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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Bonnie Johnston
Southern Illinoisan
Larry Pitchford
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Marion
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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Europe
Illinois
France
Jackson
Colorado
Mexico
Sasy Jackson
Doris Guiette
Guiette
Murphysboro
Consumer Views
New York
Citibank
Mann
New York Citibank
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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Caribbean Cruises
Bermuda
BEST
Mexico
Debra Ruth Sawyer
Peter John Gordon
W. G. Sawyer
Springfield
W. Gordon
Sydney
Australia
John Gordon
SIU
Institute of Technology
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