Shopping guides

When things go on sale, what to decide before you buy, and how to set an alert so the deal comes to you.

Ski and outdoor gear

When ski gear goes on sale: a month-by-month guide

Why new skis cost the same everywhere until late winter, and when skis, boots and jackets get their real discounts.

How to set up a sale alert for skis, boots or a jacket

Pick the right sale page at evo, REI or Backcountry, narrow it to your size, and choose a discount worth hearing about.

How to catch a restock in your size

Why your size sells out first, why it often comes back, and how to watch for the exact size or color you want.

Seasonal power equipment

When to buy a snowblower

Prices follow the weather. When to buy for selection, when to buy for price, and why the week of a big storm is the worst time.

When to buy an electric lawn mower

Which holiday sales are worth waiting for, when prices bottom out, and how to get money back if the price drops after you buy.

Battery yard tools: how to spend less on batteries

How to pick a battery line, when a kit is the better deal, and when to buy the tool alone.

Let the deal come to you

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