I know this sounds like a no brainer but if you shop for things when they're typically out of season, you'll get a better deal (usually)

For instance, we're big into football here. I found some awesome deals on NFL apparel for women at GameTimeUSA.com so of course I had to snag up some Steelers gear!

Think about it, when are sales most prominent? usually AFTER the event or season! So hey, stock up!