8 things that will be more expensive in August

8 things that will be more expensive in August

There is a best time to buy and a worst time to buy certain items – and August is no exception. From football memorabilia to a new smartphone, read on to learn what not to buy in August. less 8 things that will be more expensive in August

There is a best time to buy and a worst time to buy certain items – and August is no exception. From football memorabilia to a new smartphone, read on to learn ... more Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Image 1 of / 53 Caption Close 8 things that will be more expensive in August 1 / 53 Back to Gallery

As the summer season starts to wind down, you'll find plenty of discounts from retailers that are trying to clear their shelves. But that doesn't mean you're going to score a great deal on everything you see.

There is a best time to buy and a worst time to buy certain items – and August is no exception.

From football memorabilia to a new smartphone, read on to learn what not to buy in August.

Check out some of best buys you can make before July ends, some of the worst to make in August and when those late-summer price hikes will finally return to normal in the photos above.