Target 是美國的購物天堂! Target's Valentine's Clearance

I thought for sure, Target will mark down their Valentine's merchandise further today, but it looks like 90% off will be tomorrow. At least we know these items are 75% off now. Even the Dollar Section in the Target stores has all their RED dot items (most likely Valentine's-related items) marked down to 50% off.

I was at my closest Target store last week and there wasn't a lot of useful Valentine's Day merchandise left on the shelves. I believe Target has been trimming its inventory, so there are not many things left for markdowns.

In examining what exactly do I need from the Target's Valentine's clearances, I realized that as my kids get older, the need for Valentine's boxed cards diminishes. I am looking for cute Valentine's t-shirts for my daughter (and maybe for my son too), but I think girls are more into the Valentine's theme than boys.

I have also tried to curtail buying more than I need at Target (even if the item is dirt cheap), thus avoid making my house another de facto Target warehouse. I have stopped anticipating what I will need a year (or two) down the road.

It's still hard to NOT making the pilgrimage to Target when I know the 90% off is in full swing.

Here is the general markdown schedule for Target (it does vary store to store):

YEAR-ROUND:

Monday -- Infants department, Kids clothing and Electronics (maybe food also)

Tuesday -- Women's clothing, Domestics

Wednesday -- Men's clothing, Garden, Toys, Health and Beauty

Thursday -- Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares, Sporting Goods, Luggage

Friday -- Cosmetics, Hardware, Auto, Home Improvement and Jewelry

HOLIDAYS:

All holidays except Christmas follow the 3-3-2 rule:

The first 3 days after the holiday are 50% off.
The next 3 days are 75% off.
The next 2 days are 90%.
After that it goes to salvage.

Valentines 3-3-2

Easter 3-3-2

4th of July 3-3-2 (since it's always on July 4, the schedule stays the same)
July 5 = 50% off
July 8 = 75% off
July 10 = 90% off

Halloween(since it's always on Oct. 31, the schedule stays the same)

Nov 1st = 50% off
Nov 4th = 75% off
Nov 7th = 90% off

Thanksgiving 3-3-2