While everyone else is scanning the weekly ad, the true bargain hunters are heading straight for the back of the store. The clearance section is the last refuge of deep discounts in an inflationary world. These aren’t just “sale” items; these are “distressed” goods that managers are desperate to liquidate. Whether it is because the packaging is dented, the season is over, or the “best by” date is approaching, these products are often marked down by 50% to 90%. If you aren’t checking these ten specific clearance hotspots, you are paying too much.
