SHOPPING for Christmas gifts can quickly add up, but you could hundreds of pounds by buying at just the right time. Costs can change through the year, but we can reveal the dates you’ll find popular items for the cheapest price over the festive season. Anyone eyeing up a new games console this Christmas should get their skates on as they are at their cheapest in September, costing on average £203. Leave it later and you’ll pay £56 more in December, according to data from comparison site Idealo shared exclusively with The Sun. The figures are based on analysis of thousands of product prices over the gift-giving period last year and the average cost at hundreds of retailers. Other tech items that are also worth buying now are smartphones, tablets, wireless speakers and drones, with savings of between £37 and £89 compared to a purchase made in December. September, on the other hand, is the most expensive month for buying bikes and hairdryers. Waiting until October could save you over £100. TVs and Espresso machines are also the priciest now. Wait until November and you could save a similar amount. Most read in Money CHILD'S PAY BILL CHECK FLOWER FAIL… Read full this story
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