The secrets that Target doesn't want you to know

The secrets that Target doesn't want you to know - Everybody loves a good sale. Whether you're shopping for skincare items, clothing, food, or really anything else, there are deals in Target that you likely never knew existed. If you're an avid Target shopper who's always looking for a good deal, click through the following gallery for discount dos and don'ts.

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Bring your own bags - Don't opt for the plastic option at this store. At most Target locations you will receive a discount of $0.05 for each of your own bags that you use.

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You don't need a credit card for benefits - If you are hesitant to sign up for a Target REDcard because of credit score concerns, fear not—you can get the 5% savings with a Target debit card instead.

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Sales are scheduled - Monday is children’s clothes and electronics. Tuesday is women’s clothes and pet products. Wednesday is furniture and men's clothing. Thursday is sporting goods and toys. Friday is cosmetics, jewelry, and car items.

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You don't need a gift receipt - If you want to return a gift you often aren't required to have proof of purchase. You can receive a gift card instead, but the exchange must be in the store.

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A four means final clearance - Prices that in $0.04 will not be marked down again.

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Use your smartphone to save a bundle - No need to print! The free app from Target sends out at least 10 coupons per week. Just pull out your phone at the register and get ready to let the savings roll in.

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Shop for toys in January and July - The biggest sales on children's toys are during the months of January and July. Do Christmas shopping for the kids early this year and cash in on the savings!

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There's a limit on returns - Good news: You can make returns without a receipt if you have an ID and the card you paid with. However, there's a catch. Without a receipt, you can only return up to $75 worth of items per year.

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You can make mail returns for free - The only thing you need to do is go online and print out a prepaid return label. The shipping fees will be completely covered by Target.

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Double up on the savings - You can use manufacturer coupons and in-store coupons at the same time on any Target product. Take advantage of this discount and kill two birds with one stone.

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If the price ends with eight or six—you're in luck! - If the price tag on a clearance item ends in $0.06 or $0.08 then that means it will be marked down again. It will likely remain on sale for around two weeks.

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Never miss a sale again - If you buy a product and then realize within two weeks that it has gone on sale, you can bring it back to Target and ask for a price adjustment.

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Don't just count on ads - Advertisements often leave out big discounts. If you go into a Target store, check out the clearance signs. The end date for the sale is often posted at the bottom.

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Hop on Dollar Spot deals - The area at the front of the store for items discounted to prices between $1 and $3 is the place for true bargain shoppers. Believe it or not, even these items can get marked down between 50% and 70% off.

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You can request a rain check - If a Target store runs out of stock on a sales item you wanted, you can buy it at the sales price when it's restocked. All you have to do is ask Guest Services for a rain check on the product.

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Save time and money - If time is money then there's good news for Target shoppers in select US cities: you can place your order online and pick it up on the curb, skipping the line altogether.

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Cartwheel is a helpful tool - This handy-dandy app offers even more weekly deals and discounts than the regular Target application.
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Goodwill has brand-new Target products - If these in-store or online saving options aren't enough, you can always stop by Goodwill. Any last markdown items at Target that don't sell are donated to this used clothing chain.
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The price matching policy is top-notch - If you can find a better price on an item from one of Target's competitors all you need to do is bring in the ad and they will match the price. Score!
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Prepare to wait if you pay with a check - Those who opt to pay with a check instead of cash or card must wait 10 days before receiving a refund.

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Take advantage of freebies - In addition to typical coupons and markdowns, you can actually receive free gift cards at Target if you buy a certain amount of various products such as makeup or diapers.

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Return electronics sooner rather than later - Unlike other Target products, tech items must be returned within 30 days of the initial purchase.

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The price tag tells all - If you look closely, there is a small number in the upper right-hand corner of Target's clearance price tags. That value is the percentage you're saving on the sales item.
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REDcard holders can make later returns - Aside from saving 5% on all purchases, those who hold a Target credit card have 30 more days to return an item than other Target shoppers.
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You can always save $5 on $50 purchases - Target has an online offer to save at least $5 on purchases of $50 or more that runs nearly all year. Unfortunately, this discount is not available for in-store purchases.

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Try a cash-back app - If you sign up for an account with Ebates, Checkout 51, Ibotta, or BeFrugal you can get money back for shopping at Target.

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Go online for weekly ads - If you don't want to sign up for an app or look through the newspaper, you can find deals on the Weekly Ad section of Target's website to see what sales are going on.

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Tweet away - Though Target's Twitter page is mostly filled with ads, if you look closely you can see alerts for big discounts or free shipping promotions.

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Take advantage of discount gift cards - If you buy gift cards on sites like Giftcard Zen or Gift Card Granny then you can get up to 10% off your bill. On top of that, you can also add coupons to save even more!

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LIFESTYLE Shopping tips

Whether it be on sporting goods, clothes, electronics, or all of the above, everyone loves a good deal. However, many avid Target shoppers often miss out on deals that aren't regularly advertised by the store. There are many things you can do both inside and outside of the store to save you money. If you're on a budget and obsessed with Target, click through the following gallery to see some discount tips and tricks to live by.