Target clearance sticker decoder
Target clearance moves in predictable steps. Enter the original price and the percentage on the sticker, and this decoder shows what you're paying now, what the next markdowns would be, and the day shoppers commonly report that department gets marked down.
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How to read a Target clearance sticker
- The number in the top-left corner of the red or orange sticker is the percent off the original price.
- Markdowns commonly step through 30%, 50% and 70% off, and some items — often seasonal — reach 90% before they're pulled.
- Price endings: shoppers commonly report that a clearance price ending in 4 means it's at its final markdown, while other endings may drop again. Target doesn't confirm this.
Should you wait for the next markdown?
Each step typically lasts a week or two. Popular items often sell out before the next markdown, so waiting is a bet: the decoder shows exactly how much you'd save by waiting so you can decide.
Frequently asked questions
What does the number on a Target clearance sticker mean?
It's the percent off the original price — 30, 50, 70 or 90 on most clearance stickers.
What does a Target price ending in 4 mean?
Shoppers commonly report that a clearance price ending in 4 is the final markdown before the item is pulled. Target doesn't publish its pricing codes, so treat it as a hint.
What day does Target mark down clearance?
Shoppers commonly report a department-by-department schedule, for example electronics and baby on Monday, women's clothing on Tuesday, and toys and home décor on Thursday. Stores can differ.