Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2013

[txsupermom]

Were the cushions, etc. marked down to 50% or 30%? My store has about 100 of those bright chairs which I love but when I looked on Monday they weren't marked down...but I think they were only halfway through marking the section, so there is a chance they have marked them since then.

They were not marked, but I did overhear one of the employees telling another customer that they were "slammed" and trying to get rid of summer for back to school even earlier this year. Not sure if that means they were still marking or not. Didn't hear the ping of the markdown team anywhere near the summer isles, so I left. I've got to do a return later this week and will check again. Will post if things have changed.

[boredbread]

Were the cushions, etc. marked down to 50% or 30%? My store has about 100 of those bright chairs which I love but when I looked on Monday they weren't marked down...but I think they were only halfway through marking the section, so there is a chance they have marked them since then.

Saw some cushions at 30% some at 50% here. Some yard chemicals were 50% here.

 

Lots in the home department 30-50%. All ziplocs were gone here but trash bags were finally 50%. Some up&up paper napkins 50%. Graduation party stuff 30/50%. All beauty & food clearance was gone.. there was a lot last week only at 15/30%.

[BellaVita]

I went in looking for pedometers yesterday. They were still 50 in Jersey. If anyone see's them go down, please post.. Thanks

 

 

Looking for pedometer too fitbit would be awesome! I knew the heart monitor were on clearance but not pedometers in my area. Will be on the lookout for any good deals

[BellaVita]

I went in looking for pedometers yesterday. They were still 50 in Jersey. If anyone see's them go down, please post.. Thanks

 

 

Looking for pedometer too fitbit would be awesome! I knew the heart monitor were on clearance but not pedometers in my area. Will be on the lookout for any good deals

[MeliesMom]

Does anyone know when their target marks down bedding/home decor? Everything I've read says Tuesday. I have been stalking this area for almost two Weeks. It will be two Weeks tomorrow, Friday. Not a single thing has moved! All still sitting at 30% and 50%. I went the Friday before last and then last Wednesday and yesterday (Wednesday). I happened to ask an employee and he said he thought they did on Friday but he really didn't know. Friday will be two Weeks. Don't they do it every two Weeks? We are buying a new house and I'm looking to get stuff!

 

And thanks for the heads up on trash bags and Ziploc bags. I got two packs of glad 88 count trash bags for $4.14. I also got 60 count of 30 gallon hefty bags for 70% off. They were $4.54, orig $13.xx. I found the target brand Ziploc bags on end cap in pet?

[Donnask8pro]

Looking for pedometer too fitbit would be awesome! I knew the heart monitor were on clearance but not pedometers in my area. Will be on the lookout for any good deals

My bad, I just assumed the heart rate monitors did steps/pedometer also?

[kelly558]

Does anyone know when their target marks down bedding/home decor? Everything I've read says Tuesday. I have been stalking this area for almost two Weeks. It will be two Weeks tomorrow, Friday. Not a single thing has moved! All still sitting at 30% and 50%. I went the Friday before last and then last Wednesday and yesterday (Wednesday). I happened to ask an employee and he said he thought they did on Friday but he really didn't know. Friday will be two Weeks. Don't they do it every two Weeks? We are buying a new house and I'm looking to get stuff!

 

And thanks for the heads up on trash bags and Ziploc bags. I got two packs of glad 88 count trash bags for $4.14. I also got 60 count of 30 gallon hefty bags for 70% off. They were $4.54, orig $13.xx. I found the target brand Ziploc bags on end cap in pet?

I have to agree I have been waiting for a set to go lower and it has stayed at 30% for two weeks

[1angelnhvn]

The heart rate monitors at my store went 70 off today so might be worth checking on the pedometers? (they were 50 off yesterday)

[amberj365]

Does anyone know when the Dollar Spot stuff will go on clearance again?

 

It's been awhile since I've been around so I've forgotten if there are specific times it clearances.

 

Thanks!

[lovetoshopCA]

My bad, I just assumed the heart rate monitors did steps/pedometer also?

Nope

[lovetoshopCA]

My bad, I just assumed the heart rate monitors did steps/pedometer also?

Nope

[boredbread]

I have to agree I have been waiting for a set to go lower and it has stayed at 30% for two weeks

I haven't paid any attention to bedding lately in particular, but in the past that has happened on occasion with things I've stalked. The two weeks is the "usual" pattern... there are always variations. Hope you catch them while they are marking down so you get best pick

[boredbread]

Does anyone know when the Dollar Spot stuff will go on clearance again?

 

Thanks!

It usually happens right after a "holiday" if the $ spot has some "holiday" stuff in it... other than that I haven't sorted out any pattern. Hopefully someone will post if they spot it... I love dollar spot clearance.

[dollarstretcher]

Thanks to everyone who posted about the Ziploc bags and trash bags. My store also had puffs tissue cube boxes 50% off, random patterns like Dora and flowers.

In the hand soap aisle, there was a price drop on the target brand foaming soap refill bottle -50% off $3.xx. It was the economy size usually over $6.xx.

[amberj365]

 

It usually happens right after a "holiday" if the $ spot has some "holiday" stuff in it... other than that I haven't sorted out any pattern. Hopefully someone will post if they spot it... I love dollar spot clearance.

Thank you! I was thinking probably right after that 4th of July, but wasn't certain.

[Sarasuzymama]

I went back to check the outdoor cushions/chairs yesterday and some were marked down. Those slingback chairs (the brightly colored ones...reg $29 each) seemed to all be marked to 50% off, but upon closer inspection only the pink, striped, and I think the grey ones were marked. I found this out after I had loaded a blue, green, pink, and orange one in my cart and checked out. Strangely, one of the non-clearance ones rang up as $16 as a sale price, so they gave them all to me for $16 other than the one that was clearanced.

 

The cushions were also 50% for certain colors (striped bright colors and the more muted colors). The solid bright colors (pink, orange) were not marked down at all. It was very odd in that section...seemingly no rhyme or reason about what was or wasn't marked.

 

We are redoing our patio so I went ahead and got some stuff at 50% off...may get more at 70% off if things ever get marked!

 

Ziploc was 50% off for me.

[kelly558]

yep I went again yesterday and the bedding is still the same price. I wish they would mark it down already. there is a Brave set I really want for my daughter

[MeliesMom]

My target marked down bedding! I got the set I wanted for my daughter. It looks like all the 50% stuff was marked to 70% but the 30% stuff didn't move. They also have the kids Chloe and Connor bedroom furniture for 70% off. Only certain things like the bed and table and chairs.

[artesian]

Patio should be 50+ after the 4th if memeory serves me right? Saw most at 30% past weekend and assuming 50 this week. Sound about right?

[lishy75]

Brave bedding was 70 at my store along with the Shabby Chic comforters in lavender.

[tinkrbel]

didn't see any brave bedding but did find sets of shaped pillows with a slimber sack in Monster High, Disney Princess or Disney Cars marked 8.98 down from 24.99. Also found an avengers bean bag and a kids rocking chair marked 17.xx but the material looked so flimsy I didn't think it would hold up well and the bag was already filthy.

[kelly558]

seen a post on facebook that the outdoor stuff is 70% off now not sure if it is everywhere. think I am going to go check it out

[txsupermom]

Yep, some patio sets went 70% off today. It really is all over the place here in North DFW. Decor 30%/50%, umbrellas 30%/50%, patio 30%/50%/70% and some items (cushions, chairs, lawn ornaments) not marked at all. Some craft items (pom-pom stuff) was 70%. Up and Up kitchen garbage bags 50% off. Found some Hot Wheels Headphones marked down 50% off (9.98 from 19.98). Toys are being marked, mostly at 30% right now, but it has begun.

[1angelnhvn]

I went back to check on the loveseat for 70 off but still only 50 off. The only 70 off I saw were the chaise lounges the ones without the pads. Our patio sets still only 30/50. There were some backpack type beach chairs 70 off as well with the buit in pillow. Other than that, still a ton at 30/50 still.

[jakesmommy403]

Just got back from my Target, and patio stuff was mostly 30%. (I swear it's been at 30 for weeks), and bedding was at 70% but picked over. They were marking down a lot of toys at 30%, squinkies, Star Wars stuff, marvel stuff, iron man toys...can you tell I have boys? Not sure which girls stuff was down yet. Also a lot of clearance in summer travel snack containers, sippy cups, etc.

 

How long until the summer toy clearance kicks into high gear? What's the average?

[kelly558]

yep my patio stuff was only 50% yesterday but I did get bedding stuff for 70% off

[rachealb]

Some of our patio stuff had signs that said 50% off, but the stickers on the "backpack chairs" were actually marked to 70% off

[lovetoshopCA]

Was in several stores today, and it really is all over the map. Stores with smaller inventory have higher discounts. I was mostly looking at the patio/garden stuff and toys. Picked up a few toys at 50% that I think will be gone by the big markdown. Not much I want from patio. It was really variable from 30%-70%. Most were 30-50%. In my area, I think it was Baldwin Park that had patio 70% in case you are looking. Still some stuff was lower, but most of the chairs and stuff were 70%.

[WishTink1]

They are re-stocking the Furniture area and I've been finding furnature at 70% off

 

Pantry 002110220 $19.48

Kitchen Organizer (like a butcher block) 249020068 $38.98

Desk 249140024 $29.98

desk 249140063 $38.98

Bookcase $38.98

Foot Stool pink and grey flowers 065062029 $17.98 there is also a pink one

Foot stool yellow storage $17.98

table lamp orange yellow flowers $8.98

Stool Ottoman w storage 249121626 $26.98

[Brad]

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Target Perimeter Perusing!

As many of you know, Target B&M stores are known for their terrific clearance deals. This thread is for GottaDeal.com forum members to share their latest clearance finds. Also, please keep non-clearance discussion to a minimum - there are other threads for discussing weekly sale ads and store policy. This first post will contain some background information on the wonderful world of Target clearance, otherwise known around here as Perimeter Perusing!

You may have noticed that although the sticker price (the red-orange clearance sticker) show one price, many times the items will actually scan for a lesser amount. You can use this to your advantage because many shoppers without the benefit of being GottaDeal members do not realize this and pass the item by, thinking the sticker price is the actual price. Also, many times an item is not marked clearance in any way but still may be on clearance, so if you have an item that you would consider buying if it was on clearance, we suggest you take it to the nearest scanner and check the price that comes up. This is especially true of items which other members have reported being on clearance at their local store.

The standard clearance pattern at Target usually begins by items being marked down 15% or 30% at the beginning. This price can last somewhere between two weeks to a month, depending on how well the item sells at this price and what department the item is from. Then the item typically drops to 50%, again for anywhere from two weeks to a month in most cases. Generally, the lowest an item will be marked down is 75% off, with a few exceptions.

Items considered 'holiday' or 'seasonal' items have been known to go as low as 90%, and you will find a few occasional display items or things found in the stockroom after inventory discounted in the 80%-90% range. In many cases, the lowest price an item will go will usually end in $x.x4 or $x.x8, but this is not always the case for 100% of items, so take that into consideration.

A typical markdown schedule for the seasonal or holiday clearance is as follows:

http://gottadeal.com/forumsold/images/icons/target.gifTraditional Post-Holiday Target Clearance Schedule

50% off - marked down on the day after the holiday, usually lasts for three days
75% off - marked down on the fourth day after the holiday, usually lasts for three days
90% off - marked down on the seventh day after the holiday, usually lasts for 1-3 days

Other than Christmas, this is usually the schedule used for post-holiday clearance, including Valentine's Day, Easter, Summerville, and Halloween, for at least the last few years.

The holiday mark-down does seem to fluctuate from store to store on occasion, but to help demonstrate how the holiday clearance has gone in 2008 and 2009, here is the Decatur, AL clearance dates for Valentine's Day and Halloween, courtesy of Timswife81404:

Valentine's 08
Feb. 15th, 2008 = 50%
Feb. 18th, 2008 = 75%
Feb. 20th, 2008 = 90%
Valentine’s 09
Feb. 15th, 2009 = 50%
Feb. 17th, 2009 = 75% (red dot dollar spot too)
Feb. 21st, 2009 = 90%

Halloween 08
Nov. 1st, 2008 = 50%
Nov. 4th, 2008 = 75%
Nov. 8th, 2008 = 90%
Halloween 09
Nov. 1st, 2009 = 50%
Nov. 3rd, 2009 = 75%
Nov. 7th, 2009 = 90%

Target initiated a controversial new return policy in November 2002 that says any seasonal clearance items returned will be refunded at the current clearance price, even with a receipt showing a higher purchase price. They updated the policy in April 2003 to specify these items as Christmas trees and decorations and Halloween costumes and decorations. Other seasonal merchandise should still be refunded at the price stated on the reciept.

Christmas clearance is an animal all to itself. The dates appear to be as follows:
50% off - always December 26,lasts four to five days
75% off - within a day or two on either side of New Year's Eve/Day (12/31-01/01)
90% off - within a day or two of Epiphany (01/06)

The Decatur, AL markdown schedule for Christmas in 2007, 2008 and 2009 was as follows:

Christmas 07
Dec. 26th, 2007 = 50%
Dec. 31st, 2007 = 75%
Jan. 4th, 2007 = 90%
Christmas 08
Dec. 26th, 2008 = 50%
Dec. 30th, 2008 = 75%
Jan. 6th, 2009 = 90%
Jan. 2nd, 2009 = 75% Dollar Spot Christmas (black dot)
Christmas 09
Dec. 26th, 2009 = 50%
Dec. 31st, 2009 = 75% (black dollar spot too)
Jan. 5th, 2010 = 90%

Twice a year, Target has a major clearance on toys. Once in January and again in the summer.

Here are the dates for the January toy clearance in Decatur, AL:

Toys 08
Jan. 10th, 2008 = 75%
Toys 09
Jan. 15th, 2009 = 75% on MOST toys some still 30-50%
Jan. 29th, 2009 = 75% on remaining toys
Toys 10
Jan. 15th, 2010 = 75% (Friday)

Other departments have an annual major clearance. Dates will be posted here as they become known.

Baby 09
Jan. 19th, 2009 = 75% on MOST already clearanced
Jan. 26th, 2009 = 75% on remaining clearance

Target is one of the few stores where many (although not all) of the cashiers have the ability to bargain when an item doesn't scan with a price. There are times when an item will scan as 'clearance + tax' - be happy in these situations instead of groaning. Sometimes the cashier can do a price override to find the most recent lowest price, but sometimes if you say "I'll take it for (whatever 75% off the marked retail price would be)" they'll just key that in. It's always worth a shot.

The same thing applies for an item that scans 'NOF' (Not On File). This means the item is so old that it is completely out of the computer inventory system. Again, a good suggestion is to try offering the 75% off the retail price, but if necessary a price can usually be looked up at the Guest Services Desk. However, if an item has gone 'salvage,' this may backfire on you. In this instance Target marks the item back up to full retail value before pulling it from the shelves and donating it to a charity such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army for a tax write off. This is one of the reasons how Target can claim to donate so much to charity.

The markdown teams in each many stores have been known to keep to a standardized schedule, but there are stores that have different ones, so your experience many vary. For those who do follow the standard schedule, the departmental markdown days are:

http://gottadeal.com/forumsold/images/icons/target.gifTraditional Department Mark Down Schedule

Monday - Electronics, Kids' Clothing, Stationery, Cards, Gift wrap
Tuesday - Domestics, Women's Clothing, Pets, Market Pantry
Wednesday - Men's Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden
Thursday - Housewares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor, Luggage
Friday - Automotive, Cosmetics, Hardware, Jewelry

Note that while this schedule says nothing about weekend markdowns, many Perimeter Perusers on the forum have seen items change in price between a Saturday morning shopping trip and one done on a Sunday afternoon. But nobody has found any rhyme or reason to what gets marked down on those days though - another part of the fun.

Target does not have a layaway plan, but die-hard Perimeter Perusers have tried various methods of getting around this. Most are constantly debated on the forum as far as being 'ethical' or not, so we'll leave it for you to decide for yourself. Just don't be surprised to find some differing opinions if you bring it up in this thread.

When an item goes 50% off and there are several left, some posters have said they find a hiding place to put the item. They then go back to see if the item is still there several weeks later, and if so, scan it to see if it has dropped in price. Some common hiding places shared are in the middle of a round clothes rack, where all of the clothes hide the item, about a third of the way off the floor of a stack of pillows or behind similar items, perhaps with newer packaging, on the proper shelf.

Sometimes, when items are getting scarce at 50% off, posters will buy them at that price and hold on to the receipt. If they find the item later at 75% or 90% off, they will buy the item again, remove any clearance stickers that show the lower price and return the item at another time with the older, higher priced receipt, as long as it is within the 90-day return period.

While not technically a clearance topic, in this thread, you may see reference to MM Juice or MM packs. These refer to 10 packs of Minute Maid juice boxes that can generally be bought for $.69. They are found in the juice aisle mixed in with the 15 packs. This usually includes only the Grape, Apple & Fruit Punch flavors -- never Orange Juice. They look exactly like the 15 packs which are generally stocked on the shelf, but instead of having 3 rows of 5 boxes, there are only 2 rows. They are often mixed in with the others, and even hidden in the back behind the 15 packs. You may go months or longer before you find your first set, but they really do exist. They are not an urban legend. And most of us can attest that you'll do a little dance in the aisle when you find them the first time.

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