
Dollar General Penny Item Shopping List MASTER
Updated February 2026 with the most current Dollar General Penny Shopping list! Are you looking for the most recent Dollar General Penny List?
Each week, we update this page with the newest penny list. For the latest deals, make sure to check our list every Monday morning for the freshest updates. We’ve also included helpful tips on How To Penny Shop at Dollar General.
By visiting regularly, you’ll stay ahead of the game with insider knowledge to maximize your savings. Remember, timing is everything in penny shopping, so mark your calendar for Mondays!
Stay savvy and happy shopping!
Below is the itemized penny list complete with UPCs (those lines on products that you scan when checking out). Check out the weekly markdowns and penny list right here.
What’s the Dollar General penny list?
Looking for the Dollar General Penny Shopping List? We have the up to date, newest penny list every week. Also, info on How To Penny Shop. A penny item at Dollar General is an item that has gone past the 90% off clearance price, and the company marks it down to a Penny to indicate to staff that it is time to pull it from the shelves. Do you shop at Dollar General on Tuesdays? If you don’t, then you should! You’ve found our Dollar General Penny Item Master Shopping List! Because Tuesday is the day they usually have products for a PENNY! Which day of the week it is depends on holidays and other things, but typically it’s then that Dollar General has items for just a penny.
MOST CURRENT 2026 PENNY LIST
| February 2026 Penny List | |
|---|---|
| 2/3/26 Dollar General Penny List | Feb 3 |
| January 2026 Penny List | |
| 1/27/26 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 27 |
| 1/26/26 Dollar General Freezer Reset Penny List | Jan 26 (listed in 1/20) |
| 1/20/26 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 20 |
| 1/13/26 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 13 |
| 1/6/26 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 6 |
| December 2025 Penny List | |
| 12/30/25 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 30 |
| 12/23/25 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 23 |
| 12/16/25 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 16 |
| 12/9/25 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 9 |
| 12/2/25 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 2 |
| November 2025 Penny List | |
| 11/25/25 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 25 |
| 11/18/25 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 18 |
| 11/11/25 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 11 |
| 11/4/25 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 4 |
| October 2025 Penny List | |
| 10/28/25 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 28 |
| 10/21/25 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 21 |
| 10/14/25 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 14 |
| 10/7/25 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 7 - No Penny List |
| September 2025 Penny List | |
| 9/30/25 Dollar General Penny List | Sep 30 |
| 9/23/25 Dollar General Penny List | Sep 23 |
| 9/16/25 Dollar General Penny List | Sep 16 |
| 9/9/25 Dollar General Penny List | Sep 9 |
| 9/2/25 Dollar General Penny List | Sep 2 |
| August 2025 Penny List | |
| 8/26/25 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 26 |
| 8/20/25 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 20 |
| 8/12/25 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 12 |
| 8/8/25 Dollar General Penny List - SURPRISE! *Huge List!* | Aug 8 |
| 8/5/25 Dollar General Penny List - CANDY! | Aug 5 |
| July 2025 Penny List | |
| 7/29/25 Dollar General Penny List - Huge list of Clearance | July 29 |
| 7/22/25 Dollar General Penny List - Memorial Day Flowers! | July 22 |
| 7/15/25 Dollar General Penny List | July 15 |
| 7/8/25 Dollar General Penny List - HUGE list with visuals & barcodes! | July 8 |
| 7/1/25 Dollar General Penny List - HUGE list with visuals! | July 1 |
| June 2025 Penny List | |
| 6/24/25 Dollar General Penny List | June 24 |
| 6/17/25 Dollar General Penny List | June 17 |
| 6/10/25 Dollar General Penny List - Snacks | June 10 |
| 6/3/25 Dollar General Penny List - Mother's Day | June 3 |
| May 2025 Penny List | |
| 5/27/25 Dollar General Penny List - HUGE List! | May 27 |
| 5/23/25 Dollar General Penny List | May 23 |
| 5/20/25 Dollar General Penny List | May 20 |
| 5/13/25 Dollar General Penny List | May 13 |
| 5/8/25 Dollar General Penny List - HUGE List! | May 8 |
| 5/6/25 Dollar General Penny List | May 6 |
| April 2025 Penny List | |
| 4/29/25 Dollar General Penny List | Apr 29 |
| 4/22/25 Dollar General Penny List | Apr 22 |
| 4/15/25 Dollar General Penny List | Apr 15 |
| 4/8/25 Dollar General Penny List | Apr 8 - Ice Cream Reset |
| 4/1/25 Dollar General Penny List | Apr 1 |
| March 2025 Penny List | |
| 3/25/25 Dollar General Penny List | Mar 25 |
| 3/18/25 Dollar General Penny List | Mar 18 |
| 3/11/25 Dollar General Penny List | Mar 11 |
| 3/4/25 Dollar General Penny List | Mar 4 |
| February 2025 Penny List | |
| 2/25/25 Dollar General Penny List | Feb 25 |
| 2/18/25 Dollar General Penny List | Feb 18 |
| 2/11/25 Dollar General Penny List | Feb 11 |
| 2/9, 2/10/25 Dollar General Penny List | Feb 9 |
| January 2025 Penny List | |
| 1/28/25 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 28 |
| 1/21/25 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 21 |
| 1/14/25 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 14 |
| 1/7/25 Dollar General Penny List | Jan 7 |
| December 2024 Penny List | |
| 12/31/24 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 31 - no new list |
| 12/24/24 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 24 |
| 12/17/24 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 17 |
| 12/10/24 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 10 |
| 12/3/24 Dollar General Penny List | Dec 3 |
| November 2024 Penny List | |
| 11/26/24 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 19 |
| 11/19/24 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 19 |
| 11/12/24 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 12 |
| 11/5/24 Dollar General Penny List | Nov 5 |
| October 2024 Penny List | |
| 10/29/24 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 29 |
| 10/22/24 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 22 |
| 10/15/24 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 15 |
| 10/8/24 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 8 |
| 10/1/24 Dollar General Penny List | Oct 1 |
| September 2024 Penny List | |
| 9/24/24 Dollar General Penny List | Sept 24 |
| 9/17/24 Dollar General Penny List | Sept 17 |
| 9/10/24 Dollar General Penny List | Sept 10 |
| 9/3/24 Dollar General Penny List | Sept 3 |
| August 2024 Penny List | |
| 8/27/24 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 27 |
| 8/20/24 Dollar General Penny List (Huge Surprise Penny List!) | Aug 20 |
| 8/13/24 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 13 |
| 8/6/24 Dollar General Penny List | Aug 6 |
| July 2024 Penny List | |
| 7/30/24 Dollar General Penny List | July 30 |
| 7/23/24 Dollar General Penny List | July 23 |
| 7/16/24 Dollar General Penny List | July 16 |
| 7/9/24 Dollar General Penny List | July 9 |
| 7/2/24 Dollar General Penny List | July 2 |
| June 2024 Penny List | |
| 6/25/24 Dollar General Penny List | June 25 |
| 6/19/24 Dollar General SURPRISE Penny List | June 19 |
| 6/18/24 Dollar General Penny List | June 18 |
| 6/11/24 Dollar General Penny List | June 11 |
| 6/4/24 Dollar General Penny List | June 4 |
| June 2024 Penny List | |
| 5/28/24 Dollar General Penny List | May 28 |
| 5/21/24 Dollar General Penny List | May 21 |
| 5/14/24 Dollar General Penny List | May 14 |
| 5/7/24 Dollar General Penny List | May 7 |
| April 2024 Penny List | |
| 4/30/24 Dollar General Penny List | April 30 |
| 4/23/24 Dollar General Penny List | April 23 |
| 4/16/24 Dollar General Penny List | April 16 |
| 4/9/24 Dollar General Penny List | April 9 |
| 4/2/24 Dollar General Penny List | April 2 |
| March 2024 Penny List | |
| 3/26/24 Dollar General Penny List | March 26 |
| 3/19/24 Dollar General Penny List | March 19 |
| 3/12/24 Dollar General Penny List | March 12 |
| 3/5/24 Dollar General Penny List | March 5 |
| February 2024 Penny List | |
| 2/27/24 Dollar General Penny List | February 27 |
| 2/20/24 Dollar General Penny List | February 20 |
| 2/15/24 Dollar General SURPRISE Penny List | February 15 |
| 2/13/24 Dollar General Penny List | February 13 |
| 2/6/24 Dollar General Penny List | February 6 |
| January 2024 Penny List | January 30 |
| 1/30/24 Dollar General Penny List | January 30 |
| 1/23/24 Dollar General Penny List | January 23 |
| 1/16/24 Dollar General Penny List | January 16 |
| 1/9/24 Dollar General Penny List | January 9 |
| 1/2/24 Dollar General Penny List | January 2 |
| December 2023 Penny List | |
| 12/26/23 Dollar General Penny List | December 26 |
| 12/19/23 Dollar General Penny List | December 19 |
| 12/12/23 Dollar General Penny List | December 12 |
| Dollar General Penny List | December 5 |
| November 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | November 28 |
| Dollar General Penny List | November 21 |
| Dollar General Penny List | November 14 |
| Dollar General Penny List | November 7 |
| Dollar General Penny List | November 1 Special |
| October 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | October 31 |
| Dollar General Penny List | October 24 |
| Dollar General Penny List | October 17 |
| Dollar General Penny List | October 10 |
| Dollar General Penny List | October 3 |
| September 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | September 26 |
| Dollar General Penny List | Sept. 19 |
| Dollar General Penny List | Sept. 12 |
| Dollar General Penny List | September 5 |
| August 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | August 29 |
| Dollar General Penny List | August 22 |
| Dollar General Penny List | August 15 |
| Dollar General Penny List | August 8 |
| Dollar General Penny List | August 1 |
| July 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | July 25 |
| Dollar General Penny List | July 18 |
| Dollar General Penny List | July 11 |
| Dollar General Penny List | July 4 |
| June 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | June 27 |
| Dollar General Penny List | June 20 |
| Dollar General Penny List | June 12 |
| Dollar General Penny List | June 5 |
| May 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | May 30 |
| Dollar General Penny List | May 23 |
| Dollar General Penny List | May 16 |
| Dollar General Penny List | May 9 |
| Dollar General Penny List | May 2 |
| April 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | April 25 |
| Dollar General Penny List | April 18 |
| Dollar General Penny List | Apr 11 |
| Dollar General Penny List | April 4 |
| March 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | March 28 |
| Dollar General Penny List | March 21 |
| Dollar General Penny List | March 14 |
| Dollar General Penny List | March 7 |
| February 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | February 28 |
| Dollar General Penny List | February 21 |
| Dollar General Penny List | February 14 |
| Dollar General Penny List | February 7 |
| January 2023 | |
| Dollar General Penny List | January 31 - Surprise Pennies! |
| Dollar General Penny List | January 24 |
| Dollar General Penny List | January 17 |
| Dollar General Penny List | January 10 |
| Dollar General Penny List | January 2 |
Looking for the Dollar General Penny Shopping List? We keep this page up to date every week with the newest penny list. We also provide information, and step-by-step instructions on How To Penny Shop.
Dollar General Penny Item Master List
Be sure to check them all, since penny items may be available from past weeks! Pennies can be valid for 6 months or more, and we’ve heard of people finding pennies a few years old!

Important Dollar General Penny List “Rules”
- Do not ask for a price check on a penny item!
- Use your phone and the Dollar General app to scan. We recommend downloading the app before you go to the store, as their wifi can be spotty. Then, use the scanner located in the Dollar General official app to scan items in the store.
- Use the list below to find what has been clearance-priced down to a penny.
- Do not ask employees about penny items!
- Do not call the store to ask about penny items!
Guidelines for Using and Sharing the Penny List
When engaging with the Dollar General Penny List, it’s crucial to follow specific etiquette and rules to ensure a smooth experience. Here’s what you need to know:
- Respect Store Policies: Avoid asking store employees about penny items. These products are intended to be removed from shelves, so staff are instructed not to assist in locating them.
- Independence is Key: As employees are not permitted to help, you’ll need to rely on your own searching skills to find these markdowns.
- Share Responsibly: If you wish to share the Penny List with others, provide direct links to the source rather than sharing screenshots. This helps maintain accuracy and ensures everyone has access to the latest information.
By adhering to these guidelines, you contribute to a respectful shopping environment while maximizing your chances of scoring those impressive deals.
Archives: Past Dollar General Penny Lists
Some penny items could still be lurking in your Dollar General store, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for these items too!
Past Penny Markdown Highlights
While browsing through past penny lists, keep an eye out for:
- Seasonal Treasures: Christmas, Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, and Halloween items, for example, are almost guaranteed to go through a markdown process and eventually penny. Look for markdowns on seasonal apparel, party supplies, stationery, costumes, home decorations, and more.
- Household Essentials: Items like bedding sets, kitchen tools, and home decor are frequently marked down. Examples include comforter sets, candles, and kitchen gadgets. This is especially true of things from a past season. Be sure to see the section on how to read Dollar General tags to learn how to spot a past-season item.
- Everyday Snacks and Treats: Candy and snacks, such as chocolate bars, mints, savory snacks, beef jerky, and even applesauce and pudding could make the penny list.
- Personal Care Items: Be on the lookout for discounts on makeup, skincare, lotions, baby products, and other personal care essentials.
The second hardest part of penny shopping is trying to remember what items are on the penny list! So, keep this list handy!
Archives: 2021
- Dec. 28
- December 21
- December 14, 2021 !
- December 7
- November 30
- 11/23/21
- November 16,
- Tuesday, Nov 9
- November 2
- for October 26
- for October 19
- Oct 12
- October 5, 2021
- Sept 28
- September 21
- Sept 14
- September 7
- August 31
- Tuesday, August 24
- August 17
- Tuesday, Aug 10,
- HEADS UP! 10/23 – 10/25 CLEARANCE SALE!
- August 3
- Tuesday, July 27
- Tuesday, July 20
- July 13
- July 6, 2021
- June 29
- June 22
- Tuesday, June 15
- June 8
- for Tuesday, June 1
- Tuesday, May 18
- for Tuesday, May 11
- May 4, 2021 – & NCI Stores
- Tues, Apr 27, 2021 – DG
- April 20, 2021 – Dollar General Penny Items
- Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – DG
- April 6, 2021 – HUGE
- March 30, Tuesday’s and Clearance Event!
- Tuesday, March 23
- Tues, March 16, DG
- March 9, 2021
- Tuesday, March 2
- Dollar General Clearance Event (2/26 – 2/28)
- Tuesday, Feb. 23, !
- Friday, Feb. 19 – Surprise Clearance Items!
- February 2021: seasonal markdowns
- Tuesday, February 16 (2/16/21)
- Saturday, February 13, SURPRISE !
- Tuesday, February 9 (2/9)
- Friday, February 5, MEAT !
- Tuesday, Feb. 2
- Sunday, Jan. 31 ! (BONUS!)
- Friday, Jan 29 ! (BONUS!)
- Tuesday, January 26, 2021
- January 19, 2021
- Tuesday, January 12, 2021
- January 5, NCI bonus ! (Home Stores)
- January 5, 2021
- Huge list of Surprise Pennies (1/3/21)
Don’t miss our Dollar General Clearance Event Schedule! And, if you’re lucky enough to live near a store that’s planning to remodel, then you can really score! Don’t miss our tips on how to find Dollar General Remodel Clearance sales! We also have a handy chart of UPCs that you can use to quickly add to your app to stalk upcoming remodels!
Archives: 2020
- 12/29 – Dollar Gen
- Huge list of Surprise Pennies! Plus 12/22
- Tuesday, December 15,
- December 8
- December 1 –
- Nov 24 –Pennies List
- Nov 17 –
- November 10 –
- November 3 – HUGE !
- October 27 –
- Oct 20 –
- October 14 –
- Oct. 6 – DG
- September 29 –
- Sept 22 –
- September 15 – DG
- September 8 – Big !
- Sept 1 – New
- Aug 25 – no new pennies – check old lists and look for remodels!
- August 18 – HUGE !
- Aug 11 – Big list of CANDY Penny Items!
- August 4 – HUGE DG
- Jul 28 – Current
- July 21 –
- Jul 14 – List
- July 7 –
- Jun 30 – List
- June 23 – List
- June 16 – List (HUGE!!)
- Jun 9 – List *Updated to include NCI list!*
- June 2 – List
- May 26 – List
- Tuesday, May 19 – List
- May 12 – List
- May 5 – List
- April 28 – List
- Apr 21 – List
- April 7 – List
- March 31 – List
- Mar 24 – see all previous lists, due to quarantine only previously reported items are pennies (of course, after a time penny items revert back to higher price). Stay safe!
- March 16 – Current DG
- Tues, March 10 – List
- March 3 – List
- February 25 – List
- Saturday, February 22 – Extra! Surprise Sale List
- Feb 28 – March 1 – SUPER Dollar General Biannual Clearance Sale
- Breaking News! One Manager Suggests The End of Penny Shopping at Dollar General!
- Tuesday, February 18 list
- Tuesday, February 11 list
Why we LOVE the Dollar General Penny List

Be careful, you might fill your trunk!

What is Dollar General Penny List?
While some stores don’t know how to do clearance, DG is one of the best. Penny Items are just what they sound like, they’re marked down to only 1 cent! Keep reading to learn why they do this, and how you can find them all!
How Can You Get Products for a Penny?
Get there early! Try getting to the store right when they open on Tuesday (or whichever day it is, based on the sale, your location and whether Tuesday was a Holiday).
Scan EVERYTHING! You can use the scanner on the free Dollar General app. Find it in the Apple App store or Google Play. TIP: Sign into your account and the scanner works better! Stores should have a free guest wifi account that you can use too. Because, internet in stores can drain your battery fast – and may not work at all because of the type of building.
If you scan something and it gets an error or says something like, “this can’t be sold at the store and to give to an associate,” then double check that you are on the correct store in the app!
If you are on the correct location (the store that you’re at), then try using the list scanner instead of the main page scanner. Find it by tapping LIST at the bottom of the app, and using the scanner there. For some reason the app has been glitching.
Be sure to consult the Dollar General Coupon Policy! And don’t forget, you can use digital DG store coupons on their website and app!
Don’t miss our tips on how to find a Dollar General store remodel clearance, because you could find tons of pennies!
Know Your Store Type
There are a few things you should know about finding pennies. First, know your store. There are different types of stores, for example, regular DG, NCI, and DGX.
What’s a Dollar General NCI store? An NCI (non-consumable initiative) store is a home store which carries more interior decorating and decor items and not consumables such as food. They’ve honed some DG stores into home stores to carry home, domestics, housewares, party and occasion. Whereas, a DGX store which is more like a convenience store with very little home decor or clothing.
How can I tell if it’s an NCI store? To find an NCI stores in your area, tap the 3 lines on bottom right of the official DG app, select Stores, then tap Filter, select DG Finds, and Apply.

Another term you’ll hear about Dollar General, is POG which means Plan-o-Gram. This is a type of retail merchandising where they strategize the best way to display products. They develop a visual plan, called a planogram, to plan how products are placed on shelves in effort to increase sales.
Why Are Items a Penny? Is it a Clearance Sale?
Penny Items at Dollar General have either been hard to sell, are discontinued products or after Holiday closeouts.
Maybe in some areas, a certain product doesn’t sell. DG will mark them down in steps, all the way down to 90% off clearance. Then, if there’s any left, they discount them to a penny. But, penny items aren’t really clearance items.
Often, manufacturers will stop making a certain product. Maybe it’s Tide and they want to change the scent. Or, maybe they change the size of the product. Either way, they’ll discontinue the old version. And as a result, they’ll close them out down to the 1¢ sale.
Of course, Holiday close-outs are popular in most stores. For example, after Valentine’s Day, stores close out chocolates and candy, and other holiday-themed items at a step-down sale discount. In other words, they’ll start at maybe 50% off, and after a set amount of time, they’ll increase the discount to 75% off and so on. It’s at the end of those mark-downs that the penny items happen!
The reason Dollar General discounts all the way to a penny is to alert sales associates that it’s time to pull the merchandise from store shelves, to be donated to places such as Goodwill, or to be destroyed. Actually, many people report finding merchandise that has been thrown away by dumpster diving behind Dollar General stores! Of course, we’re not suggesting you do that.

Official Penny Items Policy
Please keep in mind that although DG clearly states in their official policy that items are to be sold, not all stores will comply. Some managers may refuse to sell penny items. We have heard reports of both. Some people are able to find penny items regularly, and some cannot find them. Some readers who work at DG or worked there in the past also shared their very different experiences with penny items.
Special thanks to Tiffany for sharing the official policy in our Facebook Group!
Per the penny policy, anything that rings up for a penny should be sold to the customer and any remaining on store shelves should be removed immediately.
Where Can I Find Dollar General Penny Items in the Store?
Finding penny items at Dollar General is like going on a treasure hunt! It’s fun and items are not conveniently located in a single clearance aisle. Instead, you’ll need to look all over, throughout the store. Here are some tips to find penny items:
1. Check the Clearance Sections:
The clearance aisle at Dollar General may be hiding a few penny items. But, don’t count on it! Penny items are supposed to be located by store staff and removed from shelves, so items in the clearance section would be first to go.
2. Explore Regular-Priced Areas:
Head over to the regular-priced sections where the items on the penny list would normally be. This is where I’ve found most of the penny items I’ve scored! It’s hard to believe, but they were sitting right where they belonged, just waiting to be snagged by me!
3. Look High and Low:
A little detective work might be required. Carefully inspect the totes on top shelves. They may be waiting to be put on shelves and never made it, or other shoppers may have stashed them there hoping to return for them once they hit that elusive low price. Please note: we do NOT encourage hiding items that are clearanced hoping that they will penny so you can score them. That is not fair to the store or other shoppers.
By using these strategies and being thorough, you’ll increase your chances of uncovering those sought-after penny items.
What are Penny Resets?
Understanding “Penny Resets” at Dollar General
What are “Penny Resets”?
In short, a “Penny Reset” is a pricing procedure that Penny Hunters should know about. When items get marked down to just one cent, they only stay that way until their prices are reset.
How Do Price “Resets” Happen?
A penny reset happens when a store restocks an item and updates its inventory system. Once this process is complete, the item’s price will revert to its original or full price. In practice, this means products that remain from a past season can suddenly become more expensive when new seasonal products arrive, even though they were once marked down to a penny!
Why is This Important?
Understanding the concept of “Penny Resets” can dramatically enhance your shopping strategy. To take advantage of these deals, you have to find the penny items before the reset occurs. Since store personnel are supposed to find and remove those items that were reduced to a penny, this is not always easy!
How Can You Get Products for 1 Cent at Dollar General?
The first rule of penny shopping at Dollar General is NEVER TALK ABOUT PENNY SHOPPING AT DOLLAR GENERAL. In other words, don’t ask the staff if there are any penny items. Don’t ask them to check in the back. Don’t call the store and ask. And, don’t hide items before they penny so that you can buy them. Be fair and be polite.
Second, check the current list of Penny Items. Then, check older lists! Sometimes things stay a penny for a while but then go back to the regular price. It pays to check!
Third, if you find penny items on the floor (in-store, at DG), then take all that you want. This isn’t the time to be cordial and ‘leave some for the next guy.” While that may sound harsh, if you look at the policy you’ll understand. As soon as they know there are penny products on shelves they will go immediately to remove them. There will be no “next time.”
Fourth, if staff refuses to sell you penny items, then report it to corporate. Don’t argue or fight with staff. Couponers have already been given a bad name by store employees for misbehaving. You win some, you lose some.
Next, learn how to read the tags at Dollar General.
For example:
- SP – Spring
- SU – Summer
- FA – Fall
- WI – Winter
- FW – Fall / Winter
- 18 – 2018
- 19 – 2019
- 20 – 2020
Finally, it’s important whether it’s a gray dot, a yellow square or a blue triangle! If noted, you’ll want to pay attention to that on the tag. Some of the markdowns will specify.

How to use Social Media to find Dollar General Penny Deals?
Hunting for Dollar General penny deals can be thrilling! FreeBfinder.com’s Dollar General Penny List is a great start, and social media can also be helpful. Here’s how you can leverage sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and Tiktok to uncover the latest finds:
Social media uses something called hashtags. These are keywords that start with a pound sign that allow you to quickly find posts and communities focused on specific interests. For Dollar General penny deals, follow hashtags like:
- #dollargeneralpennyitems
- #dgpennyfinds
- #dgdeals
- #dgclearance
- #pennyshopping
Tracking these hashtags will connect you with savvy shoppers who share their latest discoveries. That can help you know what to be on the lookout for!
2. Join Dedicated Groups and Pages
Many social media platforms host groups and pages specifically dedicated to penny deals at Dollar General. For example, our page is FreeBfinder.com on Facebook. Joining communities such as ours allows you to:
- Receive timely updates on new deals.
- Share tips and experiences with fellow bargain hunters.
- Ask questions and learn the ins and outs of penny shopping.
3. Engage with Influencers
FreeBfinder.com is a group of GimmieGirls who love free things and penny items. Influencers and content creators like us who focus on shopping deals often have insider tips on penny finds. Follow us to stay informed about flash sales or hidden treasures in-store.
4. Set Alerts and Notifications
Enable notifications for your favorite hashtags, groups, and influencers, ensuring you never miss out on a potential deal. This can turn your smartphone into a powerful penny-hunting ally!
Tips for Success
- Be Consistent: Check social media regularly to catch new deals as they are posted. Don’t rely on Facebook and Instagram to find you and show you our posts. Visit our page and groups directly to make sure you don’t miss anything.
- Network: Engage with other users by commenting, liking, and sharing your own finds. This also helps social media networks know that you’re still interested in these topics, and they’re more likely to show you our most recent posts!
- Stay Organized: Make a note of useful posts or tips to refer back to later. Screen shots of favorites are a great way to remember them, or you can use the social media platforms’ save feature.
Using social media as a tool for finding Dollar General penny deals not only makes bargain hunting easier but also connects you with a community of deal enthusiasts ready to share their insights and support.
Tips for Penny Shopping at Dollar General
Get there early! Try getting to the store right when they open on Tuesday (or whichever day it is, based on the sale, your location and whether Tuesday was a Holiday).
Scan EVERYTHING! You can use the scanner on the free Dollar General app. Find it in the Apple App store or Google Play. TIP: Sign into your account and the scanner works better! Stores should have a free guest wifi account that you can use too. Because, internet in stores can drain your battery fast – and may not work at all because of the type of building.

If you scan something and it gets an error or says something like, “this can’t be sold at the store and to give to an associate,” then double check that you are on the correct store in the app!
If you are on the correct location (the store that you’re at), then try using the list scanner instead of the main page scanner. Find it by tapping LIST at the bottom of the app, and using the scanner there. For some reason the app has been glitching.

Be sure to consult the Dollar General Coupon Policy! And don’t forget, you can use digital DG store coupons on their website and app!
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Tips for Unearthing Hidden Clearance Items at Various Stores
1. Use Store Apps: Many, if not most retailers have apps that offer exclusive deals and promotions. These may or may not include clearance items. But, keep in mind that items on clearance went through a markdown cycle first. So, if you see them on sale they may eventually go on clearance. Another great practice is to scan barcodes in-store with the store’s app to reveal hidden discounts that are not marked on a price tag or the shelves.
2. Follow Price-Coding Patterns: Familiarize yourself with the pricing codes or tag colors that indicate clearance at specific stores. This sounds harder than it really is! Many stores use yellow tags for clearance, for example. On the flip side, don’t be sucked in my colored tags that make things “seem” like they’re a better markdown than they are. Some stores use tags to call attention to lower prices, when they’re not really that great of a deal!
3. Visit Clearance Sections Regularly: I have to laugh when my daughter and I enter a Walmart store, we b-line straight for the clearnace section. Different stores locations have their clearance aisle in different places. For example, some Walmart stores clearance aisles are right in the middle of the store. Some, have their clearance aisle in or near the lawn and garden area, or where seasonal items are displayed. And, it may also vary due to the type of clearance. Seasonal, holiday items may be clearanced somewhere different or in addition to their regular clearance aisle. Finally, some end-caps (the end of the aisle) may have a clearance section, randomly throughout the store. Be sure to look around!
4. Shop Off-Peak Hours: Early mornings or late evenings are often the best times to hunt for deals, as stores may restock or update clearance items during these hours. I’ve found some of the best clearance items just before closing time or when they first open! I found a ton of 3-cent makeup at Walmart once, right before the store closed. What an amazing score that was!
5. Sign Up for Email Alerts: Subscribe to newsletters from your favorite stores to receive notifications of upcoming sales and clearance markdowns. But, to be honest, the best steals you will find will not be sent out like this to everyone. I’m not discouraging signing up; there’s no reason not to if it’s free! But, don’t rely solely on this to be alerted of major clearances. You’re better off following a blog like ours to get a heads up.
6. Ask Sales Associates: While asking a Dollar General employee about Penny Items is NOT a good idea (don’t do it!) You can try asking employees if they know of inside information on when new clearance markdowns are typically made. They may or may not know, or they might know and not tell you! Of course, the general rule of thumb is to always be nice!
By combining these strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to find hidden clearance treasures at a variety of stores.
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By following these steps, you can ensure you’re staying informed about the latest penny deals delivered straight to your inbox!
So, what are you waiting for? Stay in the loop and start saving today!
Types of Deals and Freebies
- Dining Deals: Discover special offers on your favorite meals, from fast food to high-end dining experiences.
- Footwear Bargains: Explore discounts on shoes, including popular brands, styles, and occasions.
- Retail Discounts: Find offers on a wide range of products, with marked-down prices that make shopping more affordable.
- Seasonal Clearances: Snap up incredible savings during clearance sales across various categories.
- Culinary Freebies: Enjoy complimentary food samples and birthday treats from participating eateries.
- Mail-Order Samples: Request free samples delivered directly to your doorstep, ranging from beauty products to household items.
- Family-Friendly Offers: Take advantage of promotions where your kids can dine for free under certain conditions.
- Pet Perks: Score free products and discounts for your furry friends, ensuring they get pampered too.
- Exclusive Senior Offers: Benefit from exclusive discounts and freebies designed specifically for seniors.
Explore these categories to maximize your savings and enjoy a wide array of free gifts and deals tailored just for you!

