Rules as a penny shopper

1. Make Sure You Know These BEFORE Attempting To Penny Shop

   1. NEVER Ask where the penny items are or if they have any penny items.
   2. DO NOT  argue with an employee stating that an item should be a penny.
   3. NEVER ask for a price check. When you get to the register and it rings up more, simply say that you thought it was on sale and tell the cashier you do not want it.
   4. If you believe that an item is a penny, put ALL of those items in your cart. Once you get to the register and the items rings for a penny you CAN NOT go back for more. The store employee removes any other items from the shelf. So if you want it, GRAB THEM ALL.
   5. YMMV – Sometimes different regions will discount quicker than others. Wait until next week and try.
   6. DO NOT go into a store and start ransacking it. Put items back where you found them if you don’t want them. Clean up after yourself.
   7. Penny shopping takes time – Do your homework before going into a store, jot down the info on paper and/or take screen shots of tags/items on your phone. Just an FYI almost ALL penny shoppers have reported not being able to access the internet in stores. So don’t count on being able to get on.
   8. Be familiar with their store policy on penny items. (Will be attached below) Print it out and have with you!!
   9. NEVER call corporate about Penny Items. You may contact the District Manager and let them know that you had items ring for a penny and the cashier/store manager refused to sell them to you.
   10. NEVER give out information about how you learned of penny items.

   What is a Penny Item?

   • A penny item at Dollar General is a item that has gone past the 90% off mark, and the company marks it down to a Penny to indicate it is time to stop selling the product or it has gone out of season.

   Are we allowed to buy Penny Items?

   • The answer is YES! As long as it is on the floor and not the store stock room.

   Can I be Refused a sale on a Penny Item?

   • Your mileage may vary! But at this time according to store policy they are suppose to sale penny items if the customer finds them.

   How do I check if an item is going to ring up a Penny?

   • At this time there is no way to check. Rumors are going around that Dollar General is adding a Price Check option on their app soon. We try to provide UPC’s for you when we can so you can verify products.

   I can’t find any Penny Items, What do I do?

   Then the Penny items may have been pulled from your store before you got there. It is always good to get there as soon as they open. Your mileage may vary!

   Is this at all Dollar General Stores?

   Yes! However, you may not always find penny items. The store could have gotten them pulled before you got there, or there was another shopper before you. Penny shopping is a BIG Your mileage may vary!

   NEW penny items go to a penny on Tuesdays.

   When do Items Penny?

   NEW penny items go to a penny on Tuesdays. You can GOOGLE it for the weekly list! KEYWORD: PENNY LIST DOLLAR GENERAL + Month + YEAR

   For example: penny list dollar general November 2020