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When do Infant car seats go on clearance/sale?

I know that every year the models are updated and their expiration dates are changed to reflect the manufacture date the years it will be valid. At what point to retailers (Babies R Us, Baby Depot, Target, etc.) clearance these items for the new models?

Update:

Not "Why", just "When?" I'm not looking for cheap. I'm curious as the new ones have an expiration date on the bottom so I know that they must send yearly models to the store with the new dates on them at some point.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I have noticed them go on clearance around the end of the summer and early fall.

    Getting a car seat on clearance is NOT going cheap! They are making all the covers for car seats so "stylish" now that they put the older prints on clearance to bring out the new ones :)

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Car Seat Clearance

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Clearance Car Seats

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends on the individual store, the district manager, and the timing. I rarely have seen just the car seats on sale, our wal-mart has had the same pile of the cosco convertible seats for over 2 years, as I was looking at them when I found out I was pregnant. I do occasionally see the entire travel system on clearance, usually the graco pooh when they change the fabric. But most manufacturers will usually just have them shipped back and just change the fabric, and call it a new seat(I went on a tour of a factory and they had a whole department in charge of this)

    I suggest you look for a big lots in your area. Ours has a nice one on sale for 29 dollars, base included, and the highback booster I'm looking at is there for 32 dollars, cheaper than walmart and ebay both. Even if you have to travel a little ways, it'll be a good deal. Of course you won't get a fabric or color you like, lol, that's always the way it goes.

    Good luck!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Don't listen to these crazy people who are saying that carseats need to be expensive to be good. In order to be sold they have to meet certain guidelines, the more expensive seats may have extra features and padding but are no more effective. Fine a nice one you can afford. DO not get one at a yard sale unless you know the person and the history of the carseat. Once a seat has been involved in an accident it should not be used. It should also not be used after 7 years (newer seats post an expiration date).

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think with car seats you don't need to look at the prices. Get a travel system. A stay-in-car base with carrier that pops in and out that you can also snap right onto the stroller when you go shopping. Graco is usually $170 for all 3 and their products are good from my experience just don't do evenflo because it's too difficult to use & you'll end up buying a new one like I did. Try them out before you purchase! Or take it back if you don't like it.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    i chanced on that the convertible vehicle seat labored properly for my first yet my 2d and third have been to small at delivery for the convertible seat ( the straps have been above their shoulders on the backside putting ) my forth toddler out grew the toddler seat between 4-6 months. . in case you toddler is long adequate than you do no longer want an toddler seat I used a sling, snuggle service or stroller whilst procuring ( I hate going to the mall by way of fact I see lots of persons with shuttle structures that the toddler keeps to be in the full time even propping up bottles in the vehicle seat ). this isn't any longer cautioned to purchase a used seat in view which you do no longer understand the historic previous of the seat ( replaced into is in an twist of destiny ?) you are able to no longer continually see harm from an twist of destiny.

  • 1 decade ago

    The reason is because they do not want to sale them anymore. Eithere getting new car seats just changing or the manufacture is not salling then anymore. The car seats are still good just new ones are made or like I said just chainging to new car seats. Also because no one is buing them not popular by the people.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes, they do, but generally around end of August or whenever they feel like it.

    Target here had some on clearance the other day. Might want to check, I am sure they mark that style down at all stores.

  • 1 decade ago

    i dont know the exact time, but i work at target and i think there might be one on clearance right now. but try target.com. there is a much bigger selection online and there is almost always clearance from every department on there.

    GOOD LUCK!!

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