According to Consumer Reports, there is a time to buy for certain items to get the best deals of the year for home items, clothes and electronics.

March is a great month to invest some money on some great deals on exercise equipment, digital cameras, humidifiers and home items.   Check out the list below and where to find them in the Bangor area.  Did I forget a local business that sells these items?  Tell us in the comments! #ShopLocal

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    Countertops

    Typical Price Range: $35 - $250 per sq. foot

    Springtime is when people are thinking about renovations to their home and one of the key places to invest is the kitchen, more specifically the counter tops.

    There are a variety of materials to choose from including granite, quartz, butcher block, laminate.  You can find all of these options for your counter tops at great prices right now in the following Bangor area places: Atlantic Designs, Stone Masters, LLC, Anchor Design Co., Granicrete of Maine, Premier Granite & Stone, Paul G White Interior Solutions, Home Depot Bangor, Lowes Bangor, Lowes Brewer.

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    Ellipticals & Treadmills

    Typical Price Range: $50 - $6,000
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    Digital Cameras

    Typical Price Range: $30 - $3000
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    Floors

    Pricing varies per product
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    BONUS: Boxed Chocolate

    Typical price: varies

    Makes sense!  Stores need to get rid of their overstock of your favorite "me time" treat.  Sure, you can find boxed chocolates at Rite Aid, Walgreens, or the bigger box stores like Target or Walmart but you can also try these local shops as well: Specialty Sweets, Rebeccas, Wicked Good Gourmet.

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