It’s kind of the worst when you buy that comforter for $59.99 only to see that another store has it for $49.99. But if you know the stores that price match, you can get the absolute lowest price every time you shop.
Price matching allows you to shop at one retailer but pay another retailer's lower price. It's a convenient way to save money because it can prevent you from making an extra trip to another store. It also allows you to buy something in the moment and still get a lower price if the price drops later.
Here's a list of retailers that price match their competitors or themselves, at the time of your purchase or afterwards. Each store has a different price match policy when it comes to exclusions and the list of retailers they’ll price match. And some of them have recently changed, like the Target price match policy. But don’t worry — we laid out all the price matching info you need for each store right here.
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1. Best Buy will price match select online retailers and local competitors up to 15 days after your purchase.
What to Know about Best Buy Price Matching
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Best Buy price matches at the point of purchase and within 15 days of purchase.
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No price matching on third-party sellers.
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No price matching the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Check out Best Buy's full price match guarantee.
Who does Best Buy price match?
Best Buy price matches its own online prices in-store and vice-versa. And if it lowers its own prices within the return period, it'll match those too. It matches local retail competitors (including their competitors’ online prices), plus a few online-only retail competitors:
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Abt
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Amazon
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Apple
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B&H Photo Video
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BJ’s Wholesale Club
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BrandsMart USA
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Costco
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Crutchfield
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Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Home Depot
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Lowe’s
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Menards
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Microcenter
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
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P.C. Richard
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RC Willey
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Sam’s Club
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Target
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Walmart
How do I get a Best Buy price match?
Bring in the ad or the listing with the lower price on your phone and show it to a Best Buy store associate. For online purchases, connect to Best Buy Chat or call (888) 237-8289.
2. Target will price match its own prices only.
What to Know about Target Price Matching
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Target matches only its own prices, not competitors'. You must request a price match within 14 days of purchase.
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No price matching store to store. If the price at one Target store is cheaper, you can't ask for a price match at the store across town.
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Target extends its price-match policy during the holidays beyond the usual 14 days. Last year's holiday price match guarantee ran from Nov. 7 - Dec. 24, 2024. If the price of an item you purchase in-store or online drops at Target during this period, you can request a price adjustment by bringing your proof of purchase to Guest Services.
Check out Target's new price matching policy.
Who does Target price match?
Only itself. Target no longer price matches competitors. You can ask Target to match its online or in-store prices within 14 days of your purchase (or at the time of your purchase).
How do I get a Target price match?
Bring in proof of the lower price to a Target store near you and show it to associates in the checkout lane or at the Guest Services desk. For Target.com purchases, contact Target Customer Service or call (800) 591-3869.
3. Walmart will only price match Walmart.com.
What to Know About Walmart Price Matching
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Walmart will only price match at the time of purchase, not after the purchase.
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Walmart matches its online prices for in-store purchases and nothing else. No competitor price matching. And no requesting price matches for online purchases.
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No price matching Black Friday, Cyber Monday, clearance, Rollbacks, or other limited-time promotions.
See Walmart's price match policy.
Who does Walmart price match?
Only itself. Walmart stopped matching competitors years ago.
How do I get a Walmart price match?
When shopping in-store, ask the cashier at the register or an employee at the Customer Service desk for a price match for the item you found on Walmart.com.
4. The Home Depot will price match any local or online competitor, including Amazon, but not wholesale retailers.
What to Know About The Home Depot Matching
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Home Depot price matches at the point of purchase and within 30 days of purchase.
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No price matching on seasonal, discontinued, or clearance items.
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No price matches on Black Friday prices or other holiday sale prices.
See the full Home Depot price-match policy.
Who does The Home Depot price match?
Home Depot will match its own prices, but only for online purchases if the price falls after you make the purchase. If you're asking for a price match at the point of purchase, they don't price match their own online pricing in-store or in-store pricing online. They also won't match store to store.
However, they'll price match local brick-and-mortar competitors (excluding wholesale retailers) and online competitors, both at the time of purchase and within 30 days of purchase. These are the online competitors they'll match:
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Lowe's
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Menards
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Amazon
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Walmart
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Best Buy
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Target
How do I get The Home Depot price match?
If you’re shopping in-store, just show the ad, printout, or screenshot of the competitor's lower price to the cashier before you make your purchase. If you’re shopping online, call (800) 466-3337.
5. Lowe’s will price match any local competitor and about a dozen online retailers.
What to Know About Lowe's Price Matching
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Lowe's price matches at the point of purchases and within 30 days of purchase.
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No price matching on custom products, discontinued items, or bundled offers.
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No price matching on seasonal or Black Friday prices.
Read the full Lowe's full Lowest Price Guarantee policy.
Who does Lowe’s price match?
Lowe’s doesn't offer a list of competitors it price matches, because it'll price match any local competitor (must be in the same ZIP code), as well as online retailers, as long as the item you're trying to price match is able to be shipped to your address.
Lowe's will match its own online prices in-store, but it won't price match store to store.
How do I get a Lowe’s price match?
Bring the ad, printout, or photo of the lower price to your Lowe’s store and show it to an associate. They’ll validate the competitor’s price and complete your price match when you check out. If you’re shopping on Lowes.com, call (800) 465-6937.
6. Nordstrom will price match competitors within 10 days of your purchase.
What to Know About Nordstrom Price Matching
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You can request a Nordstrom price match at the point of purchase or within 10 days of purchase.
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No price matching flash sale, auction, or outlet store pricing.
See the full Nordstrom price matching policy.
Who does Nordstrom price match?
Nordstrom price matches itself, competitors, and vendor sites like Freepeople.com and Nike.com. It won't price match outlet store pricing.
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Amazon (except for third-party sellers)
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Bloomingdale’s
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Finish Line
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Foot Locker
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Free People
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Kate Spade
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Macy’s
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Mr. Porter
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Neiman Marcus
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Net-A-Porter
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Nike
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Saks Fifth Avenue
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Sephora
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Shopbop
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Ulta
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Zappos
How do I get a Nordstrom price match?
To request a Nordstrom price match in-store, bring the current ad or competitor’s online listing to the store and show it to a Nordstrom associate. For Nordstrom.com purchases, you can submit your price match request online.
7. Dick’s Sporting Goods will price match almost anyone within 14 days of your purchase.
What to Know About Dick's Sporting Goods Price Matching
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Dick's will price match at the point of purchase and within 14 days after.
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In addition to the competitors' below, Dick's will match prices from its sister stores (Public Lands; Golf Galaxy; and Going, Going, Gone).
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No price matching prices from flash sales, BOGO offers, clearance deals, or warehouse stores.
Check out the full Dick’s price match policy.
Who does Dick’s Sporting Goods price match?
Dick's Sporting Goods price matches their own prices (just not Dick's Outlet prices) and the prices of these retailers:
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Academy Sports
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adidas
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Amazon (except for items from third-party sellers, even if they’re fulfilled by Amazon)
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Bass Pro Shops
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Big 5
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Cabela’s
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Champs
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Dunham’s
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Eastbay
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Edwin Watts
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Fanatics
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Finish Line
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Foot Locker
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Hibbett
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Just Bats
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Kohl’s
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Macy’s
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Nike
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Nordstrom
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Patagonia
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PGA Superstores
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Scheels
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Sportsman Warehouse
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Target
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The North Face
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Under Armour
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Walmart
How do I get a Dick’s Sporting Goods price match?
Bring proof of the lower price into your local Dick’s store and show it to an associate. If you qualify, the associate will complete your price match right at the register. For online purchases, call (877) 846-9997.
8. Kohl’s will price match Kohls.com and their competitors’ in-store prices.
What to Know About Kohl's Price Matching
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You must request a Kohl's price match in-store at the point of purchase or with 14 days.
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No price matching during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
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No price matching for competitors' online prices. Kohl's matches competitors' in-store prices only.
See the full Kohl's price match policy.
Who does Kohl's price match?
Kohl's doesn't provide a list of competitors it will match. It simply matches all "non-wholesale retailers with physical stores and online presence." Kohl's also excludes all brands that are excluded from coupons, which is a long list, so you’ll need to do some research to see if your item is even eligible.
Kohl's also matches its own Kohl's.com prices in-store.
How do I get a Kohl’s price match?
If you're asking for a price match based on a Kohls.com price, you can show proof on your phone. For competitor price matching, technically you need to print out the competitor’s ad before you bring it to your Kohl’s cashier for a price match. Yes, the Kohl's price match policy specifically says you must print a copy. The printout you bring in must show the current price, a description of the item, and the competitor’s current retail or sale price for the item. To get a price match online, start a conversation with Kohl’s customer service.
9. PetSmart will match pretty much anyone’s prices except for Temu.
What to Know About PetSmart Price Matching
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PetSmart will price match only at the point of purchase, not after.
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No price matching on grooming services, BOGO deals, free gift with purchase promos, or anything advertised as clearance.
See the full PetSmart price matching policy.
Who does PetSmart price match?
They match pretty much any brick-and-mortar or online competitor. The only exceptions are eBay, third-party marketplace sellers on Amazon and Walmart, and Temu. They'll also match their own online prices in stores.
How do I get a PetSmart price match?
Bring proof of the lower price to PetSmart and show it to an associate before you make your purchase. For online purchases, call (888) 839-9638.
10. Ashley Furniture will price match Amazon only.
What to Know About Ashley Furniture Price Matching
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Ashley Furniture price matches for online purchases only.
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Ashley Furniture price matches only at the point of purchase, not after.
See the full Ashley price match policy.
See the full PetSmart price matching policy.
Who does Ashley Furniture price match?
Amazon.com. The product must be sold and fulfilled by Amazon (no third-party sellers).
How do I get an Ashley Furniture price match?
Start a chat with Ashley Customer Service and request your price match. They’ll review and verify your request and let you know if you qualify for the lower price.
11. Michaels price matches tons of competitors.
What to Know About Michaels Price Matching
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You can request a price match at the point of purchase or within seven days of purchase.
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No price matching on clearance prices, cut-to-order fabric, sewing machines, and select brands.
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You can't stack Michaels coupons on top of a price match.
Check out the full Michaels price match policy.
Who does Michaels price match?
Michaels price matches itself. If you spot a lower price online than you find in-store, Michaels matches it. If you buy something from Michaels and the price falls later (either in its print ad or online), Michaels will match it.
It also matches any brick-and-mortar retailer, and the following online retailers. Their exclusions are pretty standard — they don’t match volume or wholesale pricing (like from Costco or Sam’s Club) or prices for clearance, closeout, or used items.
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AtHome.com
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HobbyLobby.com
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HomeDepot.com
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Kohls.com
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Lowes.com
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OfficeDepot.com
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PartyCity.com
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PopShelf,com
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Staples.com
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Target.com
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Walmart.com
How do I get a Michaels price match?
Bring the ad, printout, or photo with you to the register, and ask an associate to validate your request. To price match online purchases from Michaels, call (800) 642-4235.
12. Staples offers price matches for in-store purchases only within 14 days of purchase.
What to Know About Staples Price Matching
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You can request a price match at the point of purchase or within 14 days of purchase.
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You must request the price match in-store.
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No price matching for Black Friday or Cyber Monday prices.
Check out the full Staples price match policy.
Who does Staples price match?
As long as you buy the item in-store, Staples will match its own prices or any prices offered by qualified competitors if they fall within 14 days of purchase:
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Office Depot
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Target
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Walmart
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Best Buy
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Amazon.com
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FedEx Office
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The UPS Store
How do I get a Staples price match?
Bring proof of the lower price to your local Staples store and show it to an associate or someone at their customer service desk.
13. Office Depot price matches identical items in-store and online.
What to Know About Office Depot Price Matching
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You can request a price match at the point of purchase or within 14 days of purchase.
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No price matching on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or holiday sale pricing.
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No price matching on closeout, clearance, or liquidation pricing.
See the full Office Depot price match policy.
Who does Office Depot price match?
Office Depot price matches its own online prices in-store, as well as in-store prices online. Plus, it matches the following competitors:
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Amazon (just not third-party sellers)
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Best Buy
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Staples
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Target
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Walmart (just not third-party sellers)
If you’re placing a copy or custom printing order, they’ll only match prices from a FedEx Office or the UPS store.
How do I get an Office Depot price match?
For in-store purchases, bring in the competitor’s ad and show it to an Office Depot associate. For online purchases, call (800) 463-3768.
14. Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops will price match competitors within a 100-mile radius or any qualified online retailer.
What to Know About Cabela's and Bass Pro Price Matching
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You can get a price match only at the time of purchase, not after.
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Cabela's will also beat a competitor's price by 5% if you're a Club member.
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No price matching on the following types of prices: flash sale, hot buy, or bundled offers.
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Limit of two price matches per day per customer.
See the full Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops policy.
Who will Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops price match?
Both Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops will price match identical items from any in-store competitor within a 100-mile radius. Cabela's matches its online prices in-store and vice-versa. It also matches these online competitors:
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Academy Sports
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Amazon (excludes items sold by third-party sellers)
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Backcountry
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Brownells
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Cheaper Than Dirt
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Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Field & Stream
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L.L.Bean
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Mack’s Prairie Wings
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Midway USA
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Optics Planet
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REI
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Scheels
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Sportsman’s Warehouse
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Tackle Warehouse
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Walmart (exclude items sold by third-party marketplace sellers)
How do I get a price match from Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops?
Bring the competitor’s ad to the register at the time of your purchase and ask the associate to match the price. To price match online, call (800) 227‑7776.
15. JCPenney matches any retailer’s in-store or online prices within 14 days of your purchase.
What to Know About JCPenney Price Matching
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You can request a JCPenney price match at the point of purchase or within 14 days.
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You can use coupons and employee discounts on top of a price match.
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JCPenney has no blackout dates so, yes, you can request a price match on Black Friday prices.
See the full JCPenney policy.
Who does JCPenney price match?
JCPenney price matches its online prices in-store and vice-versa. It doesn't offer a specific list of competitors it price matches, because it matches pretty much all of them. The only exclusions are marketplaces, third-party sellers, and auction sites. If the price requires you to have a membership card, it’s also off the table, so if you want to price match Costco and Sam's prices, you can only request a price match if the price is available to everyone.
How do I get a JCPenney price match?
Bring a printout of the ad showing the lower price to your local JCPenney store, or show the lower price on your phone. Whatever proof you bring, you need to show the entire item description and pricing information. For online orders, call (800) 322-1189 to get the process started.
16. Newegg price matches a bunch of online retailers within 14 days of your purchase.
What to Know About Newegg Price Matching
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You can request a price match at the time of purchase or within 14 days of purchase.
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Newegg price matches only certain items. Look for the “Price Match Guarantee” badge.
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They don’t price match items that are subject to MAP (minimum advertised price) pricing, which doesn’t let them go lower than an agreed-upon amount.
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No price matching on any prices advertised during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Green Monday, or their FantastTech Sale.
See the full Newegg policy.
Who does Newegg price match?
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Amazon.com (just not third-party sellers)
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BestBuy.com
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Cdw.com
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Crutchfield.com
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Dell.com
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GameStop.com
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OfficeDepot.com
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OfficeMax.com
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Sears.com
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Staples.com
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Target.com
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Walmart.com (just not third-party sellers)
How do I get a Newegg price match?
To request a price match on an eligible item, fill out this form online and Newegg will evaluate and respond to your request.
17. Dell will match price competitors within 14 days, but price matches itself within 30 days of purchase.
What to Know About Dell Price Matching
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You have 30 days to request a price match on items from Dell. You've got 14 days to request a price match on prices you spot from certain competitors.
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Dell matches only certain products: personal computers, tablets, or monitors. Since electronics have so many specs, Dell is really strict about price matching. The product you find at a lower price must match the product you buy at Dell in terms of all these specs:
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Graphics solution (i.e. GPU)
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Hard disk drive capacity
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Keyboard (backlit/wireless)
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Memory
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Mobile broadband
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Operating system
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Processor
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Screen size and resolution
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Security features
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Touch capability
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Services
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See Dell's full policy.
Who does Dell price match?
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Amazon.com
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Apple.com
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BestBuy.com
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BHPhotoVideo.com
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HP.com
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Frys.com
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Lenovo.com
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MicroCenter.com
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Newegg.com
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NeweggBusiness.com
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OfficeDepot.com
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OfficeMax.com
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Sears.com
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Staples.com
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Target.com
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TigerDirect.com
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Walmart.com
How do I get a Dell price match?
Call (877) 275-3355 or start a chat with a Dell customer service representative.
What stores never price match competitors?
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you’re asking which stores price match, you should know these frequently-asked-about retailers don’t price match competitors. Ever.
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Amazon
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Barnes & Noble
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Costco
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CVS
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GameStop
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Macy’s
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Petco
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REI
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Sam’s Club
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Target
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Ulta
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Walgreens
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Walmart
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Wayfair
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