Tips For Buying Leftover Valentine
19/02/09 13:55 Filed in: In the News
If you’re smart about your shopping, you can pick up some tremendous savings this week. Mass merchants and discounters are so overstocked on unsold Valentines Day merchandise, markdowns from 50% to 90% can be found coast-to-coast. At these prices, it makes sense to buy retail and save on shipping IF -- and there is the big word -- you can use the merchandise immediately in day-to-day sales. And if these items are not even cheaper through your favorite wholesaler.
The truffles shown here are wrapped in Valentine paper. But remove the wrap (photo on right), and the box is plain gold, making it versatile and adaptable to any occasion or season. Change the ribbon, if you like, or remove it and wrap the chocolate in another pattern or motif. Items like this can be a great find at 90% discount.
Here are some tips for buying leftover Valentine merchandise:
1. Stock up on ribbon. Red, pink, gold . . . all these colors can be used year-round.
2. Look for “Wild About You” jungle merchandise, minus the message. Often, the message is just a tag or ribbon that is easily removed. Animal print motifs are great year-round.
3. Classy, elegant merchandise with a simple heart can be mixed into a plethora of themes, from Get Well to Mother’s Day. Just wait a few months, add a nice ‘from-the-heart’ verse, and no one will suspect it was a 90% off Valentine mug!
4. Use caution buying chocolates and candies, but don’t overlook the opportunities to save money. A plain box of chocolate in gold or pink can be dressed up with bright florals for a great spring theme. Red packaging can be transformed into exotic Asian themes for spring, but you’ll have to work a bit harder to achieve the cross-seasonal magic.
5. Shop through the plush for items that make the easy crossover into spring. Take the heart out of the teddy bear’s paws and replace it with a gardening tool for spring.
The bargains are out there so shop wisely and enjoy the savings!