Finding the Best Deals on College Apparel

03/02/2013 21:18

 

        

            College apparel comes in many forms from lanyards to bumper stickers, and can cost a fortune. Even simple apparel can sky rocket in price when emblazoned with the official logo of a particular school. When purchasing a product that can potentially cost so much, consideration has to be given to the nature and quality of the product. Purchasing from the official online store or bookstore of a particular school can usually yield the best deals if timed correctly.

           

            A Hoosier fleece blanket for example, can run anywhere from $30 to $80 dollars depending on time and the season when purchasing. After a particular sports victory, these fleece blankets are usually distributed to fans upon leaving the stadium for free. Baseball caps at Indiana University are given to each fan for free upon entering the stadium for big games. Indiana state apparel usually is distributed for free at sporting events if the rivalry is fierce enough, as with many other schools.

 

            IU bookstore apparel is usually expensive when bought out of season of sports teams, outside sporting events, or from third party distributors. Indiana university bookstore apparel is always going to be genuine and high quality. Buying from third party distributors can leave purchasers with overpriced counterfeit or used goods, as well as shipping costs. It is usually best to purchase college apparel directly from the school or schools website instead of putting your faith in a faceless username on eBay.

 

            Great deals can be found on college apparel near the end of a particular products life style or at the changing of seasons. If a sweatshirt is in its final printing, it may be expensive at the bookstore in the moment, but it is nothing to the ridiculous prices sellers will charge on auction websites. Seasonal items like blankets and jackets are usually cheaper during the spring and summer. The same is true for bathing suits and tank tops in the fall and winter.

 

            Whether you’re purchasing a small private school’s products or Indiana Hoosiers apparel, timing is crucial. Schools usually have mandatory sales to clear inventory or failing products that the price conscious buyer has to monitor in order to get the best deals. Considering that college students are the number one buyer of college apparel, and one of the least financially sound groups, a deal is a hard thing to pass up, especially if it’s on a wish list item.