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
We update this post with new Dollar General Penny List items weekly. Look for the newest list each Monday afternoon.
Dollar General Penny List for July 23, 2024
Memorial Day Flowers
Yellow Clover Pet Tier Table Items
Rexall Lens Wipes, 30 ct – UPC: 430001449476
Rexall Ear Wax Removal Kit – UPC: 23074805791
Lotrimin Jock Itch Antifungal Powder Spray, 4.6 oz – UPC: 311017410318
Icy Hot Pro Pain Relief Cream, 1 oz – UPC: 41167007822
Wyler's Light Peach Iced Tea Drink Mix, 6 ct – UPC: 72392351206
Wyler's Pink Lemonade, 12 qt – UPC: 72392351138
Jelly Belly Drink Mix Sticks, 6 ct – UPC: 859801007486
Good & Smart Green Super Smoothie
Good & Smart Citrus Sunshine Super Smoothie
Good & Smart7 Super Fruits Juice
Hellman's Real Mayonnaise Jar, 15 oz
Additional Markdowns for July 23, 2024
$1 Purple Clover Spring Items – 90% off
Face Masks and Bandanas – 90% off
What Is the Dollar General Penny List?
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.
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.
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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.
Here's our quick cheat sheet on how to find penny items at Dollar General:
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.
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. 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.
Note: 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.
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Past Dollar General Penny Lists
July 2024
Dollar General Penny List for July 16, 2024
Kari Fruits Strawberry Applesauce 4 Count
Gerber Natural Baby Food Apple Strawberry Banana 4 Ounce Jar
Additional Markdowns for July 16, 2024
Memorial Day Flowers – 90% off
Yellow Clover Pet NCI Table – 90% off (Look for pet beds as low as $0.80 and harnesses as low as $0.50. These items are scattered all throughout the store)
Dollar General Penny List for July 9, 2024
Graduation Party
Graduation Seasonal
Additional Markdowns for July 9, 2024
Memorial Day Flowers – 70% off
Purple Clover Home $1 Items – 70% off
Reusable Face Masks & Bandanas – 70% off
Yellow Clover Pet NCI Table – 70% off
Blue Dot Toys – 50% off
Gray Dot Socks – 50% off
Beehive Home – 25% off
Blue Print Home – 25% off
Safari Home – 25% off
Select Electronics – 25% off
Shades of Gray Home – 25% off
As Seen on TV – 10% off
Dollar General Penny List for July 2, 2024
Brown Dot Home
This includes items like the Retro Frigidaire Mini Fridge (reg. $35), Comfort Bay Fleece Throw (reg. $5), Comfort Bay Super Soft Throw (reg. $12), Comfort Bay Bath Towel (reg. $2), True Living Single Storage Ottoman (reg. $20), Glass Canister with Lid (reg. $3)
Additional Markdowns for July 2, 2024
Graduation Party – 70% off (was 50% off last week)
Graduation Seasonal – 70% off (was 50% off last week)
Memorial Day Flowers – 70% off (was 50% off last week)
Reusable Face Masks & Bandanas – 70% off (was 50% off last week)
Yellow Clover Pet NCI Table – 70% off (was 50% off last week)
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