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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1977

Page

6

Make best buys with smart timing this year

Bonnie Johnston notes tips for budget conscious shopping urging timing purchases to off season sales and pre-season deals. Larry Pitchford of Goodyear advises delaying snow tires until next fall to snag lower prices while enjoying vacations during off peak periods.

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Budget travel and home buying tips for seasonal sales

The article advises watching for tire and travel sales year round with a focus on winter Europe trips, ski packages under 219 dollars, and Mexico deals due to currency factors. It also covers home remodeling, appliance discounts in January to July, and seasonal buys like wallpaper in March and Christmas decor, citing New York Citibank’s Consumer Views chart.

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Post holiday sales watch list and engagements

The notice outlines monthly best buys and vacation deals from post holiday clearances through summer. It highlights clothing and home goods sales, seasonal stockups, and travel discounts, then reports Debra Ruth Sawyer and Peter John Gordon announcing their engagement and a January 13 1978 wedding planned.

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