3 Types of Items You Can Score at Dollar General for a Penny
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When you shop at Dollar General, you are on the search for everyday, budget-friendly products for your home, office or community space that costs around one dollar or so. However, what you might not be aware of is the fact that Dollar General actually has items on sale for just one cent. That’s right, one cent.
The Krazy Coupon Lady follows the Dollar General Penny List which rings up certain items available at your favorite discount store for only a penny. The specific products that make the Dollar General Penny List change every single week and shoppers do have to go in person to find out what they are. With that in mind, GOBankingRates did a round up of the three types of items that you can score at Dollar General for a penny.
Also here are expensive-looking products you can score for cheap at Dollar General.
Frozen Foods
When it comes to food that is discounted significantly and will last a while, make sure you stop by Dollar General’s frozen food aisle to get products like pizzas, ice cream and chicken for the low price of a penny.
Seasonal Products
Every month it seems like there is a reason to celebrate and every month you can head to Dollar General to celebrate how much money you’ll save on on things like candy, decorations and more to make the festivities come alive.
Household Essentials
Nothing at home stays working or intact forever and with inflation striking, it’s hard to keep things stocked in your home. Luckily, plenty of homegoods and hardware items are available for you to shop for one cent when they land on the Dollar General Penny List. Make sure you stock up when the deals drop so you are ready to go the next time a home repair comes up or you run out of a must-have item in your home.
More Ways To Shop and Save
It’s not just the Penny List that saves you money, but the way you utilize it and strategize your shopping behavior. Next time you head to Dollar General, consider doing the following.
Keep an Eye Out for Clearance Items
The Penny List is a well kept secret, but it is up to shoppers themselves to spot the clearance items that Dollar Tree is trying to move off the shelves.
Krazy Coupon Lady said keep an eye on these, since they are added weekly and will also eventually reach one cent.
Download the App
The Dollar General mobile app is able to scan any items’ price so you know if it has made the Penny List. No matter where you shop, it’s usually a good idea to download the store’s app in order to save money, advised Marcus Sturdivant, Sr., advisor, managing member and chief compliance officer at The ABC Squared² DBA All Bases Covered.
“If the store allows you to accumulate points based on the dollars you spend on purchases. These points are usually redeemable for discounts or free items,” Sturdivant added.
Shop Within Your Budget
While the Dollar General Penny List is designed to offer markdowns and discounts to shoppers, it is still important to make a personalized budget and stick to it when shopping.
“Take a look at your budget and review your needs and wants because those tend to be blurred lines in most cases,” said Vanessa Martinez, CEO and managing partner of Expressive Wealth. “In general, this means reducing your spending in areas that are not necessary.”
Editor’s note: Availability may vary depending on location.
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Sources
- Krazy Coupon Lady, “Dollar General Penny List: Home, Bath, and Beauty Items Drop to $0.01.”
- Marcus Sturdivant, Sr., The ABC Squared² DBA All Bases Covered.
- Vanessa Martinez, Expressive Wealth.
