Just a reminder that right now most Target stores are running big clearance sales on various toys. This is an annual event and typically the prices hit either 70 or 75% off.
I find this time of year a great time to sit down and look at any birthdays that might be coming or other events and grab a few things to put away for the coming year.
Each store will have a slightly different clearance schedule. I have found that this Thursday 12th seems to be when most stores will finally hit that 70 or 75% off point.
Some stores might already have marked things down that low or they might be doing markdowns today. You might want to just make a quick phone call to your store and ask.
One other note is that the signs are not always correct. I remember last year things were marked at 30% off and when I actually took them to the price scanner, they came up at 75% off.
I have been shopping these after Christmas clearance sales for a few years now and I tend to see a few people at the store first thing with shopping carts loaded up. So the best deals will go quickly! Β One lady last year had THREE shopping carts filled with toys!
If you have wee ones, you might also want to take a walk down the baby aisles because there should be a lot of baby items on clearance right now as well.
Jasmin says
Hi Charlene! Do you still have the link for Target about the schedule days where they do their markdowns? I remember you posting it a while back. It seems like everytime I call my Target stores about what department they are marking down, they always tell me that it varies π Thanks a lot for all you do.
Charlene says
Here ya go:
http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/04/repost-target-clearance-schedule/
Nicole says
FYI I went to 2 Targets this morning, on Madison and in Natomas…nothing marked down yet. π
CyndiMac says
My Target in GA marked theirs down this morning to 70%! I was so happy I saw your post because I’ve been checking every other day and I wouldn’t have stopped by today. Got a 3ft Princess dollhouse with the furniture for $44 originally $150! My little girl will be so excited!
Charlene says
Cyndi- do you have the DPCI on the house? It would be just to the left on your receipt and that way others can call their stores and see if they get the same deal :).
Megan says
Tons of those at the Douglas store on Target. They seem to have a lot of larger items this year. Things are flying of the shelves, (unless they restock).
Kristy G says
Found lots cute toys in TN for 70%! Thanks for the reminder!
Amanda says
Charlene, i think i saw you @ the Target on Fairway this morning π I think we’re 95% done with birthday gifts for friends for the year after today. Thanks so much for the reminder! I scored at the second store where I picked up a couple of Circo play kitchens for $23.98! #086050023 if anyone’s interested.
Jill says
Didn’t get out until 11 so I didn’t think there would be much left but there was a ton of stuff left at 70% off in Michigan! Thanks!
Charlene says
Nicole,
Both Roseville stores were marked down but man there was just not a lot to pick from :(. I remember last year there was tons and tons at Douglas and this year some lady looked like she would stab your eyes out if you came near the clearance aisles and she basically seems to have put it all in her cart.. LOL- we grabbed a few things but I was a little disappointed. Oh and back to you, I wonder if you got there right before they started the markdowns? Maybe just call and ask for someone in toys and then ask them?
Charlene says
Amanda- yeah we stopped off at Fairway and then I went to Douglas ;). I am glad you got what you wanted!
Joni says
Missouri–Went to Target tonight after getting the kids in bed, so I didn’t think anything would be left. Wrong!! Both sides of the aisle were packed with toys, and though the signs said 30 and 50%, upon closer examination the price stickers on actual items were 70%….except Lego, which was only 50%, but hey, that’s a steal for Lego. Bought my son a Lego space launch set that was originally 70.00, but paid 35.00. Also bought items for gifts and donation. Definitely my lucky night.
Janey says
I went last night when hubby gave me a “mental break” and there were 2 guys grabbing EVERYTHING that was 70% off and putting in their carts (they had 2 carts each!). They weren’t looking at the items or prices. It was CRAZY!!!
I managed to get stuff for Valentine’s Day and Easter baskets and will only need a few more items to complete those. Not a great selection of stuff thanks to the guys that were taking everything but I was happy with what I paid for the items I got. π