How to Find Light Bulbs On Sale

Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’. What a fitting slogan for this age of frugality we are shifting into. It is much easier to make adjustments and conserve money than it is try to squeeze an extra hour of work into an already busy schedule.

When cutting the fat off of the family budget, a good place to start is by saving money on household items such as light bulbs. But how do you find those deals on light bulbs that will keep more money in your bank account? There are several places you can look to find light bulbs on sale.

Check Sales Pages

One way to find deals on light bulbs is to check the sale papers of your local retail stores. Most major city newspapers will include the weekly circulars sent out by stores that detail the items they have on sale that week. Finding that great deal on light bulbs is as easy as opening the Sunday newspaper.

If you don’t have access to a major newspaper or your local paper does not carry sales circulars, then visit the store’s website. In addition to posting their weekly circulars online, retailers will also have secret sales only available to internet shoppers. The best way to find out about these unpublished deals is to sign up to their mailing list. You will be notified by email about discounts they are offering which will enable you to pouncing on that good buy on light bulbs the moment it’s posted.

Dollar Discount Retailers

Dollar Discount Stores, such as Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, are stores that purchase overstock and products with minor defects from manufacturers at deep discounts. They then sell those products to the general public at a fraction of the cost of similar items in a regular retail store. These stores sell a number of household items including light bulbs.

Typically, these stores only sell fluorescent bulbs in common wattages so if you need a specialty bulb then you are better off shopping at a brand name retailer. However, with the green movement in full swing, CFLs have frequently been found on the shelves of discount stores as well. So you can go green and save money at the same time.

Membership Warehouse Store

Membership warehouse stores, such as Sam’s Club, BJ’s and Costco, sell light bulbs at a significantly lower price than you would find in other retail stores. However, in order to get this low price, you must purchase the light bulbs in bulk. So instead of getting a normal 3 pack of light bulbs, you may have to purchase a case of light bulbs to get that good price.

Since light bulbs do not expire, it may be worth the extra cost to stock up on this frequently used item. Just make sure you store them in a safe place. Another option is to pool your money together with friends or family members and split up the case of light bulbs between you. Either way, you’ll still end up getting the light bulbs you need for less than you would normally pay at regular retailers.

Second Hand Stores

It may seem odd to shop for light bulbs at thrift stores like the Salvation Army, but more often than not you can find used light bulbs stacked neatly in a basket on a shelf. While you can get away with paying only a few cents for these hidden treasures, be aware that you don’t know how long they are good for. You may get a bulb that will last a whole year or you may get on that blows out after an hour of use. As with most things in life; buyer beware.

Online Retailers

Light Bulbs On SaleYour best option for finding deals on light bulbs is on the internet. A number of websites exist online that sell light bulbs at a deep discount. Because most internet businesses have lower overhead costs than regular brick and mortar companies, they pass those savings along to their customers.

It is a simple matter to go to a search engine, such as Google or Bing, and type in the keyword “light bulbs" which will bring up several pages worth of listings for websites selling light bulbs. The challenge comes in finding a reputable company to work with. Before handing over your money, be sure to research any company you choose to do business with online.

Finding deals on light bulbs is easy once you know where to look. Use all of the tools at your disposal to trim down the family budget by finding the best price on simple household items such as light bulbs. By saving money on the little things, you’ll be able to afford the big things you want. Who knew saving for a trip to Hawaii would be as easy as buying light bulbs on sale?

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