If you enjoy shooting off fireworks with family and friends during the Fourth of July or any other time of year, you are likely always going to be interested in finding a good deal on fireworks. Even if the Fourth of July is still months away, there's never a bad time to start stockpiling for this year or next year's collection. To that end, here are some tips to keep in mind if you'd like to save some money on your fireworks purchases.

Stick With a Fireworks Retailer

The closer it gets to the Fourth of July, the more and more stores you might see starting to carry a variety of fireworks or at least a few sparklers. Most department stores or stores that don't specialize in fireworks, though, aren't likely going to be able to get you the best possible deal. These stores might even be getting their supply from the local fireworks retailer that you should be going to yourself.

When you head to a store that specializes in only fireworks, you are much more likely to get a good deal. This is because such a retailer likely has better connections throughout the fireworks industry that will allow them to purchase their stock at lower wholesale prices. Fireworks retailers are also more likely to offer steep discounts during the off-season, whereas the average department store might not even carry fireworks during this time of year.

Stockpile for Next Year After the Fourth of July

The steepest discounts on fireworks usually arrive during the first week or month after the Fourth of July is over. Even fireworks retailers who are open year-round may want to sell off some surplus stock to get their inventory back under control for the off-season. The great thing about many fireworks, though, is that they don't expire for a number of years in most cases. This means you can buy fireworks at a discount after the Fourth of July and they'll still be ready to shoot off when the Fourth of July returns next year.

Stay Low

If you want to have a large fireworks display but money is tight, one solution would be to find a product or two that doesn't actually shoot the fireworks hundreds of feet into the air. These are typically referred to as ground displays within the industry, and they might come in the shape of a fountain or something else you set on the ground. Don't worry; these displays will still go high enough to be exciting, but because there's no need to shoot anything way up into the sky, ground displays tend to be much less expensive.

To learn more, contact a fireworks retailer.