Best 2014 Post-Christmas Sales, Deals
The best post-Christmas discounts are on electronics, apparel and beauty items.
— -- Retailers are hoping Americans aren't yet fatigued by holiday shopping and offering deep post-Christmas discounts, particularly on clothing, beauty and technology.
In fact, some post-Christmas sales started pre-Christmas this year. Retailer Amazon debuted its "post-Christmas sale" on Dec. 23 with up to 70 percent off fashion buys.
"Simply put, no item will see as many discounts as apparel," notes DealNews writer Louis Ramirez, adding that last year, 45 percent of after-Christmas sales flagged by DealNews were clothing related.
But before you buy, factor in any shipping or return costs if you buy online. And know that quantities will be limited of certain door-buster items, so call before you visit a brick-and-mortar store.
Check out some of these deals advertised by retailers online and in stores:
Abercrombie and Fitch's winter sale offers 40 to 60 percent off clothing in stores and online.
Receive up to 50 percent off online with code BRWINTER and in stores until Sunday.
The beauty and home brand's Christmas clearance and semi-annual sale in stores and online offers $10 off orders of $40 or more with code 10NOW for a limited time. Select hand soaps are 50 percent off, and save $9.50 on select body creams for $3.
For those hoping to save on luxury clothing, save 50 percent a large selection of their items.
Get up to 25 percent off "major appliances," televisions and tablets. The minimum savings is 5 percent, according to Best Buy's website. For example, save $50 on a Samsung 32-inch LED 720p HDTV for $199.99. Clearance items are up to 60 percent off. Get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
With $5 flat-rate shipping on orders of $150 or more, J.Crew shoppers get 30 percent off full-price styles and an extra 40 percent off winter sale styles with code HOLIDAYTIME.
Take an extra 25 percent off with code SALEAWAY. Get free shipping and returns to all 50 states.
The department store is offering a number of door-busters and "webbusters" for a limited time, including saving 65 percent off sweaters for women and juniors.
Until Jan. 4, get an extra 25 percent off clearance items. If you shop online, get free shipping on orders over $100.
This outlet brand's "Clearance Blowout" offers an extra 60 percent off, plus get free shipping with code FREESHIP.
Get an extra 20 percent off beauty products online only until Jan. 1. As usual, get three free samples with any purchase.
Buy one bra, get one 50 percent off today in stores only. Plus get free shipping with a $50 purchase with code SHIP50.
Walmart is offering a year-end clearance on clothing, including $22 for a women's wool-blend pea coat and $6 for a Frozen Elsa girls' snowflake graphic sweater. A "holiday savings" laptop value bundle starts at $289 with choice of laptop, case, flash drive and printer.
