Did you know that you can score Dollar General deals for just $0.01 with the Dollar General Penny List? (It's a list of specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General.) The list changes weekly, and we update it on Monday afternoons. Be sure to bookmark this article so you can check for the latest penny sale items which might be hiding on your store's shelves each Tuesday.
You won’t have to clip any coupons to save, but you will have to visit a Dollar General store in person to hunt for these penny deals. In addition to the penny items, new clearance items are added each week. These items are worth keeping an eye on because their discounts increase weekly until they eventually reach just $0.01.
Ready to become a penny-shopping pro? We’ll help you learn where penny items might be located in your store, how to find them, how to double-check prices, and what to say to your cashier. Move over, basic couponing at Dollar General; the Penny List is where the real action is.
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This Week's Dollar General Penny List
For Nov. 5 - 9, we have new penny items. Be sure to look at the date of each list before hunting.
We update this post with new Dollar General Penny List items weekly. Look for the newest list each Monday afternoon.
Penny Markdowns for Nov. 10, 2024
5-Hour Energy Shot-Ex Sour Apple — UPC: 719410730017
Altoids Mints Arctic Peppermint — UPC: 22000007698
Altoids Smalls Peppermint Sugar-Free Breath Mints, 0.37 oz — UPC: 22000009739
Andes Mint Choc Snap Bar — UPC: 41186187505
Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix, 15.25 oz — UPC: 16000409927
Brownie Brittle, Salted Caramel, 5 oz — UPC: 711747012385
Candyrific Candy Fan Unicorn Mermaid, 0.53 oz — UPC: 609454666093
Candyrific Fan Minions, 0.53 oz — UPC: 609454647085
Cinnadust Seasoning Blend, 3.5 oz — UPC: 41351502164
Clover Valley Breakfast Blend Single Serve Cups, 12 ct — UPC: 21600104424
Clover Valley Donut Shop Coffee Single Serve Cups, 24 ct — UPC: 21600104080
Clover Valley E0131 Sweetener Saccharin, 100 ct — UPC: 890812001964
Clover Valley E0203 Tenderizer Meat, 4.25 oz — UPC: 76114693513
Clover Valley E0654-Seasoning Everything Bagel, 2.5 oz — UPC: 76114696859
Clover Valley E0660 Grinder Pink Salt, 3 oz — UPC: 8908001105804
Clover Valley Meat/Ch Combo Beef & Cheddar — UPC: 47500015240
Clover Valley Meat/Ch Combo Pepperoni & Cheese — UPC: 47500015257
Clover Valley Single Serve Cups Smooth Dark Roast, 24 ct — UPC: 21600105445
Clover Valley Variety Pack Potato Chips, 18 ct — UPC: 57664009306
Divine Dark Chocolate Standard — UPC: 852749004395
Divine Milk Chocolate Bar — UPC: 852749004401
Freedent Peppermint Chewing Gum, 15 pk — UPC: 22000009265
Freedent Spearmint Chewing Gum, 15 pk — UPC: 22000009203
Gamesa Sabrosas Crackers, 3.45 oz — UPC: 686700020373
Haribo Gold Bears Standard — UPC: 42238301832
Haribo Zing Sour S’ghetti — UPC: 42238723375
Jack Link's Jerky Chew Original — UPC: 17082000453
Jack Link's Tender Bites Teriyaki — UPC: 17082460714
KitKat Crispy Wafers Birthday Cake — UPC: 34000452262
Life Savers Gummies Collisions, 3.22 oz — UPC: 22000285300
Lindt Chocolate Hazelnut Classic — UPC: 9542433949
M&M's Chocolate Candies Brownie Standard — UPC: 40000555391
Mentos Gum Sour Grape — UPC: 73390015121
Mentos Gum Sour Strawberry — UPC: 73390015114
Mounds Coconut and Dark Chocolate Candy Bars, King Size, 3.5 oz – 4 ct — UPC: 34000005215
Nerds Candy Variety — UPC: 79200003364
Oreo Dirt Cake Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Limited Edition, 10.68 oz — UPC: 44000077396
Planters Pistachios Spicy Cajun — UPC: 29000025790
Project 7 Gum Mini Bubble — UPC: 844911007334
Reese's and KitKat Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy Miniatures Variety Bag, 20.4 oz — UPC: 34000452002
Reese's Big Cup Stuffed Chips — UPC: 34000939367
Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Football Candy Pack, 1.2 oz — UPC: 34000474714
Reese's Nutrageous Standard — UPC: 34000000050
Reese's Stuffed Puffs Standard — UPC: 34000229154
Rev Energy Polar Mint Gum Extra Strength — UPC: 850015661310
Rev Energy Polar Mint Gum Regular — UPC: 850015661075
Rev Energy Spearmint Gum Extra Strength — UPC: 850015661112
Rev Energy Spearmint Gum Regular — UPC: 850015661150
Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, 1.35 oz — UPC: 44000002114
Ritz Limited Edition Buttery-Er Crackers, 13.7 oz — UPC: 44000077730
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 1.38 oz — UPC: 44000002107
Russell Stover Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Mint Patties Candy, 2.5 oz 5 ct — UPC: 77260096920
Sour Patch Kid Theatre Box RWB, 3.08 oz — UPC: 70462011326
Stacker 2 Chew B12, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022207
Stacker 2 Chew Diet, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022191
Stacker 2 Chew Energy, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022238
Stacker 2 Chew Sleep, 6 ct — UPC: 878114022221
Starburst Fave Reds Candy, 3.2 oz — UPC: 22000293701
Starburst FaveReds Chewy Candy — UPC: 22000292094
Sweetarts Chewy Ropes Share Size — UPC: 79200235444
Trident Gum Tropical Mega Pack — UPC: 12546014793
Trident Mega Bubblegum Sugar-Free Gum, 10 ct — UPC: 12546015615
Truvia Sweetener Stevia, 40 ct — UPC: 812130020052
Twix Cookie Dough Singles — UPC: 40000583516
Twizzler Strawberry Single — UPC: 34000005024
Voortman Zero Sugar Chocolate Mini Wafers, 6.5 oz — UPC: 67312050673
Warheads Rope Candy Ooze Chews — UPC: 32134212394
Other Markdowns for Nov. 10, 2024
Halloween Apparel and Socks — 70% off
Halloween Seasonal — 70% off
Halloween Stationery/Party — 70% off
Halloween Candy — 25% off
What is the Dollar General Penny List?
The Dollar General Penny List is just a list of the specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General this week (if you're able to find the items still on shelves, that is).
Penny items are actually mistakes. They're specific products that Dollar General has marked down to $0.01 so that store employees know to remove them from the shelves.
But sometimes employees miss pulling these items from the sale floor, and this leaves the penny items out on the shelf where customers can find them.
Typically these penny items have already been heavily discounted — usually by more than 90% — and Dollar General is having a hard time getting rid of the inventory.
KCL TIP: Dollar General penny markdowns usually happen on Tuesdays, so head to the store early every Tuesday to see if you can find them.
Want a heads up on what'll cost just a penny soon? Check out the items that are currently marked at 90% off. These deals might stick around for a week, or maybe a few weeks, before they drop down to just a penny.
The biggest thing to remember when penny shopping is to pay attention to the size, flavor, and count of the item you're looking for. Everything must match with what's listed on the current Penny List in order to get the $0.01 price.
Related: You can discover super cheap items at Walmart with our secrets to finding Walmart hidden clearance.
Where are Dollar General Penny Items in my store?
Penny items at Dollar General aren't organized in one single aisle. Instead, you'll need to look throughout the store.
I have the best luck finding penny items in the clearance sections. But don't skip the normal-priced areas of the store. And according to one of our Dollar General deal hunting experts at The Krazy Coupon Lady, you might need to do a little digging.
"It's good practice to check the totes on the top shelves .... people hide stuff in 'em just before they penny so they can rack up. It's obnoxious, but I've learned to check and grab at 90% if I want the stuff!" — Sarah V., KCL staffer
Here's our quick cheat sheet on how to find penny items at Dollar General:
Things to Know About the Dollar General Penny List
1. Dollar General employees are technically supposed to sell you the penny items.
The Dollar General Employee Handbook states that employees should sell you items marked down to a penny. However, be aware that some stores might not let you buy these items when they scan for $0.01 at the register, even though the policy indicates they should. If this happens, you can gently remind the cashier about the policy. If they still refuse, kindly ask them to remove the penny item from your transaction.
2. Grab all the Dollar General penny items you can before you get to the checkout line.
Be prepared to get one shot to purchase the exact quantity you want. If you go to the register with just one item, this will alert the cashier to pull the rest off the shelf, and they might not let you buy it.
3. Whatever you do, don't ask employees to help you find penny items.
Please don't! Remember, these are items that the employees should have already pulled from the shelf. Don't even talk to the employees about the penny items. And please, please, please ... don't call corporate about a penny item situation.
4. Be aware of "Penny Resets."
Keep an eye out for "Penny Resets" at Dollar General. Items priced at a penny will stay that way until they get "reset." This happens when the item gets restocked at Dollar General, causing the system to revert the price back to full.
So if last season's items are still hanging around when the new season's stock comes in, they'll all jump back up to full price, which means no more $0.01 price tag.
Related: Learn how to shop a Dollar General clearance event.
5. Use the Dollar General app to check a penny item's price before going to the register.
You can use the Dollar General mobile app (iOS / Android) to price scan any items before you go to the register. Just be sure to check that your Dollar General app is the newest version available before you go into the store each Tuesday when the penny markdowns happen. And make sure you set your location to the store where you're shopping. This will ensure you're getting the most up-to-date prices.
There's not a separate Dollar General Penny List app, in case you were wondering.
KCL TIP: Some Dollar General registers aren't updating on Tuesdays to reflect the updated price. If your store has the new system or self-checkout, the prices may not reflect on Tuesday morning. Check back in the afternoon or on Wednesday.
6. Check our list every Monday afternoon for the latest Dollar General Penny List.
In addition to checking our post, you can use social media hashtags. We love to follow #dollargeneralpennyitems, #dgpennyfinds, #dgdeals, and #dgclearance on Instagram.
Related: Want more tips on using your phone for couponing? Check out the top apps to save big without paper coupons.
Past Dollar General Penny Lists
November 2024
Penny Markdowns for Nov. 9, 2024
Pink Square Swim and Summer Toys
Excludes: Bubbles and Chalk
Yellow Dot Spring and Summer Accessories and Shoes
Excludes: Flip-Flops and Slippers
Penny Markdowns for Nov. 8, 2024
$1 Spring Happy Home
$1 Summer BBQ Party Products
Baking Tier Table
Beehive Home
Black Paper Party Stationery and Apparel
Blue Prints Home
Fiesta Tier Table
Green Dot Home
Safari Home
Shades of Gray Home
Penny Markdowns for Nov. 7, 2024
Lawn and Garden
Camping (Path and Stream)
Excludes: Charcoal, Citronella, Coolers, Fans, Grills, Hoses, Lighter Fluid, Live Plants, Potting Soil, Propane
Penny Markdowns for Nov. 5, 2024
Aged Party
Back-to-School Hardware
Back-to-School Stationery
Fireworks
July 4th Seasonal
Kids' Dino Tier Table (Purple Dot Home)
MLB/MLS Apparel
Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day Apparel
NC Summer Insect
Patriotic Party
Private Brand Sun Care
Purple Dot Home
Spring Stationery and Party
October 2024
Penny Markdowns for Oct. 29, 2024
No new penny items
Dollar General Penny List for Oct. 22, 2024
Campbell's Chunky Soup Spicy Chicken Noodle, 16.1 oz — UPC: 51000285270
Campbell's Condensed Soup Cream of Potato, 13.3 oz — UPC: 51000224668
Clover Valley E0097 Beans Pinto, 64 oz — UPC: 72579000033
Gentle Steps Swim Pants, Large, 10 ct — UPC: 876254003087
Gentle Steps Swim Pants, Medium, 11 ct — UPC: 876254003070
Gentle Steps Swim Pants, Small 12 ct — UPC: 876254003063
La Choy Canned Soup Hot & Sour, 14.5 oz — UPC: 44300125780
La Choy Canned Soup Miso, 14.5 oz — UPC: 44300121089
La Choy Canned Soup Wonton, 14.5 oz — UPC: 44300112353
Minute Rice Jasmine Rice Ready to Serve Cup, 2 ct — UPC: 17400140311
Minute Rice White Rice Ready to Serve Cup, 2 ct — UPC: 17400140007
Pampers Splashers Size 3, 12 ct — UPC: 37000765134
Pampers Splashers Size 4, 11 ct — UPC: 37000765141
Pampers Splashers Size, 5 - 10 ct — UPC: 37000764540
Dollar General Penny List for Oct. 15, 2024
Blue Dot Toys
Dollar General Penny List for Oct. 8, 2024
C4 Smart Energy Zero Sugar Sparkling Blood Orange Yuzu, 12 oz — UPC: 842595126907
C4 Smart Energy Zero Sugar Sparkling Peach Mango, 12 oz — UPC: 842595117080
C4 Smart Energy Zero Sugar Sparkling Tropical Passionfruit, 12 oz — UPC: 842595126860
GNC Total Lean Layered Lean Bar Girl Scout Thin Mints — UPC: 48107214876
GNC Total Lean Layered Lean Bar Whipped Chocolate Mousse — UPC: 48107196158
Dollar General Penny List for Oct. 1, 2024
No new penny items
September 2024
Dollar General Penny List for Sept. 24, 2024
Summer BBQ Food (ice pops, snow cones, condiments, and more)
Dollar General Penny List for Sept. 3, 10, and 17, 2024
No new penny items
August 2024
Dollar General Penny List for Aug. 27, 2024
Alani Nu Protein Bar Cookie Dough, 1.62 oz — UPC: 810030512066
Alani Nu Protein Bar Peanut Butter Crisp, 1.62 oz — UPC: 810030510949
Ritz Crackers Garlic Butter, 13.7 oz — UPC: 44000031176
Dollar General Penny List for Aug. 20, 2024
Fixodent Plus Precision Hold & Seal Denture Adhesive Cream, 2 oz — UPC: 76660300217
Dollar General Penny List for Aug. 13, 2024
Bad Monkey Chocolate Chunks, Peanut & Pretzel — UPC: 628110499615
Bad Monkey Dark Chocolate Chunks — UPC: 628110499622
Haribo Cherries 8 oz — UPC: 42238300033
Haribo Zing Sour Streamer — UPC: 42238750050
Jolly Rancher Bites, Awesome Twosome 2-in-1 Fruit Flavored Soft Candy, 6.5 oz — UPC: 10700450166
Jolly Rancher Sour Gummies Original Assorted Fruit Flavored Candy, 13 oz — UPC: 10700858788
Kit Kat Thins Share Pack, 7.37 oz — UPC: 34000937882
Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip Sour Candy, 3 Flavors, 1.4 oz — UPC: 79200160678
Payday Peanut Caramel Snack Size, 1 ct — UPC: 10700859105
Russell Stover Sugar Free Caramel Chocolate Candy Squares, 3 oz — UPC: 77260095558
Starburst Airs Gummies, Original, 4.3 oz — UPC: 022000288844
Starburst Airs Gummies, Sour Tropical, 4.3 oz — UPC: 22000288912
Starburst Gummies Duos, 5.8 oz — UPC: 22000021724
Sweet Smiles Gummies Ice Cream 5 oz — UPC: 818480018596
Sweet Smiles Gummies Tropical Mix Foamy 5 oz — UPC: 8690840210305
Sweet Smiles Gummies Fruit Mix Foamy 5 oz — UPC: 8690840210299
Sweet Smiles Gummi Jungle Animals, 5 oz — UPC: 8690840221332
Sweet Smiles Gummi Strawberries, 4.5 oz — UPC: 8690840210275
Trolli Gummy Creations, 6.3 oz — UPC: 41420052286
Trolli Sour Brite Tropical Llamas Gummi Candy, 3 oz — UPC: 41420069857
Twizzlers Twists Wild Berry Flavored Chewy Candy, 16 oz — UPC: 34000432752
Warheads Ooze Chews Theater Box, 3.5 oz — UPC: 32134212264
Dollar General Penny List for Aug. 6, 2024
$1 Purple Clover Spring Items
Face Masks and Bandanas
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