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Four Tips for Scoring the Best Labor Day Liquidation Deals
Labor Day weekend brings some of the best clearance pricing of the year, especially on summer goods stores are eager to move. A little strategy helps stretch those savings even further.
Set a Sale Alert and Get There Early
Head Straight to the Back
Clearance and liquidation racks are almost always tucked toward the back of the store, away from the full-price front displays.
Know When to Buy
Prices on clearance items often drop further as the weekend goes on, so it can pay to wait a day or two if an item isn't likely to sell out.
Ask About Everything
Store associates can sometimes apply additional discounts, price-match competitors, or point out markdowns that aren't obviously marked, so it's always worth asking.
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