Getting a good deal is all about timing. Certain items go on sale at about the same time every year. September has its share of best buys and bad deals.
The end of summer has stores clearing out warm-weather inventory. That is why website Deal News says now is a good time to score a deal on a grill. Sears had the biggest sales on them last year. While you're there, check out the patio furniture. You should see markdowns of about 40 percent off at Sears and Target.
Celebrate Labor Day with a new mattress. Deal News says Sam's Club and Sears had mattresses on sale up to half off in 2015. If you've had your eye on a new iPhone, consider a new-to-you model, not the latest iPhone7. As soon as that model is announced, it'll be a good time to get a deal on an iPhone6s.
While you will find Labor Day sales on large appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers, you'll save more money if you can hold off until Black Friday sales in November.