After the heavy entertaining season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, retailers slash prices on holiday-themed sets and older patterns to make room for spring collections.
Late December, particularly after Christmas, is a major window for clearing out all remaining year-end collections. Summary of Best Months by Category Best Time to Buy Everyday Dishes January, June Post-holiday clearance and wedding season Fine China March, June Clearing old patterns and wedding registrations Cookware Sets May, November Mother's Day, wedding season, and Black Friday Seasonal/Themed January, After Easter Immediate post-holiday clearance of themed sets best time of year to buy dishes
You will often find "buy one, get one" or high-percentage discounts at department stores and specialized kitchen retailers during this time. 3. November and December: The Holiday Rush After the heavy entertaining season of Thanksgiving and
If you are buying online, look for free shipping promotions. Because dishes are heavy and fragile, shipping costs can often cancel out a 20% discount. Because June is a peak month for weddings
Because June is a peak month for weddings and college graduations, retailers run aggressive sales on both everyday sets and fine china to attract gift-buyers.