Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2008

[callir]

Is the Schuman family DCPI lookup working for anyone? I was using it just the other day, but today can't get it to load.

[Brad]

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Target Perimeter Perusing!

PerimeterPerusing.com - quick text-only list of current monthly finds - great for printing to take with you!

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:

Traditional 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.

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.

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:

Traditional 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.

Helpful Target Clearance-Related Links

Target Store Locator
Target Coupon Generator
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[Brad]

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CLEARANCE SUMMARY

 

 

Tuesday, September 30

009-04-0195 - Outdoor Fireplace - $49.98

 

Wednesday, October 1

Schwinn Child's Multisport Helmet, Knee & Elbow Pads $5.12

Prospirit Weight Bench $14.98

Creativity for Kids "Do Art Modern Masterpieces" -- $3.24

Creativity for Kids "Do Art My First Portrait" -- $3.24

Young Artist Learn to Paint Set -- $3.24

12 Grip Colored EcoPencils -- $1.24

12 pack GelSticks -- $2.24

2 pack of knee-high socks, white with pink ribbons and monkey $1.24

Lots of t-shirts and shorts 75% off

057-101-1152 Disney Radio Mix Clip $7.48 was $14.99

059-110-0088 Hooked On Phonics Beginning Reading CD-ROM kit ages 4-6 $6.24 was $24.99

Boxed ultra suede photo album -4.24 was 16.99

Hot pink baby album with frog closure - 3.98 was 15.99

Felt covered album with mutlicolored frame cover -3.98 was 15.99

Pastel floral and striped album - 3.98 was 15.99

Light blue striped album with button closure -3.98 was 15.99

Pink postbound scrapbook album - 3.24 was 12.99

Lavender gingham eyelet curtain panel - 7.48 was 29.99

Lavender tab top 2 curtain set - 4.98 was 19.99

Hulk smash board game - 9.98 was 19.99

Duracell battery 5 packs - 3.48 was 7.99

Girls socks 7 pk - 1.87 plus .50 coupon on package

Hannah Montana tshirts - 2.48 was 9.99

Camp Rock tshirt - 2.48 was 9.99

Cabbage Patch babies - 11.xx only 30%

Littlest Pet shop wall display - 30%

 

Thursday, October 2

249060015 4 tier bookcase 37.48 was 149.99

066010252 4' x 6' cotton area rug 12.48 was 49.99

066060283 5' x 7' all weather area rug 19.98 was 79.99

066060270 22" x 36" entrance mat 4.98 was 19.99

249120118 accent table 17.48 was 69.99

066040363 20" x 58" runner 4.98 was 19.99

066060206 all weather floor mat 4.24 was 16.99

064110344 bath rug 1.24 was 4.99

066041823 20" x 32" modern squares accent rug 4.98 was 19.99

067000815 4 pack sea shells napkin rings 2.48 was 9.99

064061163 Fieldcrest hand towels 1.98 was 7.99

202081039 boys 4 in 1 belts 1.74 was 6.99

target brand loratadine 10mg (40 tablets) .96 was 3.99

Entertainment Armoire $299 to $75

4 Drawer Dresser $229 to $57

Several bookcases from $99 to $25

Big Screen TV Stand $99 to $25

Audio Pier from $99 to $25

lots of picture frames 75% off

097040329 Do your own room plush chair 4.98 was 19.99

203600121 Propel Fit Water (12oz. 6pack) .84 was 3.49 (x3)

053022288 Roll Wrap 2.08 was 2.99

012100491 70's mix CD 2.24 was 8.99

Minute Maid Juice Frozen Concentrate - 50% off @ $.47

Random Party Favors - Metallic Prisms & Dart boards

Curved mounted shower curtain rod - $39.99 for $9.64

Safari monkey chore chart - 9.99 for $2.14

Quaker Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal - $3.48 for $1.28

097022365 DYR twin sheet set (blue w/fish) $3.74 (75%)

097040328 girls plush round chair (pink, also had blue) $4.98 (75%)

204000432 Batman lego 13.98 (30%)

 

Friday, October 3

018031795 Misses Cargo Sweat Capri Lavender $4.24 (75%)

018042738 Merona Bermuda Sweat Black $3.24 (75%)

060100895 Decorator Toss Pillow $3.74 (75%)

066010259 Area Rug - Runner Beige $7.26 (75%)

066060178 Doormat - "Woof" Bone Shaped $3.24 (75%)

067082879 Toss Pillows - Black with concentric ivory circles $6.4 (75%)

068031450 Window Valance Chenille (had red or brown) $2.48 (75%)

068032806 Window scarf w/ tassel tiebacks $9.98 (75%)

053050437 Fabric Ribbon - Silver $0.74 (75$)

Damask Striped Sheet sets 75% off

Solid color sheet sets 220 thread count 75% off

Outdoor/indoor all-weather entrance mats -- $3.24

College 08 sheet sets, shower curtains, comforter sets 75% off

Random comforter sets 75% off

Lots of towels 75% off

Hand soap pumps, tissue holders and trash cans 75% off

Table runners and napkins 75% off

Homedics memory foam back lumbar support cushions 75% off -- $4.98

Homedics travel pillow 75% off

Twin XL Mattress pad 75% off

060270031 Full/Queen reversible coverlet set olive/light green $17.48 (75% off)

060100931 Full/Queen comforter, green with flower pattern $7.48 (75% off)

060100933 Standard sham, green with flower pattern $2.48 (75% off)

062230558 Twin comforter, ivory with black and gold $4.98 (75% off)

062230559 Full/Queen comforter, ivory with black and gold $7.48 (75% off)

066040362 4x6 Area rug, beige washable $4.98 (75% off)

066043949 Runner, beige washable $7.48 (75% off)

170-141-2926 - Memory Foam Deluxe Mattress Topper (Xl-Twin) - $19.98 (reg. $79.99)

 

Saturday, October 4

270060194 hot pockets 5 pack (Ha&Ch) $2.57

270110120 Gourmet dinner meal in bag $2.12 reg 6.xx

057101547 Camp Rock Mix stick $9.98:D

249 200 004 casual chair $9.98 was 39xx - this is the pottery barn like pink childrens chair

097 040 411 DYR childrens white wooden desk $24.98 was $100

062 23 0730 Sami Hayek queen sheet set $9.98 was $39.99

 

Sunday, October 5

009-08-0202 Match Light charcoal 13lb bag 75% - $2.48

 

Monday, October 6

Spongebob Digital camera reg $19.99 for $4.98

Npower Dora Diego 7" digital photo frame reg. $74.99 $18.48

StoryReader cartridges and books reg $19.99 for $4.98

Kindergarten & 1st grade activity books reg. $9.99 for $2.87

Camp Rock Boombox 12.xx (75% off)

Camp Rock Acoustic and Electric Guitars (75% off)...one was 22.xx

7" Dual Screen Digital Picture Frame 34.74 (75% off)

in-vision 7" digital picture frame 18.74 was 74.99

Spongebob camera 4.98 was 19.99

Kodak 1 hour charger w/4AA batteries 6.24 was 24.99

ipod multimedia docking station plus karaoke/leadsinger II 9.98 was 39.99

ps2 nba 2k8 4.98 was 19.99

08 college full sheet set 200 thread count 3.24 was 12.99

cherokee boys 2pk woven boxers 1.24 was 4.99

057070018 Camp Rock CD/iPod boombox 14.98 (75% off)

Girls underwear and bras 75% off

080000522 Laptop Denali Bag 6.24 (75% off)

Preschool - 2nd grade workbooks and flash cards 75% off

056130311 10" Memorex digital picture frame 75% off $44.98

i/o Magic harddiskDCPI080-00-0102

080-00-0714 Logitech Laser Cordless Mouse 9.22 (was 36.99)

080-00-0448 Microsofit Wireless Optical Mouse 9.42 (was 37.99)

080-03-1744 Epson CX8400 All-in-Onee printer/copier/scanner/photo 24.98 (was 99.99)

Memorex 10" portable dvd player- 49.98 was 199.99

 

Tuesday, October 7

057-150-010 Magnavox 10" dvd player 75% off -$49.98

207-220-156 Xbox 360 Grand Theft Auto IV SPECIAL EDITION!! 75% OFF! $22.48

Polaroid Pixie 3.0 Megapixel Digital Camera orig. 79.99 for $19.98 (75% off)

In-Vision Dora & Diego 7" digital photo frame orig. $74.99 for $18.74 (75% off)

059050303 Elmo 3 sound book w/small plush Elmo $2.48 (9.99)

059050565 Cars 3 sound book w/small squishy Lightning McQueen $2.48 (9.99)

059050443 Little Einsteins sound book $3.24

080000827 Logitech Extreme Gaming Headset $6.24 (24.99)

Guitar Hero 1 & 2 for PS2 $14.99 (59.99)

056-130-707 - 7 in digital picture frame ($24.48 - 75% off!)

 

Wednesday, October 8

057150007 Audiovox 8" dvd player 75% $37.48

088040809 12 golf balls 50% $11.74

062230106 13-pc dorm set 75% $17.48

059101155 Scooby Doo sticker book 75% $2.92

057150010 Magnavox portable dvd player- 49.9x from 199.99

057150010 - Magnavox 10" Portable DVD Orig 199.99 Now 49.98

056040824 - Kodak Mini Camera Bag Orig 9.99 Now 2.48

059030243 - Barbie Mariposia Book 75% .88

059101294 - Littlest Pet Shop Magnetic Game Book 75% 2.48

094020229 - Nature Made Vitamin C 1000mg tabs 50% 9.98

064021137 - 2pk Head Towels 75% 1.98

067041024 - Casual Home 1pc Chenile sofa slipcover 75% 17.48

249130085 - 08 College Floor Lamp 75% 9.98

086040730 - Cabbage Patch Newborn 50% 8.44

056050529 Polaroid Pixie 3.0 megapixel digital camera orig 79.99 75% off 19.98

056050522 Dora/Diego Frame orig 74.99 75% off 18.74

found a gig bag for acoustic guitar- 8.74 orig. 34.99

 

Thursday, October 9

Charmin TP 16pk giant rolls 50% off for $6.xx

Match Lite 13lb bags charcoal 85% off for $1.24

080-00-0920 CaseLogic Reversible Laptop Sleeve $4.98 (was $19.99)

072-04-1528 Hamilton Beach Meal Maker deep fryer $14.98 (75%)

072-04-0084 Food Saver V2440 Plus $34.98 (75%)

072-04-1542 Crock Pot Smart Set 6-Qt $34.98 (50%)

072-04-1545 Crock Pot One Pot $9.98 (75%)

080-00-0648 Belkin Flip KVM Switch (use 2 computers with one monitor/keyboard/mouse $9.98 (75%-was $39.99)

056-04-0800 PicturesPlus 6060XL Digital Tripod $9.98 (75%-was $39.99)

 

Friday, October 10

Casual Home Large Wooden Regulator Pendulum Wall Clock, reg. $69.99, clearanced to $17.49

Casual Home Antique Bronze Frosted Glass Standing Lamp, reg. $49.99, clearanced to $12.48

 

Saturday, October 11

HP Phototsmart Digital Camera and Printer Dock 0556 10 0493 Was 179.99 Now 89.98

 

Sunday, October 12

HSM Sharpay in pool chair 50%

LPS display cases were 50%

Cabbage patch kids newborns 50%

080-00-0786 - Simpletech 500 GB External Hard Drive - $37.48 (75% off and DH is doing a happy dance)

093-02-1331 - Circo Toddler Boys Shoes - $2.98 (75%)

036-02-0168 - Hanes Girls Socks - $3.24 (50%)

036-03-0071 - Auro Girls Socks - $1.24

036-04-1786 - Circo Girls Panties - $2.24 (75%)

 

Monday, October 13

085020844 GE Energy Smart spiral bulbs, 4 pack. Was $15.99 Now $7.98

072-01-0190 Emerson portable ice machine 75% off - $34.xx

Assorted bike hooks, hangers, racks 30%

072-010-161 Emerson 0.7 cu. ft. Microwave - Stainless Steel/ Red Reg 69.99 Clearance 29.98

 

Tuesday, October 14

072 08 0025 Bunn Commercial Style Coffee Maker

 

Wednesday, October 15

digital drum- 19.99 orig. 79.99

 

Thursday, October 16

049090231 Colgate 5.8 oz w/bonus travel size 2.96 was 3.49 -$1 Target Q -$1 MQ = .96

049090100 Target Whitening wraps 11.48 was 22.99

049000620 3pk Dial Complete foaming handsoap 3.38 was 3.99 -.30 MQ = 3.08

086000072 Moon Sand Sandcastle 4.97 was 19.99

062230466 Full Size Reversible Comforter 7.48 was 29.99

204070096 Playmobil Nativity 4.24 was 16.99

HSM Sharpay in pool chair 4.xx

Sharpay barbie type doll 3.xx

Gabrielle barbie type doll 3.xx

Sharpay with singing microphone 4.xx

Hannah Montana beach club playset 7.48

 

Friday, October 17

037 13 0510 Curel Special value pack lotion 50% $3.48 (reg. $6.99) earned $10 in giftcards

 

Sunday, October 19

Ladies suede ankle boots 75% - 7.48

 

Monday, October 20

Speed Racer carrying case/launcher -75% - 6.xx

Canon Selphy CP740 Photo Printer was $99.99 now $25.04

057101423 Memorex 2GB digital music player, was 74.99 now 18.74

 

Tuesday, October 21

crayola rainbow rake 2.36 was 9.44

roseart clay molds 1.24 was 4.99

spongebob pavement painter 3.74 was 14.99

crayola color wonder mess free art collection 3.74 was 14.99

paintastics light magic scene creator 3.67 was 14.69

air crafts creepy critters 2.48 was 9.99

crafty crawlers 1.24 was 4.99

halloween spooky tattoos 1.24 was 4.99

halloween rhinestone iron-on kit .98 was 3.99

canvas tote bag .98 was 3.99

boys 2pk cherokee boxers 1.24 was 4.99

Crayola sidewalk chalk 1.24 was 4.99

 

Wednesday, October 22

072010164 VinoTemp 28 Bottle Wine Cooler - 75% off

Canon KP-108 Ink and Paper 8.76

Sonicare toothbrush 32.48 (75% off reg. 129.99)

 

Thursday, October 23

070021210 Dinosaur pull-apart cupcake mold Reg. $14.99 Now $3.74

072010190 Emerson Portagle Ice Maker Reg. $139.99 now $34.98

072080025 Bunn Commercial Coffee Machine Reg. $149.99 now $37.98

072080342 Bunn Replacement Decanter Reg. $9.99 now $2.48

072041555 Rival Icee Treat Machine Reg. $59.99 now $14.98

072041495 Hamilton Beach Wave Station Plus Blender Reg. $34.99 now $8.74

072090273 Oster Toaster Oven Reg. $59.99 now $14.98

dual pot coffee maker- 14.98 orig. 59.99

coffee mug warmer- 2.48 orig. 9.99

back to basics smoothie maker- 7.48

margarita maker- 19.99 (for a friend)

black & decker 10 spd. blender- 7.48 was 29.99

black & decker undercabinet can opener-3.74 was 14.99

kitchen aid muffin pan w/ removable silicone cups - 7.48 was 29.99

coca cola mini fridge for pop cans- 9.99 was 39.99

Saw but did not get wine cellars- 49.XX was 199.99,

Icey machine 14.98, crock pots 12.48 and up, tassimo black tea 1.xx.

072-01-0190 Emerson Portable Ice Maker $34.98 reg $139.99

072-04-1494 Hamilton Beach Snow cone/slushie maker $7.48 reg $29.99

072-80-0654 Mr Coffee 12 cup programable coffee maker $17.48 reg $69.99

007040090 - Pull Ups 2T-3T for my son 50% off 11.48

070030304 - Craft lite cutter - 4.98 (75% off)

Smoothie maker - 7.48 (75%)

I was amazed I was able to find a Delonge Cappaccino expresso maching $25 reg $100, and a Kitchenaid countertop oven $32 reg $130.

007-04-0085 - Huggies Pull-ups - $11.48 (50%...plus used my $2 MFR Q)

007-10-0057 - Gerber Mixed Grain Cereal - $0.84

070-02-1210 - Pull Apart Dinosaur Cake Pan - $3.74

053-03-0415 - Dart Board Party Favors - $0.98

055-09-0250 - Trident Extra Care Gum - $0.90

053-03-0608 - Kaleidoscope Party Favors - $0.62

053-03-0794 - Sheriff Badges Favors - $0.48

036-04-1496 - 10 pack Hanes Panties - $2.77

057-10-1152 - Disney Mix Stick - $3.74

049-11-0004 - Sonic Care Toothbrush - $32.48

002-02-0470 - 6 qt. plastic shoe boxes - $0.57

078-08-0468 - 2 pack hose sprayers - $3.24

T3 Mini Pro Flat Iron - $59.04 (was $120) - Internet return

Giant Floor Crayola Coloring books w/ markers - $1.76 - Internet Return

 

Friday, October 24

091080128 Greatland 10x10 instant canopy $24.98 was $99.99

088-03-0625 NFL Colts Helmet/Uniform Set– Medium was 44.99 is 27.xx

092-06-0059 Bike hook reg $12.99 now $3.24

092-06-0041 Bike hoist reg $19.99 now $4.98

kitchenaid blender for 24.99

Various Car Airfreshners at 75% off

Halloween Costumes at 30% off

072040084 Foodsaver Food Sealer Vacuum $34.98 (was $139.99)

204000776 Lego Castle Crossbow Attack $4.08 (was $5.84)

049090231 Colgate Total $1.74 (was $3.xx)

 

Monday, October 27

Sonic E9500 toothbrush- 32.xx

093-09-5973-xhilaration girls white leather shoes (with charms on laces)- 2.48 was 9.99

Vin Diesel XXX blu-ray 4.96 was 19.99

Appleseed Ex Machina blu-ray 7.46 was 29.99

Walt Disney Young Black Stallion DVD 2.36 was 9.44

Teen Titans complete 4th season DVD 3.76 was 14.99

 

Thursday, October 30

pro fressionals large mixing bowl with handle for 2.48 was 9.99 (these are dark pink)

pro fressionals pinch bowls .48 was 1.99 (blue, purple and pink)

pro fressionals ice cream scoop 1.24 was 4.99 (blue handle)

hammered metal martini shaker 3.74 was 14.99 (just in time for our All Hallows Eve party!!)

fall harvest stoneware small leaf platter 1.24 was 4.99

dial complete antibacterial handwash (32 oz) w/free 7.5 oz pump 1.98 was 3.99

brach's hawaiian punch fruit snacks 24 pouches 2.78 was 3.96

photo savers 4x6 laminating pouches 5pk (no machine needed) .83 was 3.34

luggage tag laminating pouches 5 pk (no machine needed) 1.03 was 4.14

200013869 16 pc. Dinnerware set 7.54 (85% off)

 

Friday, October 31

Landscaping lights (6 and 8 pcs) - 9.9x to 11.24 orig. 29.99 and 49.99

Ultra large Storage Bench for Deck/Patio- 29.9x orig. 119

I put in my zip code, and the asin or dcpi number and I always get this response:Could not recognize the DCPI value of . So, does that mean there isn't any product in my zip code, or I am doing something wrong? TIA.

072010164 Vinotemp 28bottle wine cooler/refrigerator 75% off

 

Monday, November 3

Halloween still scanned 50% off at 9AM

High School Musical 3D Magic Image Lamp $3.14 (24.99)

Camp Rock stuff 75% off (shelf/pic frame, dish set, pics, stool, moon chair, etc)

Wall Quotes $4.24 (16.99) I got: Boy, n: a noise with dirt on it.

Assorted Car Air Fresheners - couple of tree scents, some canned ones 50% off

 

Tuesday, November 4

14 pc Chicago Cutlery Keystone knife set 14.48 was 59.99 (didn't have a red tag, but was sitting on a clearance end cap . . . scanned it out of curiosity and was very glad I did!)

PS2 Sonic Riders Zero Gravity 7.48 was 29.99

070080150 14pc Chicago Cutlery Keystone knife set

 

Wednesday, November 5

085-08-0024 Open Smart Plastic Package Opener 50% off $4.98 reg $9.99

240114575 witch hat string lights 2.49 was 9.99 (also had pumpkins and bats)

 

Thursday, November 6

072-07-0702 Pink Dyson Root 6 Handheld DC 16 $37.48 (reg $150)

 

Friday, November 7

-030040231- Baby monitor- 14.98

-091142096- Ohio state captain chair-4.48

-091142327- Ohio state vert. Flag-4.98

-204030813- Fisher Price stride to ride Lion- 9.48 -

 

Sunday, November 9

070011880 - Wearever 10pc hard anonized cookware set 75% off, 19.98

ME2 portable game now $8.76 reg$34.99

 

Monday, November 10

boys henleys 2.98

boys printed tees 1.98

dc superfriends lex luthor 2.24 was 9.99

057150021 Memorex 8.4" portable dvd player $49.98

 

Tuesday, November 11

-PS2 Buzz Jr. robo jam-7.48 orig. 29.99

- PS2 Singstar '80's for 75%off (can't remember the exact price)

207000850 Intec gamer's screen w/vehicle headrest for wii 32.48 was 129.99

080-02-0586 FireFly Glowphone kids cell phone Reg $49.99 now $12.48

080-02-0595 FireFly FlyPhone kids cell phone Reg $99.99 now $24.98

 

Thursday, November 13

Tony Hawk BMK bike, green, can't remember the name, for $69.xx, from $99.99

207260167 Wii Game Sega Bass Fishing $20.98

 

Friday, November 14

Fisher Price 3 in 1 baby swing for $23.24 030091767

 

Saturday, November 15

Xbox 360 Racing Wheel 50% off $49.98

207-00-0878 Psyclone Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3 (30% off)

Nerf Wireless Controller for Playstation 2 (30% off)

Logitech Wireless Controller for Playstation 2 (30% off)

 

Sunday, November 16

Ladies Magna 28" bike for $24.9x orig. 99- silver/blueish purple

 

Wednesday, November 19

Malt O Meal Frosted Flakes single serving in bowl .26 was 1.00

Wii Ninja game 7.48 was 29.99

PS2 Spongebob Atlantis 9.98 was 19.99

PS2 Ferrari Challenge Racing 9.98 was 39.99

 

Thursday, November 20

Little Tikes Shark Bath Toys 1.48 was 5.99

 

Friday, November 21

Circo pink heart twin size quilt with pillow sham $9.98

toddler t shirts .98 was 3.99

toddler knit shorts .98 was 3.99

toddler jean shorts 2.48 was 9.99

Nintendo DS game - Elite Beat Agents $7.XX (75% off)

 

Monday, November 24

066-060-000 Welcome Doormat for 4.96

 

Tuesday, November 25

Tadoodles crayons, markers, large coloring books - 75% off

023-05-1052 - Hanes "Collection Shaping Demi" Bras $2.74 was $10.99

Hanna Montana Color Wonder Packs w/ Stickers and Stencils $2.48 was $9.99

 

Monday, December 1

Leapster 2 $49.XX

 

Tuesday, December 2

17 oz Kelloggs Fruit Loops (exp 5/14/09) marked down to 1.08, used a 1.00 MQ = .08!!!

207220230 Lego Indiana Jones Now $24.98 Was $49.99

023050191 Hanes 100% cotton tank top Now $1.98 was $7.98

020023071 Gilligan & O'Malley Sleep Shirt Now $2.48 was $9.99

031035939 Cherokee Toddler Jeans Now $2.00 was $8.00

075084935 SpongeBob Squarepants Now $9.98 was $19.99

 

Wednesday, December 3

lexmark 3 in 1 printer- 19.9x

 

Thursday, December 4

207220230 Lego Indiana Jones Now $12.98 Was $49.99 (75% OFF) xBox version

 

Friday, December 5

Rose Petal Cottage - 42.xx

Speed Racer die cast 9 car set - 12.48

DIsney Cars mini car set -12.48

Cabbage Patch Drink and Wet Baby scanned item not found - got it for $4.22

 

Monday, December 8

 

Tuesday, December 9

Crayola Color Wonder 3D Glitter in Tinkerbell was $9.99 now $2.48

 

Friday, December 12

Playskool Busy Basics Ball-Tivity Center - $23 - PLUS there is a $5 off peelie that you can use

Sesame Street toys, Big Bird and Snuffy, and Farmer Elmo 30% off

 

Saturday, December 20

207120364 High School Musical: Sing it! Bundle With Microphone for PS2 $14.98

 

Monday, December 22

Step 2 Canopy Wagon - 50% off ($50)

Rose Petal Cottage Nursery - 30% off ($27.98)

 

[Brad]

This quarter's thread continues the thread summary feature. Each quarter, the beginning posts of the thread will contain a summary of clearance finds from the previous month, as well as the current quarter's finds.

 

The post for the current quarter will be updated periodically (usually hourly) by an automated script. The script will go through the thread looking for lines which are labeled as being clearance finds and add them to the summary.

 

Again, when you want to add an item to the summary, include it in your post and prefix the line by adding three consecutive # symbols. Your post can also contain non-item lines, just don't use the three # symbols for those lines. The more information you have about each item, the better. Just keep each item on it's own single line so you don't confuse the script.

 

Here is a sample of what a post might look like:

 

went to my local Target this morning. here are my finds:

 

###087-06-1079 - Indiana Jones Mr. Potato Head - $3.74

###204-03-2795 - Thomas the Train Playset - $19.98

###50% off select scrapbooking supplies

 

more comments here if needed. blah blah blah.

If you don't have any items listed, your post will be skipped over by the script.

 

One more time, please keep all discussion in this thread related to Target Clearance deals only. Discussion about weekly ad items or store policy belong in other threads.

[lovetoshopCA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovetoshopCA View Post

Hold onto your receipt. The reviews were so bad for these cameras that people who bought them for 6 year olds felt they were not worth the money. Apparently all the photos are horrible.

 

My sister got those for my nieces and nephews. While Amazon reviews were not very good, I saw a couple of reviews by "camera" techs that were very positive. I wondered if maybe it was a battery issue. I know my camera does not work very well if I use cheap batteries instead of rechargeable ones. She hasn't given them to my nieces and nephews yet so no personal experience to share. I am wondering if anyone else has experience with them. I would hate for them to be disappointed at Christmas."

 

The battery issue was part of the problem. The other problem was that the photos themselves were very poor quality. Washed out and blurry was used more than once in the parent reviews I read. Also the slow load time for pictures, very slow between pictures, etc. I only saw as single positive review. So, just be aware of the possibility that it might be junk. We just decided to buy the regular polaroid camera on clearance for our 7 year old for Christmas.

 

Don't know a thing about the video camera.

[mohawk43]

I hope the video cameras works well. My son has wanted one for so long and the price was so good. I won't know till Christmas, unless anyone here has knowledge of it's reliability.

[callir]

I went tonight looking for the portable dvd players, and while I found no luck there I got this fireplace for $49.98. The dcpi is different, but it looks just like this one.

 

http://www.target.com/Stone-Outdoor-Fireplace/dp/B001CD61KM/sr=1-10/qid=1222831190/ref=sr_1_10/601-4255517-1040165?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038618&rh=k%3Afireplace&page=1

 

###009-04-0195 - Outdoor Fireplace - $49.98

 

On another note...the dcpi lookup site seems to be down. Anyone know of another place to look things up?

[hardysofc5]

Jensen IJam DOcking Digital Music System of IPOd $17.48 75% off

TV Picture viewer $12.48 75% Off

Lots of photo Albums 75% off

Speedo infant life vests 75% off

Sunny Patch growth chart $1.98 75% off

Disney Princess rug $7.48 75% off

[hardysofc5]

Also saw a Twin Down free comforter $14.98 75% Off

Wish they had it in blue-Only saw in green

Camp Rock backpack $3.74 75% off

Roman shades $9-11 75% off

[txsupermom]

I hope the video cameras works well. My son has wanted one for so long and the price was so good. I won't know till Christmas, unless anyone here has knowledge of it's reliability.

I had replied at the very end of last quarter's thread about the video camera (see below). Mine are Christmas gifts also. Sorry, couldn't figure out how to quote from July/Aug/Sept thread to the new quarter. HTH:)

 

Original Reply: I googled the Pixie Video Camera before I bought them. Got quite a bit more positive reviews than negative (battery life being one of the negatives) and for my 9 and 7 year old boys, this will be worth the risk at 20 bucks per camera. I did find a review that actually had the video shot by the Pixie posted on youtube:

 

http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/12/yo...-notes-on.html

 

I feel pretty good about my purchase, but will certainly hold onto the receipt . . . just in case.

[lovetoshopCA]

I had replied at the very end of last quarter's thread about the video camera (see below). Mine are Christmas gifts also. Sorry, couldn't figure out how to quote from July/Aug/Sept thread to the new quarter. HTH:)

 

I feel pretty good about my purchase, but will certainly hold onto the receipt . . . just in case.

If they are Christmas gifts, holding onto the receipt won't help as it is past the 90 day point....Hope they work out for you! We got another kid camera last year for our son for his birthday in April, and we are already having to replace it because it was no good. It was the Nat'l Geographic one. He was SO disappointed and frustrated!

[littlezar]

###Schwinn Child's Multisport Helmet, Knee & Elbow Pads $5.12

###Prospirit Weight Bench $14.98

 

Both were 75% off. Helmet is blue with the number 3 on it. DH said weight bench is on the small side but good starter weight bench for our 13 year old. Also picked up some random school supplies - fun erasers, stickers for teacher, pens.

[Penelope]

Yesterday I found Faber Castell art supplies 75% off. Located on an endcap

where the wrapping paper and stationery is. Here's what I found:

 

### Creativity for Kids "Do Art Modern Masterpieces" -- $3.24

### Creativity for Kids "Do Art My First Portrait" -- $3.24

### Young Artist Learn to Paint Set -- $3.24

### 12 Grip Colored EcoPencils -- $1.24

### 12 pack GelSticks -- $2.24

 

Also, in the girls' section:

 

### 2 pack of knee-high socks, white with pink ribbons and monkey $1.24

### Lots of t-shirts and shorts 75% off

 

I am planning on giving the art sets out for birthday and Christmas presents.

My daughter is almost 7, and I am finding it hard to buy gifts for her friends

that are not toys, and also that don't cost me a lot of money.

[MathGirl]

:holiday16Less than 90 days until Christmas! Which means anything we buy now for Christmas gifts will be returnable after Christmas!

[nalexander99]

This morning I found:

###057-101-1152 Disney Radio Mix Clip $7.48 was $14.99

and

###059-110-0088 Hooked On Phonics Beginning Reading CD-ROM kit ages 4-6 $6.24 was $24.99

:)

[txsupermom]

If they are Christmas gifts, holding onto the receipt won't help as it is past the 90 day point....Hope they work out for you! We got another kid camera last year for our son for his birthday in April, and we are already having to replace it because it was no good. It was the Nat'l Geographic one. He was SO disappointed and frustrated!

I purchased the video cameras on September 30th and according to my Target receipt, it expires on December 29th. I know that I will be stalking my Targets on the day after Christmas, so I'm covered. Hope that I don't have to return them . . . they were such a good deal. If the cameras are a bust, hopefully the boys will be so overwhelmed with all the other Target bargains "Santa" has found, they won't even notice!!

 

Also, there were loads of stationery items being marked down yesterday. Most were at 30% but I did notice some of the party supplies were going to 50%.

[Kymmber]

:holiday16Less than 90 days until Christmas! Which means anything we buy now for Christmas gifts will be returnable after Christmas!

 

Every Deal finders dream!!! ha ha

[lovetoshopCA]

I purchased the video cameras on September 30th and according to my Target receipt, it expires on December 29th. I know that I will be stalking my Targets on the day after Christmas, so I'm covered. Hope that I don't have to return them . . . they were such a good deal. If the cameras are a bust, hopefully the boys will be so overwhelmed with all the other Target bargains "Santa" has found, they won't even notice!!

 

Also, there were loads of stationery items being marked down yesterday. Most were at 30% but I did notice some of the party supplies were going to 50%.

that's good! close thing, so make sure he checks it out thoroughly!

 

Speaking of the stationery items, there are a LOT of Post It notes from BTS mixed into the regular ones in stationery at several stores, so you might want to check if you need them. Pretty much the ones with some sort of Bonus mentioned on the pack are BTS, and there is a particular color scheme, so if some look out of place with the other colors, it is worth a scan. Our 2nd grader's teacher uses them by the ton, so I bought her a bunch of them.

[hairstylin247]

This morning I found:

###057-101-1152 Disney Radio Mix Clip $7.48 was $14.99

and

###059-110-0088 Hooked On Phonics Beginning Reading CD-ROM kit ages 4-6 $6.24 was $24.99

:)

Where did you find the Hooked on Phonics kit? Was it in toys, books, electronics?

[joshsmommy642]

Today I found a 7" digital picture frame reg. 99.99 marked to 44 and it came with a remote and some wooden phrase things that you can display on top.I went to my other target to check the price and they just had them on sale for 89.99... I'll post the barcode thing once the kids calm down

[nalexander99]

Where did you find the Hooked on Phonics kit? Was it in toys, books, electronics?

The HOP kit was in electronics- on an endcap

[sandwish]

:holiday16Less than 90 days until Christmas! Which means anything we buy now for Christmas gifts will be returnable after Christmas!

Thanks for doing the math! I had no clue how many days we had left and certainly never gave a thought to the 90 day return period. It's a good thing we have people like you around that keep all of us organized and on track!

Edited October 2, 2008 by sandwish
trouble with English language!

[bharper44]

Hit 3 Targets today in my search for photo albums at 75% off and left with much more than I went for...

 

###Boxed ultra suede photo album -4.24 was 16.99

###Hot pink baby album with frog closure - 3.98 was 15.99

###Felt covered album with mutlicolored frame cover -3.98 was 15.99

###Pastel floral and striped album - 3.98 was 15.99

###Light blue striped album with button closure -3.98 was 15.99

###Pink postbound scrapbook album - 3.24 was 12.99

 

and then I wandered around and found...

 

###Lavender gingham eyelet curtain panel - 7.48 was 29.99

###Lavender tab top 2 curtain set - 4.98 was 19.99

###Hulk smash board game - 9.98 was 19.99

###Duracell battery 5 packs - 3.48 was 7.99

###Girls socks 7 pk - 1.87 plus .50 coupon on package

###Hannah Montana tshirts - 2.48 was 9.99

###Camp Rock tshirt - 2.48 was 9.99

###Cabbage Patch babies - 11.xx only 30%

###Littlest Pet shop wall display - 30%

 

I definitely need to stay away from Target for a while

[txsupermom]

Big day at Target today! All the clearance rugs have gone 75% along with some furniture. Here's my loot list:cheesy::

 

###249060015 4 tier bookcase 37.48 was 149.99

###066010252 4' x 6' cotton area rug 12.48 was 49.99

###066060283 5' x 7' all weather area rug 19.98 was 79.99

###066060270 22" x 36" entrance mat 4.98 was 19.99

###249120118 accent table 17.48 was 69.99

###066040363 20" x 58" runner 4.98 was 19.99

###066060206 all weather floor mat 4.24 was 16.99

###064110344 bath rug 1.24 was 4.99

###066041823 20" x 32" modern squares accent rug 4.98 was 19.99

###067000815 4 pack sea shells napkin rings 2.48 was 9.99

###064061163 Fieldcrest hand towels 1.98 was 7.99

###202081039 boys 4 in 1 belts 1.74 was 6.99

###target brand loratadine 10mg (40 tablets) .96 was 3.99

 

loads of womens bathing suits, shorts, shirts at 75% off and dishes/glasses still 50% off

[tbrammier]

For those watching the furniture that is on clearance, it went down to 75% off at my store this morning.

 

### Entertainment Armoire $299 to $75

### 4 Drawer Dresser $229 to $57

### Several bookcases from $99 to $25

### Big Screen TV Stand $99 to $25

### Audio Pier from $99 to $25

### lots of picture frames 75% off

 

Sorry I do not have the DCPIs as I didn't buy anything except a couple of College 08 cushions for $4.48.

 

HTH

[KrisinTn]

Here's what I found today:

 

###097040329 Do your own room plush chair 4.98 was 19.99

###203600121 Propel Fit Water (12oz. 6pack) .84 was 3.49 (x3)

###053022288 Roll Wrap 2.08 was 2.99

###012100491 70's mix CD 2.24 was 8.99

(Showing my age:))

 

All in all a pretty good day!

[elena_398]

Venus Razor set... Regularly 9.99 (came w/ razor, replacement cartridges, and shaving gel) Got it

for 2.48 ... Used a $2 off any Venus razor coupon and got it for .48!!

 

Quaker Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal - $3.48 for $1.28

 

Schick Razor 2 packs .24 (bought all they had as I had a $2 off coupon).. Funny thing register didn't beep at all. I believe I have 14 of them.

 

Old Spice travel size deoderantes.. as is sticker priced .24 (bought all they had too-= 9 of them). Perfect for my son after football games in his locker and my husband. Had a 2 $1 coupons and paid next to nothing for them.

 

Juicy Juice 8 packs of drink boxes clearanced to 1.08 each. Bought all 6 of them they had.. Apple and grape juice (perfect for my daughter's lunches)

 

Twin sheet sets.. 250 count... clearanced to 4.98 (I bought the chocolate brown)

 

 

Snicker bars .50 each- appeased my husband and bought him one. LOL. I swear there was 50++ of them

 

Pop Rocks bubble gum .24 each. Bought all (4 left)

 

audiovox 10" portable dvd player regularly 149.99 clearanced to 68.00 (still left on endcap as I didn't need it)

 

Cheezit crackers clearanced to 1.73 Used Target 2$1 off coupons. Bought 2 (full sized boxes) Only .73 each

 

Character beach towels clearanced to 4.98 (bought my nieces the High School Musical ones for christmas)

 

Found a 4 pack of Kleenex tissues. Scanned and said item not found. Cashier gave them to me for .98!! I had a .25 coupon too for Kleenex.

 

Cottonelle Toilet paper. Double rolls. Clearanced to 6.48. Tag read 8.50, but when cashier scanned it said 6.48. I used a .50 coupon too!

 

TONS of other stuff I bought. LOL, can't think of it all though. Super day.

 

Before coupons 98.63

After Coupons 49.93

Edited October 2, 2008 by elena_398

[juanadeal]

Before coupons 98.63

After Coupons 49.93

Wow, I think I might have to drive down to Ohio to go shopping. Nothing much at my Target today.

 

###Minute Maid Juice Frozen Concentrate - 50% off @ $.47

###Random Party Favors - Metallic Prisms & Dart boards

[tavera]

Loads of stuff at my target today - tons of stuff in bath/bedding for 75% off like comforter/sham sets for $12 - guess it's a lot of the college 08 stuff.

 

### Curved mounted shower curtain rod - $39.99 for $9.64

### Safari monkey chore chart - 9.99 for $2.14

### Quaker Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal - $3.48 for $1.28

 

that is all that i bought but it seemed that there was more clearance in the store than regular priced stuff - tons of little girls undies and bras for 50% or more off along with socks and tights - dark brown dining room table from $259 down to $57 w/matching chairs marked from 99.99 to 37 - tons of frames, lamps, etc..

[drplants]

I got:

 

### 097022365 DYR twin sheet set (blue w/fish) $3.74 (75%)

### 097040328 girls plush round chair (pink, also had blue) $4.98 (75%)

### 204000432 Batman lego 13.98 (30%)

 

Also saw..purses at 30%, mens, womens clothing at 75%, boys were still at 50%. A bunch of college comforters (saw queen & king) at 75%. the big tubs of sidewalk chalk at 50%.

Edited October 3, 2008 by drplants