush through their purchases before the Christmas rush begins and retailers try their hardest to move merchandise off shelves as quickly as possible in order to clear space for new inventory.
Floor Models
Retailers frequently offer floor models — pieces previously on display — at discounted prices during furniture sales. These events provide the ideal chance to find everything you need for backyard living – from fabric lounge chairs and modern outdoor end tables that store iced tea and sunblock in reachable arm’s reach, all the way through to fabric chairs that offer a luxurious experience for backyard relaxation. However, some key aspects should be kept in mind before making your purchase decision. Scratch-and-dent items and floor models are typically sold “as-is”, which means they don’t qualify for manufacturer warranties or Furniture Care Protection plans, limiting return options and delivery services like curbside pickup. Also, due to being tried out by shoppers, there may be slight imperfections present; therefore it may take longer for these pieces to reach you due to being put through their paces.