zinnbball Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 ours when 70% off today... candy 50%... had a lot left, if you need wrapping paper or gift bags. The elf stuff (the makeup) was only 15% off at my store, but they had a LOT of of.
amybeth601 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Look by the registers for the little Lego bags. The Lego Harry Potter ones are ringing up at $1.19.
zoemariesmamma Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 The solo cups with lids and straws should have a picture of the cups on the front in red and green. The others have different colored cups on the picture on the front.
mswiggi Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Latham, NY went 70% today. Everything looked picked over. Mostly wrapping paper, bags, and bows.
hellothere Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Omaha, NE stores were all 70% off today. Lots of stuff left. Found lots of stocking stuffers to use for birthday party gift bags.... Monster High Doll erasers, Lip Smackers, Jelly Belly bubbles, etc. And just a FYI, if you return food products to Target (if you wish to return at 50% off and buy again off the shelf at 70% off) they mark the items as defective and they will not resell it - even items that have not been opened. The items are disposed.
kardomr Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 did anyone record when the toys hit 75% last year? i think it was the thursday before mlk jr day but maybe i'm remembering wrong... gotta have it in my calendar so i don't make any plans on that day!
txsupermom Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 70% off Christmas and yellow dot in North DFW. Bakery items (holiday cookies, cupcakes) seem to be on same schedule. Toy markdown in full swing. Lots at 30% and some at 50%.
patcal1 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Sandusky Ohio- Last evening-12/30/ at 9:40 PM- Had over 50 + packages of pepperidge Farm Xmas cookies- Chocolate pretzels etc. in aisle marked - 50% off --- But when you got to check out- rang up less than 17% off - I noticed it but many people -I am sure- did not. One lady had approx. 10 packs of Cookies in her cart. Same with Pez xmas containers etc.--- I called and spoke to MGR. today-and she said - -- Food only 30% -- and decorations are now 70% as of this AM. She tried to tell me that EMPLOYEE MUST OF PUT UP WRONG SIGN( I had even asked employee who was back there about pricing before I purchased.) I then asked her if that was the case she should honor the 50% pricing. She said - No..... Target( with their awful online customer service and in store service) lost over 500. from me in the last 2 months. I was so upset with them in November that I didnt go back. Thought - give them a try again..... WRONG! Corporate just doesnt seem to care! Any suggestions!!!?? Thanks for letting me Vent!
shoppingal Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Sandusky Ohio- Last evening-12/30/ at 9:40 PM- Had over 50 + packages of pepperidge Farm Xmas cookies- Chocolate pretzels etc. in aisle marked - 50% off --- But when you got to check out- rang up less than 17% off - I noticed it but many people -I am sure- did not. One lady had approx. 10 packs of Cookies in her cart. Same with Pez xmas containers etc.--- I called and spoke to MGR. today-and she said - -- Food only 30% -- and decorations are now 70% as of this AM. She tried to tell me that EMPLOYEE MUST OF PUT UP WRONG SIGN( I had even asked employee who was back there about pricing before I purchased.) I then asked her if that was the case she should honor the 50% pricing. She said - No..... Target( with their awful online customer service and in store service) lost over 500. from me in the last 2 months. I was so upset with them in November that I didnt go back. Thought - give them a try again..... WRONG! Corporate just doesnt seem to care! Any suggestions!!!?? Thanks for letting me Vent!Honestly, I know it stinks that you were under the impression they were 50 off, but it really seems that the food is being marked differently than the rest. But some food gift sets did go to 70 off. It is confusing, which apparently so was the worker. I am not sure if this really warrants a call to corporate. You asked, which was acceptable, to honor the sign, they said no. Hopefully you can find more when they really get marked down.
patcal1 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks for writing back but - NO thanks!Im done with Target---The Entire Aisle had HUGE sign - 50% off with both sides having Cookies- Christmas candy pez- etc. and other side had Cocoa mixes with Hot pad mitts, tshirts...etc.
nikkilugi Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 That was similar to my Target. They had some of the Betty Crocker cookie mix boxes back in the Christmas isles with the 70% off sign. I decided to walk around the store and see what else was on clearance and when I was on the grocery side I saw an endcap with more of the cookie mixes but they were only tagged 15% off. I had my son price check the one I picked up and sure enough it was only 15% off. What is funny is the Betty Crocker cake mix and frosting was actually 70% off. What is the difference?
Promom Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I was able to get several big bags of assorted tootsie roll candy for $.74 a bag. Now I'm gonna send to military overseas. I saw a article on tv last night and it got me thinking about when I see candy and misc. things on sale to send them to the troops.
shorty4014 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I was able to get several big bags of assorted tootsie roll candy for $.74 a bag. Now I'm gonna send to military overseas. I saw a article on tv last night and it got me thinking about when I see candy and misc. things on sale to send them to the troops.A little off topic but you can also send your expired coupons to Coups for Troops and they can use them up to six months after the expiration date.
Sandi852 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Medina Ohio 70%. Very odd mish-mosh of stuff left. Not one roll of wrapping paper or any gift tags at all. I have a git tag addication and I usually find something, but not one tag to be found! There were some random gift bags, a few ornaments and some Christmas CDs. My most exciting find was the Phillips LED color-changing snowflakes. These are normally $7, so they were $2.10. I have 6 small windows that these will look great in.
leefamily23 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Our Target had several aisles still left today at 70% off. I think 3 of them though were nothing but gift bags, I swear all the unsold gift bags were sent to this store, lol. They only had Justin Beiber wrapping paper left. Lots of ornaments too, plus small tabletop tree's, and paper products. There were no decorations, lights, stockings, gift tags, boxes (other than the fancier boxes you can buy individually) left. I did much better in previous years in getting my wrapping supplies for the following year. I am patiently waiting on our Walmart now, the entire garden department is still really full and they are only 50% still (though no wrapping paper there either).
lovetoshopCA Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Sandusky Ohio- Last evening-12/30/ at 9:40 PM- Had over 50 + packages of pepperidge Farm Xmas cookies- Chocolate pretzels etc. in aisle marked - 50% off --- But when you got to check out- rang up less than 17% off - I noticed it but many people -I am sure- did not. One lady had approx. 10 packs of Cookies in her cart. Same with Pez xmas containers etc.--- I called and spoke to MGR. today-and she said - -- Food only 30% -- and decorations are now 70% as of this AM. She tried to tell me that EMPLOYEE MUST OF PUT UP WRONG SIGN( I had even asked employee who was back there about pricing before I purchased.) I then asked her if that was the case she should honor the 50% pricing. She said - No..... Target( with their awful online customer service and in store service) lost over 500. from me in the last 2 months. I was so upset with them in November that I didnt go back. Thought - give them a try again..... WRONG! Corporate just doesnt seem to care! Any suggestions!!!?? Thanks for letting me Vent!Well, if it makes you feel better, you can return all the cookies if you bought them. They have to throw them out if you do as they can't restock the food. When they have stuff mis-stocked, you have to bring it up in the store at the checklane. In most states they are required by law to honor the price for at least one piece of each item, but the rules are hinky when it comes to percent off. The other thing to do is to find out who enforces price scanner errors in your local county and report it. You can't bring it up at the register if you intend to do so as they'll fix it and reporting won't help. But if it is a regular problem, reporting them to the authorities is the only solution to it. I've done it. And I have made sure the manager who would not honor the price change knew I did it. Now he asks me to come to him if there is a problem, and they always honor it. It looks like you should call your county auditor's office and find out how to report inaccurate scanner prices so that you can get them caught out. In CA they have progressive fines and it gets the store manager in trouble with corporate. Here is the link: http://www.erie.iviewtaxmaps.com/ Edited January 1, 2012 by lovetoshopCA
savvybuys Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Sandusky Ohio- Last evening-12/30/ at 9:40 PM- Had over 50 + packages of pepperidge Farm Xmas cookies- Chocolate pretzels etc. in aisle marked - 50% off --- But when you got to check out- rang up less than 17% off - I noticed it but many people -I am sure- did not. One lady had approx. 10 packs of Cookies in her cart. Same with Pez xmas containers etc.--- I called and spoke to MGR. today-and she said - -- Food only 30% -- and decorations are now 70% as of this AM. She tried to tell me that EMPLOYEE MUST OF PUT UP WRONG SIGN( I had even asked employee who was back there about pricing before I purchased.) I then asked her if that was the case she should honor the 50% pricing. She said - No..... Target( with their awful online customer service and in store service) lost over 500. from me in the last 2 months. I was so upset with them in November that I didnt go back. Thought - give them a try again..... WRONG! Corporate just doesnt seem to care! Any suggestions!!!?? Thanks for letting me Vent!I know this doesn't help for last night...But in the future I would check myself by bringing it to the self scanners. Target has them all over the store. Check the price there before you hit the checkouts. Like LovetoshopCA states if this is a regular occurance I would report Target. Here in California we have what is called Weights & Measures. They enforce all price scanning in all the dept stores. If you call and complain they will go out and audit the store. Stores get BIG fines if they are in violation. Weights and measures will send secret buyers out....My mother is a Manager at Rite Aid and she says if you want to get a store closed called Weights and Measures. They can fine you to near death.
lovetoshopCA Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Send it to your weights and measures people.
Rockfordmom Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 ###091-13-0003 - Queen Size Double High Aerobed Air Mattress - $29.98 was $99.99
patcal1 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 The Cookies I purchased ( which were all in the same Aisle and there were at least 20+ same kind)- Scanned 2.50--- Orig. 3.09-- saved .59 cents)- Not even close to 30%-- so can you imagine how much Target made on all those unexpecting people??? Forgot to tell you when I called LD( my closest target is 25 miles away)- and asked for Mgr.- They asked me who was calling etc.- and I asked them their name and they wouldnt tell me ....I asked who the mgr was on duty at that time- and they wouldnt tell me that either.....UNTIL- I insisted I know who I was speaking to. This Target changes Policies all the time... when its convenient for them- Again thanks for listening and who Do I contact in regards to all the mispricing signs....happens on a regular basis here. The Store is in 44870 zip.
Brookedin17 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 I think the cookies were on a normal sale at $2.50? I bet even non-holiday flavors would have scanned the same...
marypat58 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 ###085-06-0031 - Black and Decker 18v cordless drill/driver - $10.48 Found this yesterday. It was marked $24.98 clearance price. I scanned it and it rang up at $10.48. Comes with drill bits, nut drivers, and screwdriver bits. This must have been a Christmas promo item as there are other 18v ones that cost more. Now I have my own cordless screwdriver and do not have to rely on finding my husbands'!
lovetoshopCA Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 The Cookies I purchased ( which were all in the same Aisle and there were at least 20+ same kind)- Scanned 2.50--- Orig. 3.09-- saved .59 cents)- Not even close to 30%-- so can you imagine how much Target made on all those unexpecting people??? Forgot to tell you when I called LD( my closest target is 25 miles away)- and asked for Mgr.- They asked me who was calling etc.- and I asked them their name and they wouldnt tell me ....I asked who the mgr was on duty at t need tohat time- and they wouldnt tell me that either.....UNTIL- I insisted I know who I was speaking to. This Target changes Policies all the time... when its convenient for them- Again thanks for listening and who Do I contact in regards to all the mispricing signs....happens on a regular basis here. The Store is in 44870 zip.You need to research who enforces scanner pricing in that county. Most places it is weights and measures, so google that and the county and state name.
SelenaV Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Has anyone been to Target today to see if they are indeed 90% off. I thought the stores that went 70% on Friday were due to go 90% today? Selena
lishy75 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 My store is still 70%. Went to not my usual store today and finally found the paper towels!!! I was so excited. Only two packs though.
lovetoshopCA Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Has anyone been to Target today to see if they are indeed 90% off. I thought the stores that went 70% on Friday were due to go 90% today? SelenaI figure they'll wait till tomorrow. They often do when it falls on a weekend to allow max traffic to buy at 70%. Maximally bad timing this year since the kids are out of school, and the Rose Parade makes getting around difficult tomorrow. Messes up all my shopping plans since we have plans every day. Oh well.
bluebear Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 In the past, it would usually stay at 50% for 4-5 days, then be at 70% (75% in the past) for 4-5 days before going to 90%. So 90% usually ended up on Jan 4 or 5. Christmas clearance seems to drag out longer than other holidays. A few posts back someone posted the dates they kept from several years past and that was the pattern. Of course, every time I think I have it figured out, it changes, so who knows what it will be like this year. I know there sure isn't much stuff at either of my stores already.
KC-Traderbear Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 The more you shop target's holiday clearance, the more you realize that those aisles are a freaking mess during those periods. Stuff gets put where it shouldn't. They should be more careful, yes. But especially when it comes to food stuff, scanning first will save a lot of aggravation. Arguing with the checkout person may get you somewhere, but is the argument over a box of cookies really worth it? Maybe it is. If you have shopped Target's holiday clearance times for a while, you know that items are placed where they shouldn't be. I guess if you haven't shopped those sales for very long, then it can be much more aggravating.
lovetoshopCA Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 In the past, it would usually stay at 50% for 4-5 days, then be at 70% (75% in the past) for 4-5 days before going to 90%. So 90% usually ended up on Jan 4 or 5. Christmas clearance seems to drag out longer than other holidays. A few posts back someone posted the dates they kept from several years past and that was the pattern. Of course, every time I think I have it figured out, it changes, so who knows what it will be like this year. I know there sure isn't much stuff at either of my stores already.Interesting. Here in SoCal there is still a ton left at all our stores. I'd be happy to have it stay 70% for a few more days so I can get in on 90% later in the week.
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