kaestu Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Today, in Fairview, OR, I was hard pressed to find much on clearance that was more than 30% off. I did find: ###Champions girls clothing 75% off (tshirts $1.24, jackets $3.74, skirts $3.74, shorts $1.24.) I also found 2 MM Apples after months of not finding any so that was nice! But one of the cashiers commented about the price and was confused by it and started talking to another cashier about it. I just acted like I wasn't paying attention to what she was saying and got busy getting my payment out! Luckily, it slid by. But I wouldn't be surprised if that is the last of the MMs at my store!
mju Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Anybody know when the baby items go on clearance this summer?
steph3306 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Can someone explain what a MM is??? It is on the first page of this thread.:)
tiredgirl2 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Can someone explain what a MM is???MM is Minute Maid juice boxes.
1angelnhvn Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I was heading to the electronics dept today to check out the clearance and a guy grabbed three boxes that had what looked like laptops in them. They were smaller sized and had the wiring with the security thing wrapped around them? Anyone see something like this at their stores? Were curious how much they were and what exactly they were. I feel like I really missed out and don't even know what I missed out on? (hahaha) I figure they must have been a good deal for him to grab ALL THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and run to the checkouts! (well, not run but walked fast!) Hardly any toy clearance at my store.....
tokanm Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Target is not what it used to be I haven't even been in a couple of months and honestly haven't even missed it
afrey66 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 It's very possible that stores are carrying less inventory so there isn't as much to choose from as there used to be.
KC-Traderbear Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 It's very possible that stores are carrying less inventory so there isn't as much to choose from as there used to be.I agree and coupled with the fact that many people who quite possibly never really cared about watching for sales or shopping for markdowned stuff are happy to buy something at 30-50% off (to them, THAT'S a great deal). So, maybe what IS there during the sale/clearance period is purchased before the price gets axed really deeply. Maybe.... maybe not. Just a theory!
MelissaS Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I was heading to the electronics dept today to check out the clearance and a guy grabbed three boxes that had what looked like laptops in them. They were smaller sized and had the wiring with the security thing wrapped around them? Anyone see something like this at their stores? Were curious how much they were and what exactly they were. I feel like I really missed out and don't even know what I missed out on? (hahaha) I figure they must have been a good deal for him to grab ALL THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and run to the checkouts! (well, not run but walked fast!) Hardly any toy clearance at my store.....They were netbooks (mini laptops) on clearance for $209.98, reg $299.99. I bought the last one today at my local store.
afrey66 Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I agree and coupled with the fact that many people who quite possibly never really cared about watching for sales or shopping for markdowned stuff are happy to buy something at 30-50% off (to them, THAT'S a great deal). So, maybe what IS there during the sale/clearance period is purchased before the price gets axed really deeply. Maybe.... maybe not. Just a theory!That's pretty much my theory. I know for me, I'll buy it at 30% if it's something I REALLY want. If it's something I kinda want but could maybe live without, I'll buy it at 50%. Now if I can get something I really want at 50% off, I'm a happy girl. Of course, 75% off is the motherload. However, I will be dancing a jig if I can get a nice patio set at 75% off. I may be dreaming but I can hope, right?
lakerb Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 My Target had boxes of Market Pantry pizza rolls on clearance for .24 (75%). I got 8 boxes. They also had the buffalo chicken flavor Pillsbury Savorings for .84 (75%). I only got 2 of those because I wasn't sure if they were good. My boys loved them tonite, though, so I'm hoping there's some left in the morning. One more thing I saw on clearance in the same freezer section was the Ore-Ida (I think) potatoes that come in a bag that you microwave, then mash the potatoes... I think they're called Mash n Steam, although I could be making that up. Anyway, also 75% off. And.... I scored an 8-pack of MP apple juice for .59. The last time I found a couple of those, I was stopped at the register and wasn't allowed to buy them. This time it sailed right through.
speeddiva Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 It's very possible that stores are carrying less inventory so there isn't as much to choose from as there used to be.I think alot of retailers are scaling back. My local WM was recently remodeled and it's awful!! The store is 2/3 food now...automotive went from 4 to 2 aisles and the toy section was cut in half. They have 1 aisle of boys' toys, 1 girls, 1 baby/toddler & some games on a back wall. Even the electronics section was cut, there is only 1 aisle of CDs & 1 of DVDs now. I guess I'm gonna get to do most of my BF shopping online!
shirtsizesmall Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 My Target had boxes of Market Pantry pizza rolls on clearance for .24 (75%). I got 8 boxes. They also had the buffalo chicken flavor Pillsbury Savorings for .84 (75%). I only got 2 of those because I wasn't sure if they were good. My boys loved them tonite, though, so I'm hoping there's some left in the morning. One more thing I saw on clearance in the same freezer section was the Ore-Ida (I think) potatoes that come in a bag that you microwave, then mash the potatoes... I think they're called Mash n Steam, although I could be making that up. Anyway, also 75% off. And.... I scored an 8-pack of MP apple juice for .59. The last time I found a couple of those, I was stopped at the register and wasn't allowed to buy them. This time it sailed right through. We got the OreIda potatoes and didn't care for them too much, just my opinion. Kind of chunky, weird texture and we had to add a LOT of seasonings.
thearmstrongs Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Target is not what it used to be I haven't even been in a couple of months and honestly haven't even missed it Ditto!
1angelnhvn Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Went today and found one of the laptops, figured out we can't use it with our wireless card so left it. Got a value pack of lightbulbs 50% off, a cheerleader costume 75% off from High School Musical, and was lucky to find ONE lonely MM! (YAY)
Narcolove Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Patio furniture at 121 & Custer Target is still at 30% but it's all going quickly. Guess people need patio furniture. I'm waiting for 50%, I don't NEED it bad enough to pay 30%. But I did finally find my first MM's!
eicats77 Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Ditto!Same here I have not stepped foot in Target for a couple of months. I don't plan too either. There is nothing I need. I get in trouble when I do go in there I over spend on stuff that I really don't need but just buy because its on clearance.
zoemariesmamma Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Has anyone noticed the solid color tableware on clearance yet? The 50 packs? We are having a carnival party for my little one's bday and these would be perfect..not till september though so I can wait it out!!
love2beurwifey Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 We got the OreIda potatoes and didn't care for them too much, just my opinion. Kind of chunky, weird texture and we had to add a LOT of seasonings.I had these last night and I agree I was not pleased at all with how they turned out.
Gritz Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Some patio and Sunny Patch stuff was 50% off at one of my Targets. Of course, the Sunny Patch thing I actually wanted to buy was only 30% off. Grrrrrr! A few endcaps of toys were 30% off -- nothing good IMO though.
richmond282 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I found an MM today too. Also got Tide to Go Pens (2 pack) $2.78- 50% off and Ortega taco sauce $.36- 75% off.
AndreaInNC Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 and I was thinking I was the only one.....nope .. me too. I have run out of storage space!
txsupermom Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 ###002070618 Global 3 drawer storage (dark wood and wicker) 19.98 was 79.99 ###Spider Man Web of Shadows for PS2 7.48 was 29.99 (been stalking this for a month, waiting for it to drop from 50% to 75%) ###Hefty quart bags .98 was 1.97 and used .55 MQ = .43 (stickers were 1.27, so I was pleasantly surprised when they rang up 50% off) ###patio furniture 50% off ###pet travel products (window guards, organizers that you hang over your car seat, and some other items I can't remember) 75% off All the toys that were marked 30% and 50% last week remained the same. I guess it will be the slow torturous markdown schedule like I endured during January!!
lovetoshopCA Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Target is not what it used to be I haven't even been in a couple of months and honestly haven't even missed it Ditto!Ummm....if you haven't been in a while, kinda hard to authoritatively say that. Could be your store. Could be you simply haven't been going much and therefore aren't finding anything. It is definitely the case that all the stores I frequent seem to be cutting back, so I am not finding as many good deals anywhere. But, Target has been better than most stores for me. I'm sure your fellow perusers appreciate your staying away, though. More for them.
lovetoshopCA Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Went today and found one of the laptops, figured out we can't use it with our wireless card so left it. Got a value pack of lightbulbs 50% off, a cheerleader costume 75% off from High School Musical, and was lucky to find ONE lonely MM! (YAY)The laptops don't require a card. the wireless is built in, and it is ready to go out of the package. I have had 2 of them for the last 2 years, and have not had problems using wireless anywhere I go. I am using one right now to type this at a hotel in Puyallup, WA, in fact. I've taken it to all sorts of cafes, use it at home and have no probs.
Sarasuzymama Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Went today and found pretty much NADA on clearance...patio still at 30% for the most part, the toys are still looking very bleak (though surely they will add all of the summery toys into clearance at some point). But, I think my Target got a new stocker b/c I found ANOTHER 5 MMs on the shelf--3 apples and 2 punch! I left a couple there (which is painful, but we can only drink so much juice)...I'm stocked up now!
susannegardner Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 What do the MM boxes look like (what's the count?)? My store had them at $4.29 for the 16 pack. Thanks!
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