About Penny Central
Penny Central is the official companion site for the Home Depot One Cent Items Facebook community-a group of 32,000+ members dedicated to finding clearance items marked down to $0.01 at Home Depot stores.
What This Guide Covers
- What pennies are - How Home Depot's clearance system works and why items get marked to $0.01
- Clearance lifecycle — Understanding markdown patterns and timing to predict penny status
- Digital tools — Using the Home Depot app for pre-hunt research and inventory checking
- In-store strategies — Physical store tactics for finding clearance items efficiently
- Checkout procedures — What to expect at the register and how to handle common situations
- Facts vs myths — Separating accurate information from common misconceptions
- Responsible hunting - Community guidelines for ethical penny shopping
Join the Community
Connect with fellow penny hunters, share finds, and get the latest tips: