Happy March! Celebrate the oncoming arrival of spring with these great deals from our friends at RetailMeNot. (Hurry, before they’re gone!)
By Trae Bodge
Brrr! If Punxsutawney Phil was right, winter’s not going anywhere until at least mid-March. But no matter. We’re determined to look on the bright side: Not only are there huge sales on winter gear, but there is also big savings on all the things that suggest spring break: luggage, cameras and golf clubs!
WINTER SPORTS GEAR
If you’ve been hitting the slopes (or that massive pile of snow out your window), you may be in need of new winter gear. Retailers are looking to get that space-hogging equipment out of the way so they can bring in all the fun spring and summer stuff. Even if the snow actually stops—which is hard to fathom, I know—you’ll be ready to hit the powder as soon as winter strikes again next year.
Sierra Trading Post: Take an extra 35% off one item. (Expiring March 7)
Sports Authority: Save up to 60% off men’s and women’s outerwear. (Expiring March 7)
Lands’ End: Get $10 off $50 in stores. (Expiring March 20)
Cabela’s: Get up to 25% off North Face. (Expiring March 26)
Skis.com: During the March Mayhem sale, get an extra 10% off sale items that are already reduced 20% to 70% off! (Expiring March 31)
Backcountry: Get up to 50% off gear and apparel plus free shipping. (Expiring soon)
L.L. Bean: Save a whopping 70% off during the winter sale. (Expiring soon)
Snowboards.com: Get an extra 20% off hundreds of items. (Expiring soon)
Gander Mountain: Save up to 60% off apparel and footwear during the winter clearance event. (Expiring soon)
LUGGAGE
If getting out of Dodge is on your mind, but you cringe when your ratty suitcase rounds the conveyer belt at baggage claim, now is the time to pounce on that pink, polka-dotted luggage set you’ve been eyeing! According to RetailMeNot senior planner Joe Smyth, sale and clearance luggage was discounted as deeply as 60 percent last March, so expect more of the same this month.
Overstock.com: Save up to 50% off luggage and bags. (Expiring March 5)
Sears: Get up to 50% off bedding, furniture, luggage and more. (Expiring March 7)
Belk: Enjoy up to 60% off luggage, plus get $50 rebates on many sets. (Expiring soon)
Macys: Take up to 70% off select luggage closeouts. (Expiring soon)
Suitcase.com: Get 20% off Travelpro luggage. (Expiring soon)
Sierra Trading Post: Save up to 60% off luggage. (Expiring soon)
Luggage Pros: Get up to 80% off the winter clearance sale. (Expiring soon)
GOLF CLUBS
Fore! Now that you’re playing with colleagues and potential clients, your old hand-me-down set your brother gave you in high school isn’t going to cut it. New models usually hit the floors in April, so the time is right to pick up a set that will even impress the boss.
Golfsmith: Get 15% off $99 plus free shipping. (Expiring March 15)
Sports Authority: Get up to 70% off select golf equipment. (Expiring March 31)
Golf Galaxy: Get $15 off $75 and up. (Expiring soon)
Rock Bottom Golf: Get 5% off sitewide plus $5 flat rate shipping or free shipping on $199 and up. (Expiring soon)
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Sure, your smartphone takes decent pics, but when you’re heading off on a trip of a lifetime, it’s time to invest in a real camera. In previous years, we’ve seen deals ranging from $100 to $300 off just in time for spring break, so it’s worth a look!
eBay: Save up to 51% off on select SLR and point-and-shoot digital cameras from leading brands like Canon, Nikon and Sony. (Expiring soon)
Abes of Maine: Get up to 44% off plus free shipping during the March Madness sale. (Expiring soon)
Ritz Camera: Get up to $200 off digital cameras. (Expiring soon)
NCAA MARCH MADNESS
Planning to have friends over to watch the games? Don’t bother cooking; serve pizza instead. “There are deals as deep as 50 percent off the menu price if you place your order online,” says Smyth. “Also, retailers of fan gear tend to offer an extra 30 to 40 percent off sale items leading up to the tournament, sometimes with free shipping as an added bonus.”
Pizza
Dominos: Get 2 pizzas for $5.99 each on select items. (Expiring soon)
Pizza Hut: Buy a medium 3-topping pizza for $6. (Expiring soon)
Papa John’s: Save 25% off your order (Expiring March 31)
Pizza Guys: Get an XL 3-topping pizza for $17.99. (Expiring April 30)
Fan Gear
Foot Locker: RetailMeNot exclusive! Get $10 off $80. (Expiring March 31)
Finish Line: Get up to 70% off men’s basketball sale items or $10 off $100 or more. (Expiring March 31)
Champs Sports: RetailMeNot exclusive!Save up to 15% off $70. (Expiring March 31)
Fanatics: Get 5% off sitewide and get free shipping on $50 and up. (Expiring March 31)
EASTER
Easter arrives on April 5 this year—two weeks earlier than last year. Your family can be dressed in their Easter best for less because Smyth predicts that clothing, shoes and kids apparel sales will pop up at the end of March in preparation for the big day. Here are a few of the sales we have so far.
Carter’s: Get up to 40% off Easter shop, 50% off baby and 25% off $50 and up. (Expiring March 10)
Oriental Trading: Take free shipping on Easter supplies $49 and up.
Belk: Get up to 50% off men’s dress wear, up to 40% off kids’ dress wear and play wear and up to 30% off select dresses.
JCPenney: Save up to 40% off select dresses.
Personal Creations: Discount personalized Easter baskets by 15% off. (Expiring April 5)
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