You say Target- I say Tarzhe'

I go into Target for ONE thing. Usually it's my prescriptions because I love my pharmacists there. For some reason, I get stuck in there like it's some black hole and come out an hour later and at least $100 more broke. The Clearance sections are my favorite. I check out the Dollar section from time to time, too. 

As a person who spends a lot of time in Target, I think that every Target shopper needs to know these things.

 1. If the price ends in 8, it will be marked down again. If it ends in a 4, it's the lowest it will be.
2.  Red stickers appear on all clearance deals at Target.  The original price appears on the top right corner along with a number such as, “15, 30, 50″ etc.  This is the percentage it has been marked down. This is important if you are watching the item. You will know if you can wait to buy it next week. Target does not often   mark items down to 75%. But it has been done.

Target's mark down schedule. -
MONDAY: Kids’ Clothing, Stationery (office supplies, gift wrap), Electronics.
TUESDAY: Women’s Clothing and Domestics.
WEDNESDAY: Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty.
THURSDAY: Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares.
FRIDAY: cosmetics

3. Target will accept a Manufacturer's coupon as well as a Target coupon for the same item. Target's Coupon Policy

4. Target can text you coupons Target Mobile

5. A lot of clearance items are placed on the End Caps of the Aisles, be sure to check them every time you go, there may be something there that you already have in your cart. I've seen dish and laundry soap, trash bags and even food items on the  End Caps.

6. Target has a strict return policy which limits the returns you can make without a receipt ($75 per year).  However, there is a way around this. The store tracks every credit card purchase. If you can remember which credit card you purchased the item with, the store can look up the transaction by simply swiping your card and scanning the item. If they find the transaction, they will let you return the item without the physical receipt.  If you do have your receipt, Target will adjust the prices on items that go on sale (not clearanced) within 14 days of the purchase.

7. If you bring your own bag, you will receive a $.05  discount for each bag used. Easy way to save money and be green at the same time!

8. Target has a great Pharmacy Reward. If you fill 5 prescriptions you get 5% off your shopping. Target Pharmacy Rewards They offer coupons for gift cards often, in their sales paper that comes in the Sunday newspaper.

Here are some good sites to keep up on the deals at Target:
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