Target is a great store to shop and get some really great deals. There are ways to save at Target that you might not be aware of, plus, it’s important to comfortable with their new price match policy to help you save even more!
Target’s Price Matching Policy
1. Price matches are made at the Guest Services desk.
2. Target price matches 29 retailers. Target stores will match Amazon.com, Kohls.com, Macys.com, Babiesrus.com,Costco.com, Walmart.com and many more retailers. You can see the complete list of retailers here.
3. You need to bring the competitor’s entire printed ad. You can also show the online price or digital version of the ad on your mobile device for proof of price at the Guest Services desk.
4. Target will price match for 14 days after the date of purchase and the price needs to be verified.
5. Price matches are only made on identical items in stock.The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number. It must be in stock at the time of price match.
6. Price matches won’t be made for Black Friday. Price matches and adjustments will not be allowed for prices from Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving, whether offered by Target or a competitor.
9. Target Cartwheel and coupons cannot be used with a price match. Manufacturer coupons can be used after a price match is made per Target’s coupon policy.
Be sure to check out the full details of Target’s price match policy here.
Here are some other ways to save at Target.
1.) Pick Your Day to Shop. There is a schedule where your stores mark down certain departments for clearance on specific days. The markdown schedule may vary by store, so be sure to ask your local store about their schedule.
2.) Dollar Spot. You can find some great bargains at Target’s Dollar Spot, which is usually located at the entrance to the store. Most items in this section are priced around $1-$3 and even these items get marked down during certain times of the year.
3.) Sign Up for Text Coupons. Text OFFERS to 827438 (standard text messaging rates apply). You’ll then receive up to five ongoing mobile coupons every month with various store coupons, but keep in mind that you can only redeem each offer once. At the register, the cashier will access the coupons right from your phone by scanning the barcode. You can also text BABY to 827438 to receive a different set of baby-related mobile coupons each month.
4.) Cartwheel Savings Account. Take advantage of the FREE Cartwheel Savings App! Just head over here, sign in/register for an account via Facebook or with your email address and then add the offers you want (the number of offers you can save to your account will vary by user). Then just print out or show your unique barcode on your mobile device at checkout and the applicable savings will be deducted.
5.) REDcard Perks. Target’s REDcard offers 5% off at the register on your entire bill, free shipping on every order at Target.com and an extra 30 days to return items.
6.) Stack Multiple Coupons. According to their online policy, they allow using one manufacturer coupon, oneTarget store coupon (Target mobile coupons are Target coupons), and one Cartwheel offer per item, unless prohibited by coupon. You can find Target store coupons on Target.com.
Keep in mind that Target Cartwheel offers are deducted after all Target store coupons but before manufacturer’s coupons (be sure to hand over your Cartwheel barcode last). Afterwards, you can save even more by submitting for cash back rebates via the various free apps available – such as Ibotta,Checkout 51, and Snap by Groupon!
7.) Browse the Endcaps. Check the shelve at the ends of the aisles that have red “Clearance” signs. Most of the clearance endcaps are facing the store walls and are often filled with various items that have been marked down from 15% to 70% off.
8.) Know the Clearance Codes. Items will first get marked down by 15% or 30%, then to 50% off, and finally to 70% off. These items will have a red “clearance” sticker that shows the original price, the new price, and the percentage of the markdown (in the top right-hand corner without a percent symbol). Be sure to look at the small number in the upper right corner of the price tag. If it says “50”, it’s been marked to 50% off, if it says “70”, it’s been marked down to 70% off, etc. The only exception is holiday or seasonal merchandise, which can go as high as 90% off.
Also, if the price tag ends in a $0.06 or $0.08, the item will be priced down again as long as there is inventory in the store and will stay on clearance for 1-2 weeks or while supplies last. However, if a price tag ends in $0.04, it is final clearance and won’t be marked down again.
9.) Shop the Seasonal Clearance Sales
Stock up for future holidays by shopping a few days or weeks after the holiday has passed. The day after the holiday, select items will be reduced by 50% off. If you wait 7 to 10 days, products could drop to 70% off. Then, 3 to 5 days later, remaining inventory will eventually drop to 90% off!
10.) Sign up for a Baby, Wedding, or College Registry
Whenever you sign up for a Baby, College, or Wedding registry and add items to your list, you’ll often get coupons or discounts for shopping from your list. For a Wedding registry, you will receive two 15% off completion coupon offers for the items remaining on your registry (the first will arrive the week of your event date and the second will arrive approximately six weeks after your event date – both include a coupon for in-store shopping and an online promo code).
You will also receive four 15% off friends and family coupons two weeks after creating your registry to share for in-store shopping and a discount code for one online order. Plus, you may receive bonus gifts from top brands!
Even sweeter, whenever you complete a Baby Registry, you can then head in store to score a FREE Welcome Gift – valued at $60! Plus, 8 weeks prior to your event date, you’ll receive a 15% off completion coupon offer for the items remaining on your registry and a coupon for in-store shopping, a discount code for one online order, and four friends and family coupons to share.
If completing a College registry, you’ll score a 15% off coupon for the remaining items on your registry 2 weeks before your event date.
Thanks in part to QBC & H2S for the information.
