It seems that shoppers are hunting for post-Christmas deals.

It’s one more chance for retailers to salvage something from a dismal holiday selling season. Some are even calling the day after Christmas a second black Friday.  In Indianapolis, the Glendale Target was fairly quiet, but many customers were in the holiday section looking for deals.

A man at the Fashion Mall was taking a break from shopping. “To me the crowd isn’t as big as it has been in the past. I remember coming with my wife and my daughter before and it’s been so crowded you had to fight the crowds to get through here. We came early this morning and there was hardly anybody. Walked right in and walked right out.

However this year it may be best to wait according to Clark Howard. He says you will score the best post-Christmas deals if you wait a little.

Americans have been on a buyers’ strike all fall and have not been interested in 50 percent off sales, doorbusters or any other promotions to get them to pry open their wallets. In a normal year when Christmas season sales are strong, retailers offer whatever they have left after the holiday, just the unloved stuff that didn’t sell, at incredible markdowns.

This year is different. You may get some bargains after Christmas, but if you want really rock-bottom prices, wait until January 5. Retailers are going to be stuck with massive amounts of goods and those will be reduced to fire sale prices. If you have money that you can afford to part with, get out there the first full week of the New Year. Everything from electronics to clothing to appliances to furniture will be a deal.

So if you want to stretch your limited cash, wait a week and just see the post-Christmas deals that will be available.

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