None — PITTSBURGH -- March is one of those months that can't quite decide if it is winter or spring but it really doesn't matter, because you can find bargains tied to either season.
Here are some of the best buys:
SKIS & JACKETS
Skis, boots and jackets are all discounted as retailers try to clear out their winter merchandise.
At REI, I found clearance signs in almost every department.
"All of our snow boots are about 50 percent off, so those are a good steal right now," said Cassie Corcoran, a sales associate at REI in the Southside Works.
The markdowns will continue into April, but this may be the best time to find a deal on your size.
This winter has been so mild that cold weather gear just hasn't sold. I found a ski jacket for $115 off the original price.
SPRING CLOTHING
Believe it or not, I also found deals on spring clothing, where the markdowns have just begun.
LUGGAGE
March is also a good time of year to buy luggage. The holiday travel season is over and the summer one hasn't begun, leaving luggage retailers in limbo. Luggage makers are offering sales and discounts.
BICYCLES
Along those same lines, this is a good time of year to buy a bike. Stores are clearing out last year's models to make room for the new ones.
"We have last year's bikes on sale and we have more coming in, lots of clearance," said Corcoran.
FROZEN FOOD
March is also National Frozen Food Month. Manufacturers are offering special discounts, and you'll find coupons in the Sunday paper, making this a great time to stock up on frozen food.
VIDEO GAMES
This is also a good time to buy video games. The new releases that came out for Christmas aren’t so new anymore. You may be able to find discounts or even used copies at much lower prices. The same goes for gaming systems.