How to Shop a Clearance Sale

clearance sales provide an excellent opportunity to stock up on new clothing at thrift store prices. To maximize the potential of a clearance sale, it is important to arrive on the first day of the sale with a clear plan of action.

Be at a clearance when the store opens to maximize savings. If you are attending a widely publicized savings event, then it is highly likely many of the best items will be gone in a hurry. If you have items you specifically need or want, then arrive at the earliest possible moment to the sale.

Step 2Pick your first department carefully at the clearance sale. If you are shopping for the entire family, it is a good idea to plan out which sections you want to hit first. Men's clothing sections at department stores are usually the first to sell out, so this department is the best to stop at first. Women's departments usually have such a wide selection that they will not sell out of common sizes for hours.

Step 3Do not look for your size exclusively, focus on styles. Skim the clearance racks and let your eye fall on styles, colors, and cuts you like, then search out your size. Searching for a size takes up more time than eliminating a particular garment based on preference, so eliminate as much as possible before looking for your size will maximize savings.

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