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.
Essential Tools
BrickSeek
Check inventory and prices at your local Home Depot stores
Price CheckingHome Depot Store Finder
Official store locator with hours and phone numbers
Store LocatorHome Depot App
Official app for checking prices and product availability
Mobile ToolsHome Depot One Cent Items Group
Active community sharing finds and tips
CommunityQuick 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- Report outdated information to help keep resources current