Target Coupon Hacks

Target is known as a shopper’s paradise, on a budget too. With over 1,800 locations nationwide the retailer is always close by.

While Target is not expensive anyway, you can save even more with some tips from hard-saving experts. Read these tips and recommendations before your next Target trip:

1.     Pick the right day

Most Targets have specific departments discounted on specific days:

·       Monday – accessories, electronics, kids’ clothing, books, baby supplies, stationary

·       Tuesday – domestic items, women’s clothing, pets, food

·       Wednesday – men’s clothing, diapers, health & beauty, patio & garden, furniture

·       Thursday – housewares, lingerie, toys, sporting goods, luggage, home décor

·       Friday – auto, cosmetics, jewelry, hardware

2.     Price adjustment

If you buy something that gets discounted in 14 after purchase, you can get that difference refunded.

3.     Price matching

If you find something cheaper at Amazon than Target, bring your proof and get discount.

4.     End Caps

End caps are shelves at the end of isles and are often stocked with clearance items, especially wall-facing shelves.

5.     Clearance

Clearance items are cheap! They can be marked down 15%, 30%, or even 70%. Check the upper right corner of the tag to find out.

6.     Shopping for holidays

Stock up for next holidays right after current holidays, excluding some things that can perish, like candy. Everything else is deeply discounted: 50% the next day, 70% a week later, and often a whopping 90% at the end.

7.     Shop at the beginning of the week

Coupons are released on Sunday, so come to the store on Monday to make sure you get the most popular items.

8.     Online clearance

If you want to avoid going to the store for best deals, shop online for perfectly categorized clearance items.

9.     Online weekly ad

If you don’t want to deal with paper coupons and discounts, log on and see the same thing in electronic form.

10.  Stack savings

Target lets you stack one manufacturer, one Target, and one generic coupon for the same item.

11.  Cartwheel

Use this app to collect all available coupons and use them at the check-out with a simple scan of your phone.

12.  Cash-back websites

There is no reason not to use Ibotta, Ebates, and BeFrugal sites to get money for the stuff you buy.

13.  Target App

Use the app to shop, find coupons, and access Cartwheel coupons.

14.  REDcard

Sign up for this credit card and you can enjoy 5% every purchase, free two-day shipping, and extra 30 days for returns.

15.  Follow Target on Twitter

Target is active on social media and often posts special deals on new items and free shipping codes as long as you have patience to scroll through all those ads.

16.  Wedding registry

If you have this kind of event coming up in your life, you should open the registry here – you will get great deals on gifts and at the end will receive 15% coupon for the rest of unbought items.

17.  Discount gift cards

Yes, buy discounted gift cards from Gift Card Granny or Raise and get discounts right off the face value.

18.  Save time

Saving time is saving money, they say, and now you can do that with ordering online and picking your purchase via Drive Up, where they bring your order to the car.

19.  Dollar spot

This section is right at the entrance and offers many small items and essentials for a $1. It can be more sometimes and it can be less with sales mark-downs.

20.  Make a plan

Target is known to make shopaholics out of many of us, but make a shopping plan beforehand and stick to it to avoid overspending.

21.  Beyond ads

Some great sales and deals are not advertised at all, so when in the store, look out for red or white sales tags to score great savings.

22.  Free gift cards

Sometimes Target offers gift cards if you buy a certain amount of specific products, so don’t be afraid to stock up when you can do that for cheap.

23.  Reusable bags

Bring your own reusable bags and Target will pay you 5-cents for each.

24.  Active wear deals

If you need workout clothes, shop Champion’s C9 line and save without giving up quality.

25.  Check-out coupons

You will often receive printed coupons together with your receipt, so check them out carefully – some discounts can be up to 20%. No wonder people keep coming back to Target.

26.  2 for $5 deals

Those can be tricky and may sound that you need to buy 2 to get the price. No, you can buy as many as you want and you will get the discounted price.

27.  Temporary price cuts

There are permanent price cuts and there are temporary cuts for 14 days, so get what you need before they expire.

28.  Free in-store Wi-Fi

This helps if your reception is weak and there is a chance of losing your access to the app and the coupons.

29.  Buy toys in December, January, and July

January and July are Target’s semi-annual sales months and you can find some great deals. December is when many toys get discounted in anticipation of Christmas.

30.  Sale price rain check

If you find a great deal, but the items are all sold out, take a picture of the tag and receive a rain check for the same low price for when the items are back in stock.

31.  Monthly delivery

If you know what items you usually have to restock monthly, subscribe for a monthly delivery and save 5% + free shipping. So how about that toilet paper and those diapers?

32.  Coupons and gift card promotions

If you can find a product that can be bought with a coupon and offer a gift card for purchase to elevate your savings even further, get it.