How to shop Memorial Day sales the right way, according to experts
Memorial Day sales are approaching, and experts suggest knowing what to buy and what to avoid to maximize savings. Key recommendations include shopping at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy for significant discounts. However, consumers are advised to hold off on tech purchases for a couple of months to save more money.
- ▪Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer sales, making it a strategic time for shoppers.
- ▪Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering discounts of up to 50% sitewide.
- ▪Experts recommend avoiding tech purchases during this sales period to save more in the long run.
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For What It's WorthMemorial Day sales 101: What to buy (and avoid) so you don’t have regrets laterTech is the last thing we recommend adding to your right now — waiting a month or two could save you hundreds.May 21, 2026, 8:15 PM EDTZoe MalinReporterSkip to table of contentsMemorial Day is the first of numerous summer sales holidays, and knowing exactly what you should and shouldn't buy can help you shop strategically to save the most.Vivian Le / NBCFor What It’s Worth is a live podcast about the stuff we use, the trends we question and the products we can’t stop talking about. Stream new episodes bi-weekly on YouTube, hosted by NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson and NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin.
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