Love Target? Read on...

Ok this rumor has been floating around the Internet for weeks now, and I thought it was time to do a little digging.

The story goes that, at Target, full prices end in 9. You know the drill, $19.99, $14.99. Every time Target discounts an item, the final digit of the price drops. For instance, that candle you've been coveting has dropped to $8.48. The lowest the final digit will go is 4. So, if you see something you want and the price ends in 4, buy it. You won't get it for less.

True or not true?

Survey says?

TRUE, for $300, Alex.

After checking in with the local Target's very friendly Customer Service Rep (who wishes to remain nameless), this system has been proven. So don't fret: if it ends in 4, wait no more!

A VERY helpful hint for us Target lovers...

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January 12, 2007

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DesigningMom

May 29, 2007

I'd never heard this rumor, but in shopping Target clearance for years I noticed it myself. Never thought to pass it on. And if you notice all of a sudden the clearance items are just not there anymore. Head to the nearest Goodwill. Target, at least around here give their left over clearance to them. Or even things that have been returned after being opened.

baconthecat

April 16, 2007

Ooo, good to know. I hadn't heard this one before; will pass it along to my other Target junkie friends.

fakerolex

January 31, 2007

yepers! that is true. there are discount codes worked into the clearence prices. I used to work the stockroom at a target in highschool. I remember, albeit vaguely, there are 3 markdown stages within the shelf-life of a discontinued item. 30% - 50% - 70%. Also, it's up to the department heads to markdown their stuff, but often things are missed, resulting in a nice surprise at the register. You may find a 30% markdown has actually become a 70% because it has spent enough time on the shelf. (pre-scan the markdowns, you might be surprised)

lagomorph

January 21, 2007

score, now I know- as an offical target addict, this helps enormously

megrockstar

January 14, 2007

this is very cool, I'd never heard the rumor, I must be out of the loop of target, which, in fact, may be a good thing.

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bippityboppity

January 14, 2007

thanks for sharing - i am a total 70% off rack addict. this really helps!

stacia

January 14, 2007

Thanks, Erin...I'll pass that info along.

jasimar

January 13, 2007

An addiction that rivals even Ikea for me. Thanks for the info.

inkyR

January 13, 2007

Awesome. Thanks! I can't get out of Target without spending less than $30 in one trip--even if I just go in for shampoo.

erika

January 12, 2007

if your looking for discounted target stuff, go to goodwill, or as my hubby and i call it- target outlet.

tmgeorgo

January 12, 2007

I think a price ending in 4 usually coincides with a 70% clearance price, which is the largest discount Target ever seems to run on any item.

DIY Maven

January 12, 2007

This is great information!!! Thanks for the heads up!