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Regarding items posted in the Thread:

The items posted could be higher or lower at your store.

Keep extraneous discussion to a minimum

Please go to the Target clearance trade thread for trade requests.


Numbers in purple are DPCI #'s, which can be used to check the prices of items on newer scanners.

Numbers in orange are online item #'s .



The following is all jacked from jimijumper's "The Bona-Fide Target Clearance Thread XX IS NOW CLOSED!!!" thread linked below




Previous thread:

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Target clearance is YMMV
Games may not even be on clearance at your store, or they may be higher or lower than what is on this list.

This thread is for clearance-- not for sale items. Price reductions for clearance seem to happen on Monday but could also occur any day of the week depending on your store's price change team. Price adjustments on clearance are typically not allowed, but some have succeeded or have been able to do as return and rebuy.

Further reduction is possible when a game's price ends with 8 cents. However, when it ends in 4 cents it will NOT drop anymore. If it ends in 9 cents, it's just on sale or on a non-clearance reduction. Also, note that, typically, games will drop three times-- from 30%, 50%, then to the final drop of 70% or 75% off of the original price. Some people, however, have seen further drops up to 85%.

When games are marked down, the price change team typically find the game and scan it with their PDA/LRT to intiate the price change. However, in the case that they cannot find the game, they will either choose to not drop the price further or process the price change anyway, figuring that the game is somewhere in the store.

When posting deals, please include game, system, price, DCPI # and online item # in RED!!!

For example:


$4.98
123-45-6789 Random Game Name #12345678

DPCI stands for Department, Class, Item-- it's Target's version of a SKU. These are a nine digit number that can always be found on your receipt and also on the red clearance tags on the item itself.

DPCI numbers are handy to have when you want to check the item's price-- just go over to your scanner and punch in the numbers, if your scanners have keypads. Also, you can give these numbers to team members so they can check the availability of the item easily with their PDA scanners. Please post any DPCI #'s or Online Item #'s that are not already in the OP-- thanks!

This is especially important since some of the DPCI numbers on Target.com start with 241, meaning they cannot be used in-store, and also meaning that I can't get all of the numbers from Target.com.




New link to search for items using Target's online item #:

Find In Store

You can also take the DPCI # and search on Target.com for an exact match and then use the store locator there.


(HUGE PROPS TO mitch079 FOR GETTING US THIS USEFUL INFO!!!)

If you are having trouble with the above search here are more detailed directions:

Take the DPCI #s and search on target.com for an exact match and then use the store locator there. If there isn't an exact match, try googling Target and the DPCI #. For instance, on the 500 gb Seagate hard drive, it doesn't show up on the site. Google shows the online # as 13730271. Then, you can plug the online # in http://m.target.com/fiats/t- and put the online number after the - so the link would be: http://m.target.com/fiats/t-13730271. Hit enter, plug in your zip and it should work.


Here is a fairly easy way to check your local Target's pricing in-store as often price tags will not be correct:

1) Go to Half.com or a similar site. Search for the game to locate its UPC code number. It's in the gray box underneath the box art graphic.
2) Go to UPC Database ,Milk.com , or UPC Data and enter the code so you can print out the UPC. Go to Target and use the price scanners to scan your printouts.

Thanks to BigDirty for that^




I am starting off this new thread going back toOctober 1st, 2012 February 2013.
Please refer to the prior thread for any items before then.

 
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Yeah I went to the store again today, still seen it at the same price. I'm thinking maybe they are forgetting to reduce the price for where it's hanging at, right next to some hard drives. Picked up a Soundfreaq soundkick for $29.98 today though, normally $99. Seen some Temple Run board games for $3.98 also but that was on an end cap with just clearance toys. Also remember, Monday is supposed to technically be when they do clearance on electronics but at times I seen stuff get reduced in electronics as late as Thursday.

The one target near me has the same Duke Nukem Forever :360: for 20.91

 
I've heard that the B2G1 coupon doesn't work for the highest priced item anymore. That true? And our dear favorite moderators deleted that topic so I can't ask there.
I'm interested in the answer to this too. I'm going to try to get Disney Infinity with it.

Does anyone know if it still takes off the highest price item? How does that work? Do you just make sure they scan the highest price item last?

 
I'm interested in the answer to this too. I'm going to try to get Disney Infinity with it.

Does anyone know if it still takes off the highest price item? How does that work? Do you just make sure they scan the highest price item last?
yes it worked for me last weekend. They did happen to scan the highest priced item last, however, people on SD have reported it doesn't matter what order they scan, as long as you don't try to buy other items besides the games. New coupons are printing with an expiration date of 9/9. Same max value of $249.99

 
I've heard that the B2G1 coupon doesn't work for the highest priced item anymore. That true? And our dear favorite moderators deleted that topic so I can't ask there.

There is a reason for that, The B2G1 free was coupon, is not working as intended and is considered abusing the system.

 
Man you guys are lucky I live in MD and never see any good clearance deals.  I will try to see if they have the mw3 360 but usually when I drive there nothing is in stock and if it is it is normal price.

 
I'm interested in the answer to this too. I'm going to try to get Disney Infinity with it.

Does anyone know if it still takes off the highest price item? How does that work? Do you just make sure they scan the highest price item last?
I tried it yesterday and it worked on the highest priced item. My coupon was expiring in a couple of days, so I had to use it. I bought 2 $19.99 games and got Pikmin 3 free ($59.99). I don't think it matters, but I had the Pikmin game scanned last.

 
Since Target's game clearance has been nonexistent lately, I'll post some of the toy clearance that I've bought.  A bunch of toys hit 70% off last week. I missed out on the Legos, I did grab a few board games and Mega Bloks.








 
Well, somebody finally discovered the bounty of MW3 360s at my local Target and now they're all gone.  Never dropped below 209, either.  I'm debating whether or not to keep the one I picked up.  I was holding out for a drop, but that never happened.  :(

 
Man you guys are lucky I live in MD and never see any good clearance deals. I will try to see if they have the mw3 360 but usually when I drive there nothing is in stock and if it is it is normal price.
I'm in Salisbury and we used to have decent clearance there when it first started...but it steadily dropped off. When I wanted good clearance I usually just went over to Dover since they almost always had the bigger ticket items (like Halo Reach). Easton isn't too far from me either but they rarely have good stuff, just the smaller ticket items. They used to have a Blockbuster right by there too and was BY FAR the best BBV I've ever seen (especially when they did those sales) but that closed a long time ago.

I honestly can't remember the last time I bought a clearance item at Target other than stuff like batteries or a USB cable or something.

 
Since Target's game clearance has been nonexistent lately, I'll post some of the toy clearance that I've bought. A bunch of toys hit 70% off last week. I missed out on the Legos, I did grab a few board games and Mega Bloks.








Nice Haul. So far I have found the Mega Bloks Halo Snowbound Highbase I been wanting to get for awhile.
 
There is a reason for that, The B2G1 free was coupon, is not working as intended and is considered abusing the system.
Big deal. Target has gotten to the point where there are no deals to be had unless one "abuses the system." Why does it even matter? Is someone going to tell on us or something?

 
There is a reason for that, The B2G1 free was coupon, is not working as intended and is considered abusing the system.
You're definitely wrong, they've extended the coupon dates not once but twice. The first round expired 7-15, the second rounded expires 8-12 I believe, and now this third round expires 9-9. Each round of coupons has the same fine print and will give you the highest priced item for free. People have used the coupons to get the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Care Packages ($179.99) and Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition ($119.99) for free. If doing so was abusing they system they would have corrected the way it works by now. Also, it didn't matter what order they scanned for me, the highest priced item always rung up free.

 
This is the first I heard if this buy two get one coupon is the highest item really free??? I really wanna get this uncharted 3 collectors edition that is rotting at my local target store and that would be the PERFECT opportunity. I buy things there very frequently but mostly food and stuff on my bridge card (food stamps)

I'm bound determined to get this fucking coupon. I work 2:30- close at BBY tomorrow, going to purchase items separately in hopes and dreams on this popping up. I really want that U3 CE because no one else is going to ever buy it and the statue and necklace are epic. God forbid I try to buy the coupon on ebay and then it doesn't work :( Be willing to spend up to $20 for it.

 
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Anyone have the DCPI for that damn Black Ops Care Package? I'd love to find a store with one of those. I shop at Target A LOT, but I've only gotten one of these coupons - got when I bought a $2.50 Mike The Knight DVD on clearance and a couple of clearance toys for my little boy 2 days ago... If I can't find a care package, I'll probably grab 2 cheap games and Last of Us...

 
Anyone have the DCPI for that damn Black Ops Care Package? I'd love to find a store with one of those. I shop at Target A LOT, but I've only gotten one of these coupons - got when I bought a $2.50 Mike The Knight DVD on clearance and a couple of clearance toys for my little boy 2 days ago... If I can't find a care package, I'll probably grab 2 cheap games and Last of Us...
207-22-0783

 
This is the first I heard if this buy two get one coupon is the highest item really free??? I really wanna get this uncharted 3 collectors edition that is rotting at my local target store and that would be the PERFECT opportunity. I buy things there very frequently but mostly food and stuff on my bridge card (food stamps)

I'm bound determined to get this fucking coupon. I work 2:30- close at BBY tomorrow, going to purchase items separately in hopes and dreams on this popping up. I really want that U3 CE because no one else is going to ever buy it and the statue and necklace are epic. God forbid I try to buy the coupon on ebay and then it doesn't work :( Be willing to spend up to $20 for it.
Check back to school section for those thin folders students would just put papers in. They should be $0.25 or less.

 
I bought a couple clearance toys today, a puzzle, and two 0.15 folders. All rung out on separate transactions and no coupons at all printed. Do you need more than one item on the receipt, how does the coupon printer work!? I was thinking of calling a CS hotline and asking about it.

 
I bought a couple clearance toys today, a puzzle, and two 0.15 folders. All rung out on separate transactions and no coupons at all printed. Do you need more than one item on the receipt, how does the coupon printer work!? I was thinking of calling a CS hotline and asking about it.
It's literally just completely random. Try buying some of the $0.15 folders in the back to school section.

 
I bought a couple clearance toys today, a puzzle, and two 0.15 folders. All rung out on separate transactions and no coupons at all printed. Do you need more than one item on the receipt, how does the coupon printer work!? I was thinking of calling a CS hotline and asking about it.
Seriously... What part of completely random and not common do you not get? I shop at Target about 20 times a week - on a slow week - and I have gotten exactly 1 of the coupons... You may have to do 100 transactions before you get one. There's been tons of people between here, SD, etc. that have tried to figure out what is triggering the coupons, with no luck... The only thing calling Target CS hotlines will do is draw attention to the coupon in the first place. Don't be THAT guy.

 
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Seriously... What part of completely random and not common do you not get? I shop at Target about 20 times a week - on a slow week - and I have gotten exactly 1 of the coupons... You may have to do 100 transactions before you get one. There's been tons of people between here, SD, etc. that have tried to figure out what is triggering the coupons, with no luck... The only thing calling Target CS hotlines will do is draw attention to the coupon in the first place. Don't be THAT guy.
This is very similar to the PS3 coupon that was going where you got a $100 gift card when buying a PS3 AND the PS3 was coming with a $60 gift card so you could buy another PS3 for 160ish cash. I did this about 8 times and sold the PS3s for about $250 a pop at a time they were $300 retail. I made a profit and I gave people a decent deal.

 
This is very similar to the PS3 coupon that was going where you got a $100 gift card when buying a PS3 AND the PS3 was coming with a $60 gift card so you could buy another PS3 for 160ish cash. I did this about 8 times and sold the PS3s for about $250 a pop at a time they were $300 retail. I made a profit and I gave people a decent deal.
Yeah, that was fun. Definitely good times. As far as the DPCI for the CoD2 BlOps Care Package, it's "22" for X360 and "24" for PS3 version. Here's the online/mobile inventory checker link for both.

207-22-0783 (X360)

207-24-0783 (PS3)

And who said Target clearance is dead?!? The summer clearance just ended a week ago, and toy clearance has been on fire since the end of July. Still running VERY strong. Games/electronics, however, have been nonexistent, I will most certainly concede that point.

 
target coupon printer trolled me today.  saw this:

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...then panned out a bit:

Ym5mThI.jpg

 
This is very similar to the PS3 coupon that was going where you got a $100 gift card when buying a PS3 AND the PS3 was coming with a $60 gift card so you could buy another PS3 for 160ish cash. I did this about 8 times and sold the PS3s for about $250 a pop at a time they were $300 retail. I made a profit and I gave people a decent deal.

Not similar, AT ALL. The PS3 coupon was easy to get.

target coupon printer trolled me today. saw this:

YTVoExH.jpg

...then panned out a bit:

Ym5mThI.jpg
Lmfao!
 
Saw some Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviator headphones for $37.50, 75% off. Don't really need headphones but tempted none the less.
i bought the same pairs and they are great headphones. I didn't need headphones either but for the price i couldn't resist and now i'm glad i bought them. I use them while playing on my vita and they sound excellent for music as well.

 
Would it work if you used the b2g1 got splinter cell free then when gta comes out be able to exchange the game for the other if unopened? Since the receipt would say retail price on it then amount paid 0, or am I wrong? Policy states you can exchange games unopened? This round of coupon expires 9/9.
 
I was very fortunate today! I went to pm tomb raider for a dollar. I got it but the bonus find was dragons crown for $12 they also had the vita version for $10i don't have a vita so I left it but I'm glad I got dragons crown
 
I was very fortunate today! I went to pm tomb raider for a dollar. I got it but the bonus find was dragons crown for $12 they also had the vita version for $10i don't have a vita so I left it but I'm glad I got dragons crown
Oh no. Now were going to see a thread for this. And EVERYONE is going to get their hopes up like with Bioshock Infinite. YMMV. Surprised target people mislabel stuff like that. By the way nice find Mykel, you were lucky.

 
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Would it work if you used the b2g1 got splinter cell free then when gta comes out be able to exchange the game for the other if unopened? Since the receipt would say retail price on it then amount paid 0, or am I wrong? Policy states you can exchange games unopened? This round of coupon expires 9/9.
Nope. When you use any sort of coupon or promotion at Target, it will show the return value of the item prorated across the values of all of the items in the promotion. So if you managed to buy a 59.99 game and two $1 games as an extreme example, it would have a return value of about $1.94. (It was 97% of the total value, so it's worth 97% of the $2 you spent.)

You could of course apply that $1.94 towards the purchase of a different game, but that's probably not what you meant.

 
Nope. When you use any sort of coupon or promotion at Target, it will show the return value of the item prorated across the values of all of the items in the promotion. So if you managed to buy a 59.99 game and two $1 games as an extreme example, it would have a return value of about $1.94. (It was 97% of the total value, so it's worth 97% of the $2 you spent.)

You could of course apply that $1.94 towards the purchase of a different game, but that's probably not what you meant.



Do they even have 1 dollar games? Lol
 
I've gotten a few $1 games with the preorder / price match deal. All were brought on my card. Just want to make sure though, when these games do come out, there is no way for them to take money from my card right. I have to pick up the game in (assuming I want to), right?

 
Sorry I'm busy running around ATM. The way I got the game was price matching best buy then using a preorder card that takes off $20. Beatbuys pm drops it to $19.99 then the card does the rest. Have them pm first then apply the card. I'm more happy about finding dragons crown then getting tomb raider but, either way its a win. I'm debating on going back to get the vita dragons crown for 10 but I have a feeling its gone by now.
 
I was very fortunate today! I went to pm tomb raider for a dollar. I got it but the bonus find was dragons crown for $12 they also had the vita version for $10i don't have a vita so I left it but I'm glad I got dragons crown
nice!

get me a copy of both, or any. vita/ps3 whatever you can get. i'll pay shipping and what not

 
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Oh no. Now were going to see a thread for this. And EVERYONE is going to get their hopes up like with Bioshock Infinite. YMMV. Surprised target people mislabel stuff like that. By the way nice find Mykel, you were lucky.
Actually for some reason it seems like a certain percentage of Target stores mark down new releases to clearance pricing. I don't know why that is, but I've seen it mentioned on here before whenever a new release comes out.

There are also those times where the $19.99 and under rack games end up being clearanced. I can think of at least 2-3 of them offhand. We had the Sims 3 for the 3DS, which made it down to $2 a copy. Then there was I believe a Ratchet & Clank game for the PS3 that went to $5.98. More recently there was the Street Fighter x Tekken games for PS3 and 360 that were marked down to $5.98 on the $19.99 shelves.

So the YMMV clearances do happen and usually they are corrected....eventually.

 
only weird thing is that when I went on tuesday looking for the game my local target said they didn't carry it in store. It was an onlie item only (Dragon's Crown, PS3)

someone may have returned it to store and it could have been sold with an "Online Item" sticker

 
only weird thing is that when I went on tuesday looking for the game my local target said they didn't carry it in store. It was an onlie item only (Dragon's Crown, PS3)

someone may have returned it to store and it could have been sold with an "Online Item" sticker
That's likely what happened if it is listed as an online only item. I picked up a bunch of DVD's and Blu-Rays a while ago from one of the Targets here for between $1.26 and $5.06 each and most were marked online item or 'as-is'. I actually thought about that for a while. Buy some items from Target.com that're listed as online only and return them in store. Most times they will end up priced as as-is or otherwise discounted, since the stores typically don't have the right numbers for them.

 
Do you have the DCPI for the PS3 and Vita versions?
988082412644539762
Ps3
That's what the number is under the sticker idk which is the dcpi on the receipt its
241261070

Unfortunately no dice with the vita version as to when I went back to check it was gone. I also tried to get another tomb raider from the same target and was denied. Was told its against policy to stack a pm and a promo. Was a different manager the first girl was younger and didn't care.
 
988082412644539762
Ps3
That's what the number is under the sticker idk which is the dcpi on the receipt its
241261070

Unfortunately no dice with the vita version as to when I went back to check it was gone. I also tried to get another tomb raider from the same target and was denied. Was told its against policy to stack a pm and a promo. Was a different manager the first girl was younger and didn't care.
boo. I just went to my target as well to pick up a case of yogurt. (I'm on the michael westen diet) and nothing of interest

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boo. I just went to my target as well to pick up a case of yogurt. (I'm on the michael westen diet) and no dice
I have 4 targets in my area bro. If I happen to come across one anytime soon and you still need it I'll grab it this time. There was 3 ps3 versions and 1 Vita. I also have a reseller in my area I know this for a fact because whenever deals happen everything is gonna within minutes and I see it on cl the next day. I've been making it habit to beat him to everything now though I could get lucky you never know
 
you got it. I would have drove up to norcal but that's about 40 mins away.

currently I have no version so pick up any one and i'll reimburse you.

not holding my breath though as it seems very YMMV. did your red stickers say online item or as-is

 
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