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Current Dollar General Penny List: No New Items (But 90% Off Markdowns Added)

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Did you know that you can score Dollar General deals for just $0.01 with the Dollar General Penny List? (It's a list of specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General.) The list changes weekly, and we update it on Monday afternoons. Be sure to bookmark this article so you can check for the latest penny sale items which might be hiding on your store's shelves each Tuesday.

You won’t have to clip any coupons to save, but you will have to visit a Dollar General store in person to hunt for these penny deals. In addition to the penny items, new clearance items are added each week. These items are worth keeping an eye on because their discounts increase weekly until they eventually reach just $0.01.

Ready to become a penny-shopping pro? We’ll help you learn where penny items might be located in your store, how to find them, how to double-check prices, and what to say to your cashier. Move over, basic couponing at Dollar General; the Penny List is where the real action is.

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This Week's Dollar General Penny List: No New Markdowns

We update this post with new Dollar General Penny List items weekly. Look for the newest list each Monday afternoon.

No new penny items for Dec. 17, 2024.

Markdowns for Dec. 17, 2024:

  • Dolly Parton Home — 90% off

  • Fall Harvest — 90% off

  • Select Charcoal — 50% off

What is the Dollar General Penny List?

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The Dollar General Penny List is just a list of the specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General this week (if you're able to find the items still on shelves, that is).

Penny items are actually mistakes. They're specific products that Dollar General has marked down to $0.01 so that store employees know to remove them from the shelves.

But sometimes employees miss pulling these items from the sale floor, and this leaves the penny items out on the shelf where customers can find them.

Typically these penny items have already been heavily discounted — usually by more than 90% — and Dollar General is having a hard time getting rid of the inventory.

KCL TIP: Dollar General penny markdowns usually happen on Tuesdays, so head to the store early every Tuesday to see if you can find them.

Want a heads up on what'll cost just a penny soon? Check out the items that are currently marked at 90% off. These deals might stick around for a week, or maybe a few weeks, before they drop down to just a penny.

The biggest thing to remember when penny shopping is to pay attention to the size, flavor, and count of the item you're looking for. Everything must match with what's listed on the current Penny List in order to get the $0.01 price.

Related: You can discover super cheap items at Walmart with our secrets to finding Walmart hidden clearance.

Where are Dollar General Penny Items in my store?

Penny items at Dollar General aren't organized in one single aisle. Instead, you'll need to look throughout the store.

I have the best luck finding penny items in the clearance sections. But don't skip the normal-priced areas of the store. And according to one of our Dollar General deal hunting experts at The Krazy Coupon Lady, you might need to do a little digging.

"It's good practice to check the totes on the top shelves .... people hide stuff in 'em just before they penny so they can rack up. It's obnoxious, but I've learned to check and grab at 90% if I want the stuff!" — Sarah V., KCL staffer

Here's our quick cheat sheet on how to find penny items at Dollar General:

Cheat sheet showing how to shop the Dollar General penny list each week.

Things to Know About the Dollar General Penny List

1. Dollar General employees are technically supposed to sell you the penny items.

The Dollar General Employee Handbook states that employees should sell you items marked down to a penny. However, be aware that some stores might not let you buy these items when they scan for $0.01 at the register, even though the policy indicates they should. If this happens, you can gently remind the cashier about the policy. If they still refuse, kindly ask them to remove the penny item from your transaction.

2. Grab all the Dollar General penny items you can before you get to the checkout line.

Be prepared to get one shot to purchase the exact quantity you want. If you go to the register with just one item, this will alert the cashier to pull the rest off the shelf, and they might not let you buy it.

3. Whatever you do, don't ask employees to help you find penny items.

Please don't! Remember, these are items that the employees should have already pulled from the shelf. Don't even talk to the employees about the penny items. And please, please, please ... don't call corporate about a penny item situation.

4. Be aware of "Penny Resets."

Keep an eye out for "Penny Resets" at Dollar General. Items priced at a penny will stay that way until they get "reset." This happens when the item gets restocked at Dollar General, causing the system to revert the price back to full.

So if last season's items are still hanging around when the new season's stock comes in, they'll all jump back up to full price, which means no more $0.01 price tag.

Related: Learn how to shop a Dollar General clearance event.

5. Use the Dollar General app to check a penny item's price before going to the register.

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You can use the Dollar General mobile app (iOS / Android) to price scan any items before you go to the register. Just be sure to check that your Dollar General app is the newest version available before you go into the store each Tuesday when the penny markdowns happen. And make sure you set your location to the store where you're shopping. This will ensure you're getting the most up-to-date prices.

There's not a separate Dollar General Penny List app, in case you were wondering.

KCL TIP: Some Dollar General registers aren't updating on Tuesdays to reflect the updated price. If your store has the new system or self-checkout, the prices may not reflect on Tuesday morning. Check back in the afternoon or on Wednesday.

6. Check our list every Monday afternoon for the latest Dollar General Penny List.

In addition to checking our post, you can use social media hashtags. We love to follow #dollargeneralpennyitems, #dgpennyfinds, #dgdeals, and #dgclearance on Instagram.

Related: Want more tips on using your phone for couponing? Check out the top apps to save big without paper coupons.

Past Dollar General Penny Lists

December 2024

No new penny items for Dec. 10, 2024.

No New Penny Markdowns for Dec. 3, 2024

November 2024

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 26, 2024

  • Halloween Apparel and Socks

  • Halloween Seasonal

  • Halloween Stationery/Party

  • Halloween Candy

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 13, 2024

  • 3-Piece Comforter Set — UPC: 086569432902

  • 3-Piece Quilt Set — UPC: 812538034071

  • 3-Piece Twin Sheet Set — UPC: 841700220219, 841700213235, 841700213006

  • Aveeno Calming Baby Lotion — UPC: 381370036456

  • Bag Clips — UPC: 192598467966

  • Bath Runner — UPC: 850021488123

  • Bee Canister — UPC: 430001406998

  • Bird Cage — UPC: 680041626027

  • Blue Stripe Pillow — UPC: 784857887891

  • Blue Throw Blanket — UPC: 021166164450

  • Butter Dish — UPC: 840104912911

  • Candle — UPC: 843473104918

  • Candle with Wooden Lid — UPC: 430001859015

  • Coffee Cup Set — UPC: 691466485939

  • Duracell Batteries (Check All) — UPC: 041333116013

  • Fidget Glow Slug — UPC: 841437146905

  • Gentle Steps Baby Lotion — UPC: 072785143937

  • Glass Bottle — UPC: 691466919373

  • Haribo Zing Sour S’ghetti — UPC: 42238723375

  • Johnson’s Bedtime Cream — UPC: 381371195947

  • Johnson’s Vapor Bath — UPC: 381371177257

  • Lightweight Spackling — UPC: 075339026137

  • Manual Can Opener — UPC: 192598468277

  • Metal Canister — UPC: 786460434813

  • Mini Basketball Ball — UPC: 052125142349, 052125130445

  • Mini Chips Ahoy — UPC: 44000006792

  • Mossy Oak Tumbler, 25oz — UPC: 691466974556, 691466974563

  • Painter’s Caulk — UPC: 075339026090

  • Pitcher Set — UPC: 8993373377935

  • Plastic Spatula — UPC: 192598469557

  • Ritz Bits Cheese Crackers — UPC: 44000006778

  • S22 Flip Flops

  • Stainless Steel Tumbler — UPC: 430001389062

  • Velvet Pillow — UPC: 784857901733

  • Yard Pong Toy — UPC: 430002049194

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 10, 2024

  • 5-Hour Energy Shot-Ex Sour Apple — UPC: 719410730017

  • Altoids Mints Arctic Peppermint — UPC: 22000007698

  • Altoids Smalls Peppermint Sugar-Free Breath Mints, 0.37 oz — UPC: 22000009739

  • Andes Mint Choc Snap Bar — UPC: 41186187505

  • Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix, 15.25 oz — UPC: 16000409927

  • Brownie Brittle, Salted Caramel, 5 oz — UPC: 711747012385

  • Candyrific Candy Fan Unicorn Mermaid, 0.53 oz — UPC: 609454666093

  • Candyrific Fan Minions, 0.53 oz — UPC: 609454647085

  • Cinnadust Seasoning Blend, 3.5 oz — UPC: 41351502164

  • Clover Valley Breakfast Blend Single Serve Cups, 12 ct — UPC: 21600104424

  • Clover Valley Donut Shop Coffee Single Serve Cups, 24 ct — UPC: 21600104080

  • Clover Valley E0131 Sweetener Saccharin, 100 ct — UPC: 890812001964

  • Clover Valley E0203 Tenderizer Meat, 4.25 oz — UPC: 76114693513

  • Clover Valley E0654-Seasoning Everything Bagel, 2.5 oz — UPC: 76114696859

  • Clover Valley E0660 Grinder Pink Salt, 3 oz — UPC: 8908001105804

  • Clover Valley Meat/Ch Combo Beef & Cheddar — UPC: 47500015240

  • Clover Valley Meat/Ch Combo Pepperoni & Cheese — UPC: 47500015257

  • Clover Valley Single Serve Cups Smooth Dark Roast, 24 ct — UPC: 21600105445

  • Clover Valley Variety Pack Potato Chips, 18 ct — UPC: 57664009306

  • Divine Dark Chocolate Standard — UPC: 852749004395

  • Divine Milk Chocolate Bar — UPC: 852749004401

  • Freedent Peppermint Chewing Gum, 15 pk — UPC: 22000009265

  • Freedent Spearmint Chewing Gum, 15 pk — UPC: 22000009203

  • Gamesa Sabrosas Crackers, 3.45 oz — UPC: 686700020373

  • Haribo Gold Bears Standard — UPC: 42238301832

  • Haribo Zing Sour S’ghetti — UPC: 42238723375

  • Jack Link's Jerky Chew Original — UPC: 17082000453

  • Jack Link's Tender Bites Teriyaki — UPC: 17082460714

  • KitKat Crispy Wafers Birthday Cake — UPC: 34000452262

  • Life Savers Gummies Collisions, 3.22 oz — UPC: 22000285300

  • Lindt Chocolate Hazelnut Classic — UPC: 9542433949

  • M&M's Chocolate Candies Brownie Standard — UPC: 40000555391

  • Mentos Gum Sour Grape — UPC: 73390015121

  • Mentos Gum Sour Strawberry — UPC: 73390015114

  • Mounds Coconut and Dark Chocolate Candy Bars, King Size, 3.5 oz – 4 ct — UPC: 34000005215

  • Nerds Candy Variety — UPC: 79200003364

  • Oreo Dirt Cake Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Limited Edition, 10.68 oz — UPC: 44000077396

  • Planters Pistachios Spicy Cajun — UPC: 29000025790

  • Project 7 Gum Mini Bubble — UPC: 844911007334

  • Reese's and KitKat Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy Miniatures Variety Bag, 20.4 oz — UPC: 34000452002

  • Reese's Big Cup Stuffed Chips — UPC: 34000939367

  • Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Football Candy Pack, 1.2 oz — UPC: 34000474714

  • Reese's Nutrageous Standard — UPC: 34000000050

  • Reese's Stuffed Puffs Standard — UPC: 34000229154

  • Rev Energy Polar Mint Gum Extra Strength — UPC: 850015661310

  • Rev Energy Polar Mint Gum Regular — UPC: 850015661075

  • Rev Energy Spearmint Gum Extra Strength — UPC: 850015661112

  • Rev Energy Spearmint Gum Regular — UPC: 850015661150

  • Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, 1.35 oz — UPC: 44000002114

  • Ritz Limited Edition Buttery-Er Crackers, 13.7 oz — UPC: 44000077730

  • Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 1.38 oz — UPC: 44000002107

  • Russell Stover Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Mint Patties Candy, 2.5 oz 5 ct — UPC: 77260096920

  • Sour Patch Kid Theatre Box RWB, 3.08 oz — UPC: 70462011326

  • Stacker 2 Chew B12, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022207

  • Stacker 2 Chew Diet, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022191

  • Stacker 2 Chew Energy, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022238

  • Stacker 2 Chew Sleep, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022221

  • Starburst Fave Reds Candy, 3.2 oz — UPC: 22000293701

  • Starburst FaveReds Chewy Candy — UPC: 22000292094

  • Sweetarts Chewy Ropes Share Size — UPC: 79200235444

  • Trident Gum Tropical Mega Pack — UPC: 12546014793

  • Trident Mega Bubblegum Sugar-Free Gum, 10 ct — UPC: 12546015615

  • Truvia Sweetener Stevia, 40 ct — UPC: 812130020052

  • Twix Cookie Dough Singles — UPC: 40000583516

  • Twizzler Strawberry Single — UPC: 34000005024

  • Voortman Zero Sugar Chocolate Mini Wafers, 6.5 oz — UPC: 67312050673

  • Warheads Rope Candy Ooze Chews — UPC: 32134212394

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 9, 2024

  • Pink Square Swim and Summer Toys

    • Excludes: Bubbles and Chalk

  • Yellow Dot Spring and Summer Accessories and Shoes

    • Excludes: Flip-Flops and Slippers

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 8, 2024

  • $1 Spring Happy Home

  • $1 Summer BBQ Party Products

  • Baking Tier Table

  • Beehive Home

  • Black Paper Party Stationery and Apparel

  • Blue Prints Home

  • Fiesta Tier Table

  • Green Dot Home

  • Safari Home

  • Shades of Gray Home

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 7, 2024

  • Lawn and Garden

  • Camping (Path and Stream)

    • Excludes: Charcoal, Citronella, Coolers, Fans, Grills, Hoses, Lighter Fluid, Live Plants, Potting Soil, Propane

Penny Markdowns for Nov. 5, 2024

  • Aged Party

  • Back-to-School Hardware

  • Back-to-School Stationery

  • Fireworks

  • July 4th Seasonal

  • Kids' Dino Tier Table (Purple Dot Home)

  • MLB/MLS Apparel

  • Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day Apparel

  • NC Summer Insect

  • Patriotic Party

  • Private Brand Sun Care

  • Purple Dot Home

  • Spring Stationery and Party

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