Rolling 30-Day List of Target Clearance Items

Fatwallet.com has a truly unbelievable forum community. The site targets both women and men, so what you get is a truly comprehensive list hot deals. I decided to go on a hunt for a list of current target clearance items, and I found just that!

This is a link to fatwallet's "Rolling Thunder" Target clearance post.
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You can find a ton of general Target information, as well as a rolling 30-day summary of Target Clearance items with prices. Here's an example of their last 2 days of listings.

Here's an example of the type of information you can get.

Mar-29-2008

008020427 Audiovox 2.1 200-Watt DVD HTIB - STS99211 99.99 now 84.98
008020428 ?Stereo? was 94.99 now 72.24
008030294 Sony 3-CD Player with Bookshelf Stereo System - MHCGX99 199.99 now ??
008091332 Trutech 17" lcd tv+dvd HDTV with ATSC tuner $139.99
056010203 *Canon Rebel K2 35mm kit was 199.99 now 169.98
056060615 Lexar 360 Jump Drive - 2GB 34.99 now 17.84
056060959 *Memorex 100pk DVD-R 39.99 now 19.98
056061040 Memorex Jump Drive Case Holder 6 pk. 7.99 now 5.58
056100459 *Fujifilm Finepix Z5 was 179.99 now 152.98
056100465 *Olympus FE-230 was 159 now 130
056100473 Nikon Coolpix 8.1MP Digital Camera - Black (S51) 199.99 now 169.95
056100760 *Olympus Stylus 760 digital camera 229.99 now 187
056100760 *Olympus was 229.99 now 187
056140600 *Sony DCRSR42 HDD handycam 549.99 now 457
057150192 *Audiovox 9” Portable DVD Player was 149.99 now 74.98
080000829 *120GB portable drive 119.99 now 83.98
087071119 Daytona 500 50 year, two 1/64th diecast cars 9.99 now 6.98
087071129 Daytona 500 50 years diecast 24.99 now 17.48
249000241 Square 34" Folding Table 28.99 now 20.28
249000242 Multi-Use Long Folding Table 28.99 now 20.28
249010050 Julia Barstool - Dark Champagne (31") 99.99 now 69.98
249010051 Shorter Julia Barstool was 89.99 now 62.98
249020014 ?furniture? 99.99 now 49.98
249020015 ?furniture? 99.99 now 49.98
249020018 ?furniture? 119.99 now 83.98
249020051 ?furniture? 229.99 now 180.98
249020058 ?furniture? 229.99 now 114.98
249020061 ?furniture? 199.99 now 99.98
249050014 ?desk furniture? was 69.96 now 34.98
249050018 Room Essentials™ 4-Drawer Chest - Cherry 99.99 now 69.98
249050018 Room Essentials™ 4-Drawer Chest - Cherry 99.99 now 69.98
249050028 ?Laptop Table? was 29.99 now 20.98
249050031 Room Essentials 6-Drawer Dresser - Cherry 149.99 now 104.98
249050528 ?desk furniture? was 29.99 now 14.98
249051448 Computer Desk Maple 59.99 now 29.98
249060015 Mission 4-Shelf Bookcase 149.99 now 104.98
249060018 Mission Easy Chair - Oak Finish 199.99 now 118.98
249060663 Mission Folding CD Tower 69.99 now 48.98
249060667 Mission File Cabinet 89.99 now 62.98
249090008 Exotic Retreat Bookcase/Room Divider 269.99 now 188.98
249090009 Exotic Retreat Entertainment Armoire 199.99 now 139.98
249100022 Phase 40" TV Stand - Silver Gray 99.99 now 49.98
249100023 Phase Audio Pier Rack - Silver Gray 99.99 now 49.98
249100024 Strata 42" Universal TV Stand - Black 199.99 now 138.98
249150052 Black Leather Executive Chair 49.99 now 34.98
249160002 Milano Espresso and Mocha Ottoman 69.99 now 49.98
249160033 Nora Armless slipper Chair - Tan Velvet 149.99 now 104.98
249160048 Dolce Lounge Chair 129.99 now 90.98
GAIAM Eco Conscious Organic Yoga Strap 082021790 75% off $2.48 GAIAM living water Bottle 082020386 75% off $2.98 GAIAM cork Yoga Block 082021783 75% off $3.48

I recognize some of these and validate that the prices are, in fact, correct and current.

Enjoy!

Target Markdown Schedule

Let's face it, Target has cute stuff! I don't know how they did it, but they managed to make a super-store cool. The kids around here shop at Target as though they were at the mall. When I was a kid, I didn't want to be seen in Target, Wal-mart, K-mart and the like, but it seems that Target has managed to break away from the pack in terms of really identifying with the consumer.

As you can probably guess, I really don't do a lot of brick and mortar shopping. This is mainly due to being on pretty tight budget and realizing the power of the internet for saving money. I do, however, make it out to Target about once a week. I have a few secrets to share with you.

Secret #1

I never buy anything that isn't marked down.

Secret #2

I watch the price tags and quantity of items remaining to see whether I will hold off on buying in hopes of further markdown, or buy right away.

Secret #3

I know the Target markdown schedule like the back of my hand.

• Monday - Kids Clothing and Electronics
• Tuesday - Women's Clothing and Domestics
• Wednesday - Men's Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty
• Thursday - Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares
• Friday - Cosmetics, Housewares, Automotive

Target will typically mark down unsold clearance merchandise every two weeks, but sometimes more often. Right now there are a ton of toddler shirts around $4 (OshKosh), but I know that if I wait a week or so, they will go down to less than $2.

Now that you have the info, here's a fun little game to play if you are ever bored and need something to pass the time.

1. Leave kids with husband or mom


2. Grab an Iced Latte from Starbucks (usually in the store)


3. Go to your nearest SuperTarget or Regular Target


4. Get a basket and get your game face on


5. Now roll your cart around the perimeter of the store glancing at all the end caps


6. You will find clearance signs with tons of odds and ends


7. Once you have gone around the outside, head into the other departments and look for the clearance merchandise beyond the beaten path.


8. You have probably found a ton of fun (really cheap) things that you needed or wanted


9. Come back in 2 weeks and all of this stuff has either been marked down again or totally new for the picking.

It's important to note that you can often find clearance items at target.com.

Have fun!