5 Ways Retirees Can Already Save Money on Holiday Shopping at Best Buy

Seniors often eat dessert before the main course, so it follows that they like to get their holiday shopping done early. Best Buy offers a variety of discounts and sales in late September and during October, and the streak continues thanks to Best Buy’s Countdown to the Holiday Season.

You may want to mark these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss them. Or simply bookmark this article as a refresher on all the quick and easy ways to save at Best Buy.

• Dates: Sept. 27-29

The My Best Buy Plus membership, priced at $49.99, allows you to take advantage of members-only deals during the three days listed above. You can also score free two-day shipping without a minimum purchase. 

If you’re a My Best Buy Total member, you have access to the same sale in September. A value at $179.99, not just during this sale, but throughout the year, this membership provides free standard shipping, thousands of items at prices only members can pay and technology protection.

• Dates: Sept. 30-Oct. 13

Apple fans can bring their used Apple watches, unlocked iPhones and MacBooks to this Apple Trade-Up event, and Plus and Total members will also get 10% more on select Apple trade-ins.

• Dates: Oct. 8-9

If technology is calling your name as the most-wanted gift by family and friends, then the 48-Hour Flash Sale is the one for you. Buy gaming consoles, TVs, monitors and lots of other tech items. These flash sales are held throughout the year.

• Date: Oct. 21 (no end date given)

The Prep for the Holiday event focuses on entertainment technology at low prices like TVs, smart home gadgets, speakers and more. You can also score home appliances for better-than-regular prices.

• Dates: Oct. 25-27

This sale, the 3-Day Gaming Event, is held in conjunction with the launch of the game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Why not take your grands who are gamers so they can see the selection of software, consoles and accessories. If you live in the right city where this is being done, they can try out games in the store.