12 Secret Shopping Hacks That Walmart Doesn’t Want You to Know

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Walmart is known for its great deals, but a little insider knowledge can help you save even more. Here are some tips for getting the best price on your Walmart purchases.

1. Ask Your Walmart Store to Price Match

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This will depend on your store manager’s decisions, but Walmart may do a price match if you find a lower price elsewhere.

While Walmart doesn’t guarantee price matching when compared to cashback sites like Rakuten or Capital One Shopping, you can still maximize your savings by combining these cashback rewards with other available Walmart discounts, coupons, and promotions.

Talk about a winning combo!

2. Get to Know Your Local Walmart

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Each store is different, so get to know your Walmart and pay attention to when certain items go on sale.

3. Shop Early in the Day

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Some Walmart locations restock throughout the day, but those that don’t only restock overnight.

By shopping earlier in the day, you’ll give yourself the best chance of snagging the items you’re looking for and avoid crowds competing for sale items.

4. Join Ibotta

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Ibotta offers coupons and free items. The app can be used on your smartphone or added as a Google Chrome extension.

5. Use Walmart’s Great Value Line

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Walmart’s brand offers a variety of reasonably priced generic items.

The secret is that many Walmart brand items are from the same manufacturers and contain the same ingredients as name-brand items; they’re just sold in different packaging.

6. Track Your Favorite Items Using BrickSeek

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BrickSeek is a website that tracks items from larger retailers, including Walmart, and compares prices across stores.

7. Use Hidden Clearance Hacks

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You can find some of the best and biggest hidden clearance item hacks on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

8. Look for Discounted Gift Cards

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Using discounted gift cards will give you an additional percentage off. They’re available for purchase on Raise and eBay.

9. Know What to Buy in Bulk

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Some items, like laundry detergent, are best purchased in bulk, while others, like condiments, are not. Do some research before you go.

10. Take Advantage of the Scan & Go Option

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This option is available for Walmart+ members, and it allows you to avoid the checkout line entirely.

11. Keep an Eye on Returns

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Most Walmart locations sometimes have steeply discounted items in their returns section.

12. Buy Items Online With an In-Store Pickup Option

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Often, Walmart offers a heftier discount for items purchased online with an in-store pickup option if you use the company’s website to make the purchase.

Shop Smart and Save Big

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These tips can help you maximize your Walmart shopping experience without straining your wallet. From taking advantage of price matching to using apps and buying in bulk, each tip can contribute to significant savings.

Start using these strategies today, and see how much you can save on your next shopping trip.

 

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