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If you’re planning to splurge on a new television this year, now is a good time to buy one.
The Super Bowl is Feb. 3, and this popular football game routinely brings large demand for televisions and often, lower prices.

Consumers will purchase 3.9 million televisions for Super Bowl Sunday this year, up from 2.5 million last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Electronics retailers, locally and nationally, typically see tv sales skyrocket during this time of the year. Consumers often are looking for high quality televisions to impress friends and family who gather to watch the Super Bowl.

Furniture sales also often rise before the game. Consumers are expected to buy 1.8 million pieces of furniture, up 1.3 million from last year, according to the NRF.

Some current retail promotions for televisions include a free massage chair with the purchase of certain tv sets priced at at least $999 at Best Buy. Also, Wal-Mart’s Web site has a page of “Game Time” television discounts, including a Phillips 32-inch LCD HDTV for $756.

Speaking of televisions, I noticed recently that a local Kroger was selling flat-screen tvs in its general merchandise department. I’ve never noticed televisions for sale at a grocery store. Have you? I wonder how many people would consider buying a tv while also shopping for groceries.