15 Secret Clearance Pages on Major Retailers That Most Shoppers Never Find
Most shoppers never make it past the homepage sales banners. They see "Up to 50% Off" splashed across the top of a website, click through to a curated collection of barely-discounted items, and assume that's the best the store has to offer.
It isn't.
Deep inside nearly every major US retailer's website is a clearance section that works differently from the polished promotional pages up front. These are the shelves where overstock goes to die, where last season's inventory gets quietly marked down to prices that would make the marketing team nervous. And most shoppers never find them.
We spent time digging through the back corridors of 15 major retailers so you don't have to. Here's the map.
1. Amazon: The Outlet Store
Amazon's "Amazon Warehouse" and "Amazon Outlet" sections are two different animals. The Warehouse deals with open-box and returned items at steep discounts — often 30–50% off — with condition grades ranging from "Like New" to "Acceptable." The Outlet section carries overstock items that are brand new but deeply marked down.
How to find it: Search "Amazon Outlet" directly in the search bar, or go to amazon.com/outlet. Filter by department to narrow your hunt. Electronics, kitchen, and home goods tend to have the most inventory.
Pro tip: The Warehouse deals rotate constantly. Check back frequently, and always read the condition notes carefully before buying.
2. Walmart: The Clearance Rollback Hub
Walmart's online clearance section is genuinely massive but buried under layers of promotional content. The dedicated clearance page often features items marked down 50–80%, especially in categories like toys, seasonal decor, and small appliances.
How to find it: Navigate to walmart.com and look for "Clearance" in the department sidebar, or type "walmart.com/cp/clearance" directly. Filter by your local store to see what's also available for same-day pickup.
Pro tip: Walmart's in-store clearance often doesn't match the website. Cross-reference both for the best finds, and use the Walmart app to scan barcodes in-store to see if a deeper markdown is available online.
3. Target: The "Deals" Tab Goldmine
Target hides some of its best markdowns under a "Deals" tab that most shoppers skim past. Within that section, "Clearance" filters can surface items discounted 30–70%, with the deepest cuts on seasonal items and home decor.
How to find it: target.com/c/clearance. Also check the "Weekly Ad" section, which sometimes includes clearance items not listed elsewhere on the site.
Pro tip: Target's clearance pricing follows a markdown schedule — items typically hit 15%, then 30%, then 50%, then 70% over several weeks. If you can wait, patience pays off significantly.
4. Best Buy: Open-Box and Outlet Deals
Best Buy's open-box section is a treasure trove for electronics buyers willing to accept packaging that's been opened. Items are tested, graded, and discounted — sometimes 20–40% below retail — with a return policy that still applies.
How to find it: bestbuy.com/site/misc/open-box/pcmcat311200050001.c. Filter by condition grade (Excellent, Good, Fair) and category.
Pro tip: "Excellent" condition open-box items from Best Buy are often indistinguishable from new. The savings on TVs, laptops, and appliances can be substantial.
5. Home Depot: The "Special Buy" Section
Home Depot's clearance and special buy section doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. Appliances, tools, and building materials show up here at significant markdowns, often because of cosmetic damage, discontinued colorways, or overstock.
How to find it: homedepot.com — search "Special Buy" or "Clearance" in the search bar. Also check the "Savings Center" in the navigation menu.
Pro tip: Appliance clearance at Home Depot can be especially deep. Scratch-and-dent refrigerators, dishwashers, and ranges regularly appear at 30–50% off.
6. Lowe's: The "Closeout" Section
Similar to Home Depot, Lowe's has a closeout section that surfaces discontinued and overstocked items. Flooring, lighting, and outdoor furniture are frequent categories.
How to find it: lowes.com/l/closeout.html or search "closeout" in the Lowe's search bar.
7. Macy's: The Lowest Price Guarantee Clearance
Macy's has a clearance section that's easy to overlook but can yield serious discounts on clothing, bedding, and housewares — particularly after major sale events like July 4th or Black Friday.
How to find it: macys.com/shop/sale/clearance. Sort by "Price: Low to High" to surface the deepest markdowns first.
8. Nordstrom Rack: The "Clear the Rack" Events
Nordstrom Rack already sells discounted Nordstrom merchandise, but during "Clear the Rack" events (held several times a year), clearance items get an additional 25% off. These events are time-limited and genuinely worth watching for.
How to find it: nordstromrack.com/sale/clearance. Sign up for email alerts to catch Clear the Rack event announcements.
9. Kohl's: The "Clearance" Filter You're Probably Ignoring
Kohl's clearance section combined with Kohl's Cash stacking can make for genuinely impressive savings. The key is filtering by clearance within specific categories rather than browsing the general clearance page.
How to find it: kohls.com — select any category, then filter by "Clearance" on the left sidebar.
10. Wayfair: The "Closeout" and "Open Box" Sections
Furniture and home decor at Wayfair can be expensive, but the platform's closeout and open-box sections offer the same items — or very similar ones — at 20–50% discounts.
How to find it: wayfair.com/daily-sales/open-box or search "closeout" in the search bar.
11. Chewy: The "Clearance" Pet Supplies Section
Pet owners, take note. Chewy's clearance section surfaces discontinued or overstocked pet food, toys, and accessories at meaningful discounts.
How to find it: chewy.com/b/clearance-deals-1151
12. GameStop: The "Pre-Owned" and "Clearance" Combo
GameStop's pre-owned section is well-known, but their clearance section for new merchandise is often overlooked. Older console accessories and games can drop to surprisingly low prices.
How to find it: gamestop.com — filter by "Clearance" in the search results.
13. Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic: The Shared Clearance Ecosystem
All three Gap Inc. brands share a clearance infrastructure. Each brand's clearance section is substantial and refreshes frequently, with additional markdowns during promotional events.
How to find it: oldnavy.com/shop/clearance, gap.com/browse/sale.do, bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/sale.do
14. Staples: The "Clearance" Tech and Office Section
For home office supplies, tech accessories, and furniture, Staples' clearance section is underutilized. Printer ink, office chairs, and monitors show up here at solid discounts.
How to find it: staples.com — search "clearance" or navigate via the Deals tab.
15. Overstock (now Bed Bath & Beyond): The Entire Model
The relaunched Bed Bath & Beyond (operating on what was formerly Overstock.com) essentially runs as a permanent clearance operation for home goods. The entire platform is built around discounted inventory.
How to find it: bed-bath-beyond.com — browse by category and sort by price.
Setting Up Alerts So You Never Miss a Markdown
Finding these sections once is great. Getting notified when new deals drop is better. Here's how to stay ahead:
- Google Alerts: Set alerts for terms like "[Retailer name] clearance" or "[Product] open box deal"
- Honey and Capital One Shopping: Both browser extensions track price drops and alert you automatically
- SlickDeals and DealNews: Community-driven deal sites where members post clearance finds in real time
- Retailer email lists: Yes, they're annoying, but clearance event announcements are often email-only
- ShopFreeda: We curate the best active deals so you don't have to do all this hunting yourself
The deals are out there. They're just not on the homepage.
