Guides

Real markdowns from the stores we scanned in August 2026, each with the store, the price we saw, and the date we saw it.

The whole markdown lifecycle: what clearance means per store, how prices step down, what tags can tell you, and where the penny fits.

What penny items are, how the markdown cycle works, how shoppers find them, and honest tips and caveats.

The widely shared theory about clearance price endings: what it claims, why to be skeptical, and what actually matters.

The difference between a real clearance tag and a promotional label, what the date means, and why the register price is the one that counts.

What is actually known about Home Depot's markdown timing, what is folklore, and what to watch instead of a calendar.

An honest comparison of BrickSeek, Endless, Hidden Clearances, RebelSavings, and myStoreAlert, including what each one actually scans.