5 items that are cheaper if you buy them in June

6:45 AM, Jun 7, 2012   |    comments
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With Father's Day and Hurricane season happening in June you can find some interesting discounts. Yahoo! Financially Fit put out this list of great deals to look for.

Tools. Not only are people gearing up for small projects around the house during the summer, but Father's Day is also around the corner making it the perfect time to score discounts on hand and power tools. Check retailers like Lowe's or Home Depot for June sales focused on Father's Day.

Tropical vacations. Hurricane season and sweltering temperatures start in the Caribbean in June -- but if you're willing to take your chances with the weather, you can scoop up deals on cruises and tropical vacation packages. And this year your chances seem good, as NOAA predicts less hurricane activity than in recent years.

Gym membership. As the weather warms up people opt to take their workouts outside so gyms are looking to get people through the door - offering big sales. And If you're the type to haggle, you should be able to negotiate an even larger discount than normal on a gym membership.

Dishes and cookware. Discounts on dishes also emerge as wedding season gains momentum. Dishes and cookware can make good graduation gifts for all those graduation parties too.

Fresh fruits and veggies. We are now in the dawn of the summer fruit and vegetable boom, making it a great month for buying and eating local produce. Cheap peak-season fruits include melons like watermelon and cantaloupe; berries like  blueberries, blackberries,and raspberries. And other fruits from apricots, cherries, mangos, kiwis, peaches, and nectarines. Veggie-wise, it's a great time to get  corn on the cob, summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes, plus lettuce and cucumber for salads.