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Back to School Shopping: Save Big on Everything

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Back to School Shopping: Save Big on Everything

Back to School Shopping: Save Big on Everything

Back to school is one of the biggest spending seasons of the year. Here's how to outfit your students without breaking the bank.

Timing Your Purchases

July:


  • Start watching electronics deals (Prime Day!)

  • Buy swimwear for PE classes (clearance)

  • Purchase next year's winter coat

    • Early August:


  • Tax-free weekends in many states

  • School supply deals peak

  • Clothing sales ramp up

    • Late August:


  • Last-minute electronics deals

  • Clearance on overstocked supplies

  • Dorm room essentials

    • September:


  • Backpack and supply clearance

  • Post-season clothing deals

    • Category-by-Category Guide

    School Supplies


    Where to buy: Target, Walmart, Staples
    Strategy:
  • Buy basics early

  • Stock up during penny deals

  • Check if teacher provides list first

    • Clothing


    Where to buy: Old Navy, Gap, ThredUp
    Strategy:
  • Shop your closets first

  • Buy slightly bigger for growth

  • Focus on basics, not trends

  • Check consignment shops

    • Electronics


    Where to buy: Best Buy, Amazon, Costco
    Strategy:
  • Research before buying

  • Don't overbuy features

  • Consider refurbished

  • Check student discounts

    • Dorm Room


    Where to buy: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon
    Strategy:
  • Coordinate with roommate

  • Buy used when possible

  • Start with necessities only

    • Student Discounts

    Don't forget these year-round savings:

  • Apple Education Pricing

  • Microsoft student deals

  • Amazon Prime Student (50% off)

  • Spotify Student

  • Adobe Creative Cloud discount

    • Tax-Free Weekends

    Many states offer tax-free shopping on:

  • Clothing under certain amounts

  • School supplies

  • Computers (varies by state)

    • Check your state's dates and rules—savings can be significant!