Resources & Tools

Essential guides, tools, and community resources for penny hunting

Complete HD Penny Guide

Download the full PDF guide with all strategies, tips, and reference materials in one convenient document. Perfect for offline reading and printing.

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Quick Reference

Price Ending Decoder

  • $.01 = Penny item (buy immediately)
  • $.03 / $.02 = Final markdown before penny
  • $.06 / $.04 = Mid-clearance (check weekly)
  • $.00 = Initial clearance (add to watch list)

Best Times to Hunt

  • Weekday mornings (less competition)
  • Tuesday/Wednesday (markdowns often appear)
  • End of season (major clearance cycles)
  • After holidays (seasonal items penny out)

What to Bring

  • Phone with Home Depot app installed
  • Reusable shopping bags
  • List of SKUs to check
  • Patience and politeness

One-Page Cheat Sheet

Essential info on a single page - perfect for keeping in your wallet or phone

Price Decoder

$.01PENNY!
$.03 / $.02Final markdown
$.06 / $.04Mid-clearance
$.00Initial clearance

Pro Tips

  • ✓ Shop weekday mornings
  • ✓ Check end caps & clearance aisles
  • ✓ Use self-checkout
  • ✓ Be polite to staff

Community Guidelines

The penny hunting community thrives on respect, honesty, and sharing. Remember:

  • Always be courteous to store staff - they're just doing their job
  • Don't clear shelves - leave items for others
  • Share your finds to help the community
  • Never resell penny items for profit
  • Report outdated information to help keep resources current
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