1. Use SuperTarget Coupons
Like coupons? Then, you'll love Target's website. Log in before every shopping trip to print out SuperTarget coupons for grocery items. These coupons can be used in conjunction with manufacturer coupons, so stack them to maximize your savings.
Tip: Out of printer ink or want to save yours? You can print the coupons in-store at the gift kiosk. Just access the Target website, and print away.
2. Shop the End Caps
End caps – it's a fancy term for those shelves that appear at the end of each aisle, and a term that belongs in every frugalite's vocabulary. Why? Because that's where most of the clearance goodies end up. Get in the habit of walking the outer perimeter of the store, and you may just nab a bargain.
Tip: Target marks down its clearance in increments – 15, 25, 30, 50, 75 and 90% off (the first reduction amount varies by department). If you're not thrilled with the current clearance price on an item, it may be worth holding out for another markdown. Just bare in mind, clearance items move quickly, and holiday merchandise is usually the only stuff that goes 90% off.
3. Check Your Receipt for Coupons
Be sure to check your receipt carefully before tossing it. Target has begun printing high-value coupons at the bottom of receipts – a nice bonus for attentive shoppers.
4. Combine Manufacturer Coupons with Sales
It's no secret that combining coupons with sales can lead to big savings, but it's also no secret that doing so takes effort. The solution? Let someone else do the work for you. Couponmom.com matches the weekly Target sales to manufacturer coupons, so you don't have to.5. Use Coupons on Trial-size Merchandise
Like freebies? Then, it's time to become friends with the trial-size section at Target. Cut out all the newspaper coupons for new products (that don't have size restrictions), and match them up to items in the trial section. You'll be amazed at how many things you can get for free, a few cents or even at a profit.
6. Take Advantage of Holiday Clearance
Shopping the after-holiday sales at Target can lead to big savings, especially when you know when to shop. While the mark down schedule will vary some from store-to-store, here's a general guide:
50% off – the day after the holiday
75% off – three days after
90% off – a week after
7. Sign Up for the Birthday Mailer
Have kids? Then, sign them up for the birthday mailer, and you'll receive a coupon for $5 off of ANY $50 purchase each time one of their birthdays rolls around. Nice!8. Shop at Goodwill
What does shopping at Goodwill have to do with saving money at Target? Not much, but it does have a lot to do with saving money on Target merchandise. Since the retail giant frequently donates its unsold merchandise to Goodwill, a little thrift shopping could lead to big Target savings.
