Hey friend, want to unlock serious savings at Walmart? Here are 13 genius clearance hacks I‘ve discovered to save you TONS of cash!

Walmart is already known for rollbacks and low prices across the board. But savvy shoppers like you and I know there are even MORE savings hiding in Walmart‘s clearance sections!

I‘ve spent years obsessively hunting down the best clearance deals at Walmart. And let me tell you, some of the things I’ve found for literal pennies on the dollar are absolutely mind-blowing.

For example, just last week I scored a $300 kitchen mixer for just $3! Seriously.

So how do you unlock these clearance jackpots for yourself?

I‘m going to share all my insider secrets with you in this guide. With my 13 genius clearance hacks, you‘ll be able to save tons at Walmart and shop on a budget like a pro. Let‘s dive in!

1. Scan Absolutely Everything with the Walmart App

The Walmart app is every clearance shopper‘s best friend. Its built-in scanner will reveal hidden clearance prices on tons of items that don’t even have a clearance sticker.

I simply scan EVERY item I want to buy in the app, regardless of whether it’s marked clearance or not. You’d be shocked at what rings up 90% off despite no indication!

According to shopping experts, prices at Walmart stores can differ from the online listing by up to 30%. The app compares the in-store price against the online price and shows you the lower of the two.

Last month I scanned a $200 air fryer that had NO clearance tags at all. The app revealed it was secretly marked down to just $20! Cha-ching!

Always scan in the app before buying anything at Walmart. It takes two seconds and it’s like getting free money!

2. Become Best Friends With the Walmart Website‘s "Clearance" Filter

Walmart.com has thousands of clearance items spanning every department you can imagine. But trying to sift through it all can be a headache.

Luckily, there’s a little-known search filter that makes browsing Walmart clearance items online a breeze.

Simply search for “clearance” or “on clearance”. Voila! The website will display ALL discounted clearance items available online. No more wasting time trying to hunt them down yourself.

You can also filter further by:

• Department – Home goods, clothing, electronics, toys…you name it!

• Price range – Search “clearance under $20” to find the biggest bargains

• Customer rating – Search highly-rated clearance products for a slam dunk

• Online availability – Filter to items in-stock online to avoid disappointment

• Best-selling – Find the most popular deeply discounted items

I like to browse Walmart.com clearance this way weekly. It makes deal-finding so much easier. Give it a try next time you’re itching to shop clearance!

3. Peel Back Those Stickers for Possible Hidden Extra Savings

We all know to look for Walmart’s classic yellow clearance stickers. But here’s an insider secret not enough people know about:

Sometimes Walmart will discount items EVEN LOWER than the labeled clearance price, but not display this hidden markdown publicly.

So always peel back clearance stickers carefully to check if there’s an additional price written underneath. You might uncover an even bigger bargain hiding beneath the sticker!

In fact, according to clearance pro Sara Skirboll of RetailMeNot, around 1 in 10 clearance stickers at Walmart have secret extra markdowns underneath.

I’ve scored luggage for 80% off thanks to a hidden second discount lurking underneath the sticker. Keep your eyes peeled for those bonus savings!

4. Price Match Clearance Finds at Checkout

Here’s a simple hack to knock a few extra dollars off clearance prices in-store.

Using the Walmart app, you may find some clearance items listed online for even cheaper than the in-store marked price.

Next time this happens, just show the online clearance price to the cashier when you check out. Walmart will match their own website pricing on identical in-stock items!

I confirm online prices using the app on ANY clearance items I find in-store for comparison. Even a couple dollars of extra savings adds up over time.

Walmart is also happy to price match select competitors like Amazon. So make sure to cross-check prices!

5. Be An Early Bird for the Best Deals

Timing is everything when it comes to scoring the rock-bottom clearance prices on coveted items. Here’s when to shop:

First week of the month: Walmart usually rolls out a new batch of markdowns on the 1st and 15th of every month. These first markdowns offer the deepest discounts up to 90% off in some cases!

Shop in the 1-7 day range to have first dibs on the latest deals.

Holiday weekends: Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. Walmart always discounts seasonal items after major holidays and weekends when foot traffic is high.

End of seasons: Snag summer clothes in September, buy winter coats in March. Shopping off-season clearance is a rite of passage!

Set calendar reminders so you never miss a major clearance opportunity. The most wanted items go fast, so early timing guarantees the best selection.

6. Become a Clearance Price Tag Code Breaker

Savvy clearance shoppers can actually predict if an item’s price will drop further in the future based on the price tag alone. Here’s what the numbers mean:

Prices ending in $0 or $5 – Have only been marked down once or twice. Likely to drop lower soon.

Prices ending in $1 – Already at the rock-bottom price. Won’t go down anymore.

Prices ending in $3 or $9 – Final clearance price. Last discount available.

So if I see an item priced $15.00 or $20.05, I know a better deal may come along in time. But at $10.91, I know to grab it quickly at its lowest price before stock runs out.

Learning to decode clearance tag numbers has saved me so much money over the years.

7. Don‘t Overlook That Unmarked "Clearance" Section

You already know I‘m obsessed with scanning every item with the Walmart app to uncover hidden clearance finds sans stickers.

But here’s one more mind-blowing clearance hack:

Even items STILL sitting in their full-priced area can secretly be marked down up to 90% off!

Here’s what you do…

First, locate the area where you‘d expect to find the item at full price. For me recently, it was the blender section.

I scanned a bunch of $150+ blenders with my Walmart app fully expecting all of them to be regular price.

But to my shock, 3 of the 5 blenders I scanned were ringing up at the CRAZY cheap hidden price of just $15. I quickly grabbed all 3 and high-tailed it to self checkout before anyone else discovered my jackpot!

Moral of the story: never assume something is full price. Scan everything everywhere in the app!

8. Use Free Shipping To Maximize Your Haul

Finding great clearance prices is one thing. But getting those deals conveniently shipped to your door for FREE takes it to the next level.

Whenever I’ve price matched a bunch of clearance items using the app, I always place the order online for free 2-day shipping. Just make sure your total is $35 or more to qualify.

Consider combining your clearance finds into one bigger online order. Or, team up with a couple clearance-loving friends to hit the $35 minimum!

There‘s nothing better than scoring screaming clearance deals without ever having to step foot in a store. Hello, laziest savings ever!

9. Stagger Big Hauls Across Multiple Trips

Now, Walmart does limit price matching on identical items to just one per customer per day.

Luckily, there’s a simple workaround so you can still buy in bulk:

When I find an amazing clearance deal in-store, I’ll buy just ONE of the item on the first day. Then I return each of the next few days to max out and buy multiples of my limit per day.

Most clearance stock sits for weeks. But staggering trips gives me peace of mind against sellouts while still allowing me to stock up on the greatest deals.

I‘ve been able to snag an entire set of 12 dishes for under $10 doing this before!

10. Never Underestimate Those Sneaky Endcaps

Finding clearance items in Walmart can often feel like a scavenger hunt. The deals are out there, but WHERE?!

Here’s a simple tip:

Clearance merchandise will often get tucked away on random endcaps spread throughout the store. Endcaps are the displays at the very end of store aisles.

It’s easy to overlook endcaps as you’re cruising the aisles. But they frequently house clearance finds, especially in categories like:

• Home goods
• Toys
• Sports/outdoors equipment
• Holiday/seasonal items

I like to do a quick endcap scan whenever I’m already browsing the store. Take a look anytime you’re passing one to potentially uncover clearance gold!

11. Follow #WalmartClearance on Social Media

In the digital age, shoppers have become savvier than ever at sharing clearance intel online. Hashtag culture is alive and well.

Jump on Instagram and search #WalmartClearance or check Walmart Clearance Facebook groups. Fellow shoppers often post their greatest in-store finds in real time along with exact locations.

Through following #WalmartClearance online, I’ve discovered crazy deals like an $80 air fryer marked down to $3 and baby clothes for 10 cents a pop.

Social media can provide clearance price drop intel faster than anywhere else. Use it to stay on the pulse of deals!

Just remember that availability and prices will always vary location to location. Use tips like BrickSeek (next) to verify your store has the deal before going.

12. Verify Clearance Finds with BrickSeek

When you see an unbelievable clearance deal posted online for a different location, don’t lose hope yet! There’s still a chance your store may carry the same holy grail markdown.

BrickSeek.com is every clearance shopper‘s secret weapon. It‘s a free inventory checker that scans Walmart stock across the country.

Here’s how to use it to check local availability of any posted clearance deal:

• Find the deal online and note the SKU # (the long string of numbers under the product specs)

• Plug the SKU into BrickSeek along with your zip code

• BrickSeek will instantly tell you if that clearance item is in-stock at your neighborhood Walmart!

I’ve used BrickSeek to score $500 TVs for $75 and dollhouses for 90% off simply by verifying my store carried the same deal someone else posted online. It’s a clearance game changer!

13. Make Friends with Walmart Employees

Store associates have the inside track on upcoming rollbacks and clearance as they stock shelves and handle pricing daily.

To get early intel, I like to casually ask associates in my go-to departments (think home, crafts, movies/music, etc):

“Hey, I’m always looking for good clearance deals here. Do you happen to know of any extra rollbacks or markdowns coming up that I should keep an eye out for?”

Often, they’ll point out new clearance, share discounts they already know are launching soon, or give tips on the best times/days to shop.

Depending on how chatty they seem, I’ll even ask about specific categories I‘m looking for deals in. Don‘t be afraid to pick their clearance brains!

Having an “in” with store associates via casual conversation can help you score early access to the best markdowns.

And there you have it – 13 next-level clearance tips and tricks to save BIG on your next Walmart run. From scanning every item in the app to making friends with employees, these hacks take Walmart savings to the extreme.

Now you can shop like a clearance pro and keep more money in your pocket where it belongs. I can’t wait to hear about all the awesome deals you find next time you head to Walmart!

Happy clearance hunting,

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