18 tips and tricks for saving money at Target

Jessica Tyler,Jessica Tyler

May 1, 2018, 22:20 IST

18 tips and tricks for saving money at Target

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Target will price match if you bring proof of a lower price from a competitor.

Target shoppers often end up leaving the store with more than what was on their shopping list.
Even though it's easy to spend more than planned at Target, it's easy to save money as well.
Shoppers can save by knowing when different products will go on sale, checking the weekly ad, and using the Target app to collect coupons.

Target shoppers often end up buying more than they plan. The so-called "Target Effect" sometimes has customers walking into the store for just a single item, then leaving with dozens more. Thankfully, Target makes saving money as easy as it makes spending it.

Through Target's website, shoppers can find coupons and clearance deals that can be used online or in stores, including coupons found through the Target app or manufacturers. Knowing when to shop is equally as important as checking for coupons - Target marks down different departments on different days, and has its best sales after certain holidays.

Here are some other tips for saving money at Target:

Know the markdown schedule. Target marks down different departments on different days, though the exact schedule could vary store to store.

If an item you bought in the past 14 days goes on sale, Target will refund you the difference between the purchase price and the new sale price.

Target will price match if you bring proof of a lower price from a competitor.

The best clearance deals are usually on the wall-facing end caps.

The clearance section of Target.com is also typically packed with deals.

Clearance items are typically marked down from 15% or 30%, then to 50%, and finally to 70%.

The last two digits of the price can reveal whether an item will be marked down again.

Products are heavily discounted after holidays like Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, and Halloween.

Sales typically run from Sunday to Saturday, so you can make sure inventory doesn't run out by shopping early in the week.

If a sale item happens to be out of stock, notify a cashier and ask for a "rain check."

Target has a "weekly ad" on its website.

Coupons are also available at coupons.target.com.

You can also find coupons at the bottom of your receipt.

Target will let you stack Target coupons with manufacturer's coupons.

You can also get personalized coupons by using the Target app and specifically looking for Cartwheel offers.

Buying Target's private-label products can save you money.

Bring your own reusable bag when you go to Target. For each bag you bring, you'll save 5 cents.

Target donates unsold merchandise to Goodwill to make room for new inventory.

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