The Clearance 3-3-2 Rule

Why do I avoid “The Day After Sales?”  Well, because items aren’t truly at their rock bottom deal price.

Every holiday sparks a rush of clearance items after the celebration ends, so how do you know when to strike?  What day should you shop to receive the deepest discounts?

I call it “The Clearance 3-3-2 Rule.”

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• The first three days following a holiday, items are reduced to 50% off.

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• The following three days are sales of 75% off regular prices.

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• The next two days (or until stock is depleted) are bargain prices of 90% off or more.

Depending on how in demand the items you need will determine when you should shop.  If you absolutely have to have a new fake Christmas Tree for next year, you might want to shop during the first three days of the sale to ensure you carry home a new fake fraser fir.

If you’re simply looking for a few bags of candy or Easter decor for next year, you should probably shop when items hit 75% off.  And if you don’t NEED anything, then I recommend browsing during the 90% off sales.

My favorite spots for holiday clearance?  Target and Walmart of course, but also Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid have great post holiday sales!

Try your hand and search your favorite store below!  Remember to start in the Clearance Section

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