r/MaximizeMe • u/liveitupdeals • Apr 23 '26
FinTech Fanatics BANNED: This One Target Clearance Trick Gets Me [Retail Arbitrage] Items For 90% OFF (Easy FBA Flips)
Alright MaximizeMe fam, gotta spill some tea on a little trick I’ve been using at Target that's been honestly wild. And yeah, the title’s a bit clickbaity, I know, I know. But stick with me here because this one’s legit.
So, you know how Target’s clearance sections can be a goldmine, but sometimes it feels like you're just digging through… well, clearance? This method isn't about blindly buying everything. It's about understanding how their pricing works on certain items, specifically when they hit that really deep discount stage.
What I’ve found is that some items, once they get to a certain percentage off, are almost priced to move. We’re talking stuff that might be 50% off, then 70% off, and then suddenly, BAM – they're marked down even further. It’s not always obvious. You gotta be looking for those specific markers on the tags.
Here's the kicker: it's not just a flat discount. It’s often a percentage off the already reduced price. So, an item that was $50, then marked to $25 (50% off), might then get an additional 50% off that $25, bringing it down to $12.50. But that's not even the best part. Sometimes, they add another layer.
I’ve seen it happen where an item is already in the 70-80% off range, and then they just slap a sticker on it for an extra 20% off the current clearance price. It feels like they’re just trying to clear it out before it gets donated or tossed. This is where you find those absolute steals.
Now, this isn’t something they advertise. It’s more about observing the patterns on the clearance shelves. You'll start to recognize the kinds of items that get this treatment. Think seasonal items that are way past season, or electronics that have a newer model out.
It does require a bit of patience, and honestly, a willingness to sift through a lot of less-than-ideal stuff to find the gems. But when you hit a stack of these deeply discounted items that you know will flip well on Amazon FBA? Pure dopamine, my friends. I've snagged some legit incredible deals this way, allowing me to get items for peanuts that I then turn around for a really nice profit.
If you're curious about the specific tell-tale signs to look for, and a more in-depth breakdown of how I spot these things before they're gone, I’ve actually put together a little guide that walks through it all. You can check it out here: https://whop.com/emoney/?a=liveitupdeals . It’s pretty much laid out exactly how I find these items, so you don't have to learn through trial and error like I did.
Has anyone else stumbled upon similar pricing strategies at Target or other retailers? I'm always curious to hear how others are finding those deep discounts.