Comments on: Clearance Shopping at Target http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/ Saving money and getting out of debt from a Christian SAHM perspective Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Mike http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-15629 Mike Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:50:01 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-15629 It's amazing what some people consider revolutionary. These are the basics... It’s amazing what some people consider revolutionary. These are the basics…

]]> By: Denise http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-13893 Denise Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:21:36 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-13893 The point about not taking kids along is a funny one but so true! Shopping strategy makes a difference and timing certainly does. We saved quite a bit of holiday budget to wait for the expected after-holiday sales. That was part of our plan ahead of time. Since then, we have been looking through bargains worth picking up. It’s not about being overly frugal, but simply smart shopping. In fact, we bought a large LCD TV over the holiday. We also sold or gave away some stuff on Craigslist to those who can need some stuff more than we do. As consumers, we are all trying to make do and get as much as possible for each dollar spent. Lately my family and I have been doing more research before buying anything, and have also done more online shopping and looked harder for better deals. As mentioned previously, we have not stopped spending, however. One of the online sites we have found to be useful is: http://www.uberi.com They do have some interesting bargains listed that are not available even on price search engines. We were able to get more for each dollar. Hope that’s useful info for some. The point about not taking kids along is a funny one but so true! Shopping strategy makes a difference and timing certainly does. We saved quite a bit of holiday budget to wait for the expected after-holiday sales. That was part of our plan ahead of time. Since then, we have been looking through bargains worth picking up. It’s not about being overly frugal, but simply smart shopping. In fact, we bought a large LCD TV over the holiday. We also sold or gave away some stuff on Craigslist to those who can need some stuff more than we do.

As consumers, we are all trying to make do and get as much as possible for each dollar spent. Lately my family and I have been doing more research before buying anything, and have also done more online shopping and looked harder for better deals. As mentioned previously, we have not stopped spending, however.

One of the online sites we have found to be useful is:
http://www.uberi.com

They do have some interesting bargains listed that are not available even on price search engines. We were able to get more for each dollar. Hope that’s useful info for some.

]]> By: Bobloblaw http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-12868 Bobloblaw Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:56:30 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-12868 I work at Target and I can tell you there are some great times to consider buying clearance items. Purchase after a holiday for next year. The prices drop fast and Easter decorations will last. I recommend going the first day after Christmas because the items go very fast and you may not find what you are looking for. We change our merchandise roughly every quarter so as the season changes you will find more clearance items. Consider using Target.com as well. Go to multiple Targets. The clearance prices will vary because the price is based on quantity of the item - the fewer items the lower the price. Also look for damaged boxes of the items, clearance or not. Quite often you can get it marked down an additional 10% or more. We only mark down Monday through Friday. If you don't find good deals by Friday, wait until Monday. Take the weekend off since you'll probably have the kids anyway. If you can get a Target Visa card, use it for your purchases and then go to Guest Service and pay it off on the way out the door. When you spend $1000 you will get a coupon for a full day of shopping. This holds for prescriptions too, 10 prescriptions equals 10% in the future. If you need something that is not on clearance (the aforementioned coffee for example), and it's not on sale don't fret. Purchase it anyway and keep an eye out in the ad. If you purchased the item within 14 days of the ad you can get the price adjusted. This does not apply to clearance items, only sale items. Also, if you can manage to get a raincheck for an item in stock but on sale that you can't afford right away, you can still get the sale price a month or so later. Most team members won't do this but you may get lucky and find one who is willing to break the rules. Just don't pester them because they can lose their jobs if they do it. I work at Target and I can tell you there are some great times to consider buying clearance items.

Purchase after a holiday for next year. The prices drop fast and Easter decorations will last. I recommend going the first day after Christmas because the items go very fast and you may not find what you are looking for.

We change our merchandise roughly every quarter so as the season changes you will find more clearance items.

Consider using Target.com as well. Go to multiple Targets. The clearance prices will vary because the price is based on quantity of the item – the fewer items the lower the price.

Also look for damaged boxes of the items, clearance or not. Quite often you can get it marked down an additional 10% or more.

We only mark down Monday through Friday. If you don’t find good deals by Friday, wait until Monday. Take the weekend off since you’ll probably have the kids anyway.

If you can get a Target Visa card, use it for your purchases and then go to Guest Service and pay it off on the way out the door. When you spend $1000 you will get a coupon for a full day of shopping. This holds for prescriptions too, 10 prescriptions equals 10% in the future.

If you need something that is not on clearance (the aforementioned coffee for example), and it’s not on sale don’t fret. Purchase it anyway and keep an eye out in the ad. If you purchased the item within 14 days of the ad you can get the price adjusted. This does not apply to clearance items, only sale items.

Also, if you can manage to get a raincheck for an item in stock but on sale that you can’t afford right away, you can still get the sale price a month or so later. Most team members won’t do this but you may get lucky and find one who is willing to break the rules. Just don’t pester them because they can lose their jobs if they do it.

]]> By: beachwitch http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-12779 beachwitch Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:42:27 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-12779 I love Target! I also walk the perimeter of the store in search of clearance items. Often items from several departments will be combined on one endcap. My best bargain so far is a Kitchen Aid artisan stand mixer with attachments. The manufacture's website lists the price at more than $300, but I got mine for $74. One more tip- don't forget the frozen/refrigerated food sections when looking for bargains! I love Target! I also walk the perimeter of the store in search of clearance items. Often items from several departments will be combined on one endcap. My best bargain so far is a Kitchen Aid artisan stand mixer with attachments. The manufacture’s website lists the price at more than $300, but I got mine for $74. One more tip- don’t forget the frozen/refrigerated food sections when looking for bargains!

]]> By: Throwing a frugal birthday party | beingfrugal.net http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Throwing a frugal birthday party | beingfrugal.net Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:01:18 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-1009 [...] be so frugal that my kids’ friends think I’m cheap, so I will go with the flow here.  I picked up some NASCAR stickers and flags on clearance at Target a while back.  I’ll pick up some inexpensive craft bags and decorate them with the birthday [...] [...] be so frugal that my kids’ friends think I’m cheap, so I will go with the flow here.  I picked up some NASCAR stickers and flags on clearance at Target a while back.  I’ll pick up some inexpensive craft bags and decorate them with the birthday [...]

]]> By: It's a Creative Week for Blog Carnivals | beingfrugal.net http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-381 It's a Creative Week for Blog Carnivals | beingfrugal.net Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:16:13 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-381 [...] Already, and what a story it is.  You just have to read it!  I entered my post about my recent shopping experience at Target.  Other great posts to check out [...] [...] Already, and what a story it is.  You just have to read it!  I entered my post about my recent shopping experience at Target.  Other great posts to check out [...]

]]> By: Once Upon a Time, there was the 26th Carnival of Money Stories | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-363 Once Upon a Time, there was the 26th Carnival of Money Stories | I've Paid For This Twice Already... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:07:05 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-363 [...] So he decided to enjoy time with those most important to him at the county fair and then do some clearance shopping at Target. He might be able to get a head start on the Christmas frenzy. But not too much shopping, because [...] [...] So he decided to enjoy time with those most important to him at the county fair and then do some clearance shopping at Target. He might be able to get a head start on the Christmas frenzy. But not too much shopping, because [...]

]]> By: Chief Domestic Engineer | From Under the Clutter http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Chief Domestic Engineer | From Under the Clutter Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:21:11 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-351 [...] a new idea and it works the way it’s supposed to. I revel in my accomplishment when I save 74% on a trip to Target, because I’ve researched prices and I know when a deal is good enough to pounce on. Learning [...] [...] a new idea and it works the way it’s supposed to. I revel in my accomplishment when I save 74% on a trip to Target, because I’ve researched prices and I know when a deal is good enough to pounce on. Learning [...]

]]> By: Sunday Morning Link Love 9/16/07 | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Sunday Morning Link Love 9/16/07 | I've Paid For This Twice Already... Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:19:23 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-338 [...] Frugal: Clearance Shopping at Target. Nooooooo do not tempt me to go [...] [...] Frugal: Clearance Shopping at Target. Nooooooo do not tempt me to go [...]

]]> By: Lynnae http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/comment-page-1/#comment-334 Lynnae Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:10:33 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/2007/09/14/clearance-shopping-at-target/#comment-334 Well, we put together the grill today and tried it out. It works pretty well! Lance, unfortunately we don't have a Super Target here. I hear the deals are awesome at Super Target, though. I guess it's the price I pay for not living in a major metropolitan area. Well, we put together the grill today and tried it out. It works pretty well!

Lance, unfortunately we don’t have a Super Target here. I hear the deals are awesome at Super Target, though. I guess it’s the price I pay for not living in a major metropolitan area.

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