Spotted Blog
Guides to store clearance, and what is marked down near you right now.
Guides
How Home Depot Clearance Markdowns Actually Work (From 200,000 Price Checks)
We tracked Home Depot clearance prices across thousands of stores for 60 days. Here is the markdown pattern we saw, how long each step lasts, and how often items really drop to 75% off.
What Is a Home Depot Penny Item, and Can You Actually Buy One?
Penny items are clearance products that ring up for $0.01. Here is what they are, why they exist, why they are hard to find, and what is realistically available instead.
How to Check Home Depot Clearance Stock at Your Store Before You Drive There
Clearance prices and stock differ store by store and rarely show online. Here are the ways to check what is on the shelf near you, and what each one misses.
Is Flipping Clearance on eBay Worth It? The Real Math After Fees
Buying clearance and reselling on eBay can work, but fees, shipping and slow sellers eat most of the margin people expect. Here is how to work out whether a deal is actually worth buying.
Home Depot Clearance Finders Compared: Spotted, Scavenger, Deal Soldier and Free Groups
A side-by-side look at the main ways to find Home Depot clearance and penny deals near you: what each one covers, what it costs, and who it suits.
Spotted vs Scavenger: Which Clearance Finder Fits You?
Spotted and Scavenger both show in-store clearance near you. Here is how they differ on stores covered, penny items, price and resale data.
Spotted vs Deal Soldier: App or Community?
Deal Soldier is a paid Discord community; Spotted is a map of in-stock clearance. Here is how they compare on price, format and what you actually get.