Sure, it might not be as satisfying to browse for certain things online, but there are some other major perks — like all the deals and sales you can find. Online retailers work to move products off the digital shelves just as they would in the stores, and that can mean big savings for you.
There are tons of shopping deals to be had in August and we rounded up the best ones. So, if you’ve been looking for a brand-new grill or a laptop for your college freshman, now’s the time to pull out your wallet.
If you’re looking for a new pair of over-the-ear headphones, you’re in luck. August is a great month to grab a pair at a good price.
Take, for example, the Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II, currently on sale for about 30% off. These headphones are an audiophile’s dream, offering wireless Bluetooth technology, immersive sound and seamless audio/video syncs along with up to 15 hours of playtime via the rechargeable battery.
If you’re looking for high-end noise-canceling headphones, check out the Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, 25% off right now. These Bose headphones offer top-notch sound, 11 levels of noise-canceling control, Alexa and Google Assistant integration and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life.
Another solid option is Sony’s Noise Cancelling Headphones — on sale on Amazon for nearly 40% off right now. These headphones are a good fit for folks who want to cancel out noise without sacrificing sound quality. They offer automatic environmental noise sensors and cancellation, wireless Bluetooth streaming, smartphone compatibility and a ton of other features.
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Appliances go on sale at different times throughout the year, but as a rule, the best months to purchase new appliances are August, September and October. Most manufacturers unveil new models in September and October, so retailers are busy marking down large appliances in August to make room for the latest and greatest.
For example, Best Buy currently has washers and dryers as low as $429.99 each, and a ton of other appliances are on sale, too.
If you’ve been looking for a second fridge for the garage or you need to replace your washer and dryer but have been holding out due to the price, you may get lucky and find some deals online right now as online retailers start to push sales on the appliances they have in stock.
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If you’re stuck working from home and having to combat slow internet you aren’t alone. Tons of people are dealing with internet issues at the moment, due in part to the fact that tens of millions of Americans are trying to work remotely in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic.
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Millions of Americans are trying to help slow the spread of the coronavirus by staying home as much as possible. That means hours and hours spent online trying to work and entertain yourself.
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