10 SHOPPING SECRETS Dollar General Doesn't Want You to Know!
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Күн бұрынSave a bunch of money at Dollar General with these 10 amazing secrets I discovered! Everyone knows Dollar General is a great place to shop, but with these tips you will save a LOT more!
**Please remember: Do NOT mention Penny Items to DG employees. ALWAYS be nice to DG employees and be respectful of the store inventory.
Links mentioned in the video:
Dollar General Coupon Policy: bit.ly/3yuPFR7
Dollar General Penny Shopping Policy: bit.ly/3jj7Cxp
Dollar General Facebook Page: bit.ly/2Y1hJPl
Check out these amazing pages/people for Penny Shopping tips/tricks:
FB Group Dollar General Penny Deals: bit.ly/3sN229T
FB Group Dollar General Penny Shopping: bit.ly/38fF95n
@ChristaCoupons
@AliciaSavings
Codes:
FW = Fall/Winter
SS = Spring/Summer
19 = 2019
20 = 2020
21 = 2021
Thanks to @DoItOnaDime for inspiring me to make this video! Check out her video here: • 10 Dollar General Shop...
I've been shopping at Dollar General for a long time. I often hunt for Dollar General Deals and Dollar General secrets so this video is long over due. People always ask me for Dollar General shopping secrets every month. A lot of people think the cheapest stuff is Dollar Tree Shopping but really these 10 shopping secrets will get you things a lot faster.
In this video The Deal Guy is showing you tips that are better than just checking the dollar general ad for next week or simple dollar general couponing. If you've seen the Mashed video on Dollar General then this dollar general penny shopping video will definitely interest you! If you're hunting for penny shopping dollar general 2021 info or the penny list for dollar general today.
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@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP as it helps me in the KZfaq algorithm! 😀 Also, I forgot to mention - DO NOT MENTION Penny Items to DG employees. ALWAYS be nice to DG employees and be respectful of the store inventory. Do you have a tip when it comes to shopping at Dollar General? Let me know in the comments 👇
@rstuff1605 2 жыл бұрын
I gave this comment a thumbs up. Hope you have a good day Matt
@rstuff1605 2 жыл бұрын
I just went back up & gave the video a thumbs up too lol
@lilyalexi3905 2 жыл бұрын
Keep bringing us more fabulous deals....we truly appreciate your help saving us money. 🥰😷
@Nana08- 2 жыл бұрын
You also should mention when u make these “ videos” .. the #1 rule DO NOT ASK DG EMPLOYEES FOR PENNY ITEMS 🤔. Always so quick to make these videos , ruin it for the penny shopping , then people run to dollar general and ask where the penny items are 😡
@Auroramystic 2 жыл бұрын
if you you code dhar mann then you can get 10 percent off ur purchuse for a limited time only at the cash regester
@timpowell6901 2 жыл бұрын
Living in the Midwest, this helps since there’s a DG every 450 feet.
@chandragraham8198 2 жыл бұрын
They r here in ky. I live in a very very small farming community and we have 4 one on each side of the county.
@kryptonikdoses 2 жыл бұрын
lol, same in the south! there can be 3 stores on a block.
@shannidru9302 2 жыл бұрын
No doubt. Every 250ft here in Iowa. 🤣Getting pretty ricockulous.
@WatTehHell 2 жыл бұрын
Ironically I'm in the few places in the Midwest where DG is scarce, we have Dollar Tree instead. Wisconsin is weird. 😕
@thedrewmackattack 2 жыл бұрын
Same in Alabama
@official_adan 2 жыл бұрын
If any of yall decide to start looking for pennies the #1 rule is: DO NOT ask employees about penny items They're not supposed to technically sell them so if alot of people start asking questions all it does is raise red flags and reminds the employees to pull the items next time
@denasharpe2393 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice!! Thank you so much!!
@ambernic177 2 жыл бұрын
@@amythompson6869 I know right! 😒
@tammycoffelt1909 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, thanks
@viewer409 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you should never ask about penny items. But you’re wrong about them not being obligated to sell the penny item/s to you. The Dollar General Policy instructs the cashier to sell the items at 1c and then ask the customer where they found the items. Then they are to pull the remaining inventory after the customer is taken care of. Look up the policy yourself. ….now you’re correct that the penny inventory shouldn’t be on the floor to begin with, they should have pulled the items off the floor. …but that is why the system is in place. It’s brilliant. It is basically free Quality Control done by customers that don’t care about freshness, they just want a mega deal. If the items are on the floor after corporate told the staff to pull them, that’s free and open game. The store has to destroy a lot of the items once they are pulled back, so what’s the hard in me getting the items at a penny, and to remind the management “hey you aren’t rotating stock like you should be”.
@willowsverge3046 2 жыл бұрын
@@amythompson6869 i just cringed when i heard him say penny shopping! People have gotten in huge fights at the check out counter here because the checkers wont let them buy the penny stuff because theyre convinced theyll get in trouble since they hadnt had time to pull the penny stuff. I personally saw a woman go straight to the clerk and all but scream “hey, were did you put the penny stuff at?” She was told it was all pulled the night before. She got mad, yelled a bit and left. Meanwhile, i had two small bags of dog food in my cart, for a penny each. Thank God she didnt notice them with the other stuff!
@candidawojcik6356 2 жыл бұрын
Just a thought, if you are scanning items at Dollar General with the app make sure to have it set for your specific store, One store may have items that are discounted that another Dollar General does not .
@HealthyistheNewSexy 2 жыл бұрын
@@AMC2050NY When stores get down to a few items, it’s not atypical for the software to register as Out of Stock. Run into that problem multiple times 😉
@technosugarcreations1956 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. I worked at Dollar General for YEARS and after the app was updated with the scanner? I can't tell you how many times Karens would curse me out because, "Oh, this scanned for this price! Why is it ringing differently on your register?" "Is your app set for a different Dollar General location, by chance?" "Are you questioning me, peon?! Just rectify the price already!" "Sorry, but if the item is only supposed to be that price for other locations and not ours, then it's not within my..." "Shut up and get me a manager, you sorry little *****!". ... granted it was sweet when I would do a turnaround and present myself as the manager on duty, but still... oy... this is why I went freelance artist the MOMENT the opportunity presented itself...
@joannerankhorn994 2 жыл бұрын
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@Christina-dc3sx 2 жыл бұрын
My area DGs I guess don’t allow the scan option. I have never been able to get ANY item to scan in any of the 3 stores where I live 🤔
@kattriella1331 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I can't tell you how many times I've been yelled at because something scans for a different price in the app than it scans for because the person has their store location set for a different store.
@sherylclements2846 2 жыл бұрын
Matt, this is awesome. I try to find clearance items at WalMart for $1 to $2, example: Toddler girls one piece bathing suits were clearance priced for $1, along with boys basketball type shorts and sleeveless shirts also $1. I buy a few, then when I have a box full I donate to the food and clothing bank to help those in need. It gives me a thrill getting things first quality at that price and helps parents who are going through tough times provide for their kids. A total Win-Win and your videos help do just that! Now I have Dollar General’s secrets!! God bless!!
@Ultimatecruegirl 2 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Sheryl.
@marydecker2562 2 жыл бұрын
How kind of you. Great idea!
@valnpaulvanorden 2 жыл бұрын
There's like 5 dollar shelves in one area...kind of like dollar tree inside dollar general.
@valnpaulvanorden 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt...remind people to use their over the counter rx cards in the health isle...it even works for toilet paper!!!!
@damuthaunit 2 жыл бұрын
@@valnpaulvanorden How does this work? Which over the counter rx cards and where do you get them?
@judybeckner6559 2 жыл бұрын
Generally, I find my DG has much higher prices than Dollar Tree or Walmart. I live in Texas.
@juliebaker6969 2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty much a given that it will have higher prices than Dollar Tree. EVERYTHING in Dollar Tree is a dollar or less, but then many things in Dollar Tree are seconds. That means that there are irregularities, flaws, and other issues with these products. These mistakes may show, or they might NOT, but you have to CLOSELY examine anything you buy from Dollar Tree. Just because something has the word "Dollar" in their name, DOESN'T make it a dollar store, Dollar General and Family Dollar are 2 good examples of this. In our area, Find that Dollar General and Walmart are about EQUAL where products of the same QUALITY is concerned.
@janebowles9203 2 жыл бұрын
Dollar general has many items that are the same price as Walmart, plus they have specials and discounts. I live in Arkansas.
@MedCodingGoddess 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliebaker6969 - Dollar Tree is great for disposable aluminum pans, parchment paper, waxed paper, and foil. The quality for all has been great, in the foil's case got the job done, and far better than paying grocery store prices for them.
@juliebaker6969 2 жыл бұрын
@@MedCodingGoddess yeah, those kind of things are fine, though they DO tend to have less in them than the more expensive brands. When I said they were lower quality and seconds I was thinking more of things like dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, toys things like that. Food is usually fine, though you DO have to watch out for size differences. And oddly enough there are SOME things that it's actually CHEAPER to get elsewhere. They round some things down to a dollar, and some things UP to a dollar. I really like shopping there, but You have to be careful. I've gotten dishes for example that have had flaws in the glaze, or they won't sit flat, or the pattern is misprinted, stuff like that. If that kind of thing doesn't bother you, it's an economical place to shop.
@jarvindriftwood 2 жыл бұрын
@@MedCodingGoddess Yeah I find Dollar Tree is great for a cookout, party or vacation. Even some of their food can be decent like snacks, drinks and seasonings. I'm just leery of their meats and frozen foods. I also quit buying their batteries, they never last long and in some cases never work at all. Oh and their Books and DVDs can also be good. The DVDs at my store go quickly though.
@thischosenlife7626 2 жыл бұрын
We have a brand spanking new DG in our little town of 400 people. So far they are keeping it real nice. We are thrilled to have it in our tiny town.
@dannyocean7090 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I have to ask where is this town of only 400 people?
@leed1318 2 жыл бұрын
My MIL lives in a town of 300 in the absolute center of GA. Their DG has been there for a few years now and is lovingly called The Mall. It beats the heck out of having to drive a minimum of 20-30 miles each way just to pick up a couple of items.
@thischosenlife7626 2 жыл бұрын
@@leed1318 I’m stealing that! I love it! 😂
@donnaglover5601 3 ай бұрын
@@dannyocean7090u 11:26
@martinasteelers 3 ай бұрын
double check your receipts
@shelleywilliams8201 2 жыл бұрын
I coupon at DG almost everyday. I bought Christmas gifts for an orphanage with 30 kids for less than $100. 3 outfits a piece plus stocking with hygiene products.
@eb4600 2 жыл бұрын
I love your energy and positive outlook. How you mention your family and the items they would enjoy or find helpful. The fact that you love to dig out the information none of us would bother with or have the time and energy to investigate is very appreciated!!
@grimala 2 жыл бұрын
I just started working at DG and let me tell you- one of the biggest things in the training videos was that you should try to sell as much as possible and encourage spending (within reason, nothing hugely expensive but at least something)- they want you to know deals and are not shy whatsoever about it. I’m sure it varies from location to location but baseline what is supposed to be from corporate level is an eagerness to sell things
@nadiasvlog8290 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Not sure if your still emplyed by dg but i was wondering if he is still correct about dg taking paper manufacturers coupons and would they really stack with the digital coupons that are on the dg app
@dallashoward24 2 жыл бұрын
My brother used to work at one. He worked there for 3 years he really loved that job. Its cool learning all these tricks about DG
@joniangelsrreal6262 2 жыл бұрын
👏👏 who doesn’t love a bargain…? Thanks you are a consumers hero…🥰
@maryluw9915 2 жыл бұрын
Man...who knew shopping at DG would take a degree!!
@jeaniejbutler4911 2 жыл бұрын
I know right.
@pamelaparker7032 2 жыл бұрын
That gave me a headache 😩
@KenS-fq1hj 2 жыл бұрын
@@pamelaparker7032 I got a migraine listening to this
@shellygreenan2407 2 жыл бұрын
not worth the hassle. too complicated. Shop where things are discounted without all the games
@margaretprenger9421 2 жыл бұрын
Hello!! I went to Sam’s Club yesterday to purchase the rubber boot tray you recommended. There were none on shelves. I asked a young man if there were any. He couldn’t Find any, but he checked to see if more came in. He saw that they had gotten more in overnight, but it didn’t show where they were. He and an another young man who help him find out where they were. They looked for about half an hour. They did find the carton of them, and I was so happy to purchase one. The mat was the reason I went to Sam’s in the first place! BTW, I bought cookies as well😎.
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!
@margaretprenger9421 2 жыл бұрын
You’re the best!
@denasharpe2393 2 жыл бұрын
Discounts and great customer services as well...going to renew my membership this weekend!!!!😊
@kathrynharper-seymour8062 2 жыл бұрын
I love shopping at DG on Saturdays. Between the $5 off $25 and overage coupons, in many cases only pay taxes.
@debj5114 2 жыл бұрын
Katherine, is there an site that will teach you from A to Z how to maximize savings. I’ve seen a few but not to maximum advantage! Thanks
@kathrynharper-seymour8062 2 жыл бұрын
@@debj5114 yes ma'am. Williams Ranch Fam. She goes by G'Ma. I thought I was doing pretty well ..then she came along. Oh my goodness. I have made as many as 5 transactions, average $28 and only paid $1.42 for everything! You cannot, however have any $ coming to you. So you want to at least pay something oop. It will be just the remainder of your taxes. Good luck and happy Shopping and Couponing!
@20greeneyes20 2 жыл бұрын
@@kathrynharper-seymour8062 i should go shopping with you! Very savy !!!! You should be very proud you out smart the retailers.
@masterlee4370 2 жыл бұрын
My first job at 16 while in high school was in a grocery store. "National Food Store" owned by Loblaw out of Canada. That was in 1976. I walked 7 miles to and from work my first 5 weeks saving all my checks. I then walked to a department store and bought an English Racer. I have come a long way since then, putting 2 children through college. The sad part is my children do not believe I actually did that. From what I see when I go into a Dollar General they are under staffed. The managers are probably over worked too. Just about all of these big companies it is always about the bottom line. Everyone is replaceable, sad but true. I did enjoy this video as I felt it will help many Dollar General shoppers to save money. Great Job!
@kimgordon3695 4 ай бұрын
CORPORATIONS ruined this World
@landonx2ez 2 жыл бұрын
DO NOT MENTION PENNY ITEMS TO THE WORKERS AND DO NOT MESS THE STORES UP. DO NOT CALL CORPORATE OVER PENNY ITEMS OR ANYTHING RELATED. IF WORKERS DON'T SELL THEM TO YOU JUST SAY OK AND LEAVE. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU MESS IT UP FOR ALL OF US PLEASE 🥺
@iamme4ever24 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for saying it. Lol, now more sharks in the water.
@nikkirex20 2 жыл бұрын
Was just coming to comment this. Lol. Like theres not enough idiots out there asking “Manager Mandy” for pennies. 😂
@wreednelson 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds to me like like you guys were gaming the system there and are now miffed other people know the tricks. It’s really none of your concern… even if you work at DG. The policy makers at DG corporate made the rules. Don’t hate the players, hate the game! It’s NOT the shoppers fault.
@jeand2219 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, boss. I now have one more person telling me what to do.
@denasharpe2393 2 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@BeckyAnn6879 2 жыл бұрын
Buy the spices. Seriously. They are just as good as Mccormick/Lawry/other spice companies. Also, I LOVE the Cart Calculator in the DG app... I know EXACTLY what my total will be at the register! Perfect timing for this, Matt! I do my 'monthly shop' at DG on Friday, and I'm going to try Penny shopping!
@bung2360 2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have any problems shopping or is it pretty easy for you
@christsdisciple3105 2 жыл бұрын
2:40 You don't need the app. It prints on the bottom of your receipt and, if you only shop on Saturday, you will get a coupon for the next Saturday. On the dots and shapes, they are only reduced at certain times based on seasons/sales. Bonus deal 1 could have been, not a pricing error, but rather the item on sale for 50% off(and considering the time, very likely). That's, again, the reason for the dots.
@pamelabrown9484 Жыл бұрын
You need the app for the digital deals. You also must retain the coupon on the $5.00 Sat deal...or be on the app...
@audreyramey9196 2 жыл бұрын
Man :( I miss out on so much not being able to do online ... anything. My local stores also use the color dots to tell us what's on sale for just that week. Yep most stores are messy. That's called, too much work for to few hands in to short a time. God help them, amen.
@wtexasdanielle4266 2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely RIGHT! I managed a DG for about 5 years. They NEVER gave me enough hours to schedule my people to get everything done. I was the only salary employee so I was there way too many hours & still couldn't get it all done.
@debrajohnson382 2 жыл бұрын
The store in my town only has one person from opening until 1:00. They have to put up freight, do the cash register and anything else like cleaning.
@sandyr4656 2 жыл бұрын
@@debrajohnson382 So dangerous for them too😟
@audreyramey9196 2 жыл бұрын
@@wtexasdanielle4266 I've never worked at a DG, but I have worked retail at a major chain store. Have a couple of friends who have worked DG, plus I've made a few more while shopping DG over the years. It's easy to see the problem. Harder to solve, and they aren't the only business showing theses ailments. I'm sure God could fix the problem, but ya gotta ask. He won't step in unless asked. IDK, but I got a few ideas.
@ritamiller8521 2 жыл бұрын
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@CraftsUnLeashedbyRobin 2 жыл бұрын
I LOATHE Wal-Mart. I will shop at DG, Dollar Tree or a local grocery store even if I have to pay a few dollars more. My closest Wal-Mart is 25 miles, my closest DG is less than 10 miles. Nowadays with gas through the roof, it makes sense to me to shop as close to home as possible.
@lyndaeland4958 2 жыл бұрын
I too loathe Walmart which I call walton world because it's just a place for his children to make money. Sam would be so ashamed of them. I usually shop at Aldi or if I need to go to Mentor which is around 30 miles away I'll shop at Meijer which does cost a little more but I think to me that it's worth it.
@brianhoover8414 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly in our area Meijer and aldi are way cheaper than Walmart in our experience and better quality too
@cindyb3028 2 жыл бұрын
Same. I hate going there also. Parking sucks, they only have 1 or 2 checkouts open, taking jobs away from people and the employees are clueless and I save a lot more at DG.
@cherylinoklahoma9624 2 жыл бұрын
After recently finding out about their involvement in child trafficking, I no longer purchase anything from Walmart. Don't believe... search underground tunnels.
@patpionke 2 жыл бұрын
@@cherylinoklahoma9624 Never heard anything about that. Are you sure it’s true? Have you gotten it from respected sources?
@bevlincoln6517 2 жыл бұрын
Dollar General makes you work for your savings. 😮
@RickyG225 2 жыл бұрын
Will never play that game, just shop and leave is fine for me.
@jenniferrosenthal7731 2 жыл бұрын
The app isn’t too much work and depending on the person, it can be a fun challenge to see how low you can get your total
@RickyG225 2 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferrosenthal7731 Sounds good. Have fun with it if that's what you enjoy doing.
@A.Alverio 12 күн бұрын
What do u mean?
@compuguy71 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for your shout-out to @Christa Coupons. I have been subscribed to her for years. She should be considered an essential DG reference!
@wildheart5086 2 жыл бұрын
Amen! She will teach you how to get best deals at DG!
@tammycoffelt1909 2 жыл бұрын
I love christa
@kimgordon3695 4 ай бұрын
AP Scan end of Season item's 😊
@kellygarza867 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tagging Christa coupons! She does a great job keeping us updated on the penny lists.
@cindyb3028 2 жыл бұрын
She’s the one that got me started on couponing. I saved tons of money thanks to her😍
@debbieschumacher1083 2 жыл бұрын
When using the DG app, make sure you have selected the store you are currently in.
@cindyb3028 2 жыл бұрын
I coupon at Dollar General and have saved so much money and have accumulated a huge stockpile.. During the pandemic I never ran out of supplies like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, toiletries and was able to help out friends and family that weren’t able to go into the stores. Another tip on penny shopping: If you find a penny item, you should buy all every penny item because if the cashier that rings you out sees that you found some, they will go and pull the rest of the items they missed and throw them out. Lots of penny shoppers give them away or donate them to schools, shelters, or nursing homes. There are lots of KZfaq channels on how to coupon and penny shop at DG and post $5 off $25 scenarios and digital coupon glitches you can get for free. That’s how I learned how to coupon.
@cynthiaruffino5384 2 жыл бұрын
Penny items get sent back to warehouse. We get in trouble for selling them. Nothing gets thrown out unless expired.
@cindyb3028 4 ай бұрын
@@cynthiaruffino5384maybe at your store but I’ve seen posts from people that found lots of merchandise at DG dumpsters that wasn’t expired food.
@debbiebeasley6169 2 жыл бұрын
I knew most of this bc I shop at Dollar General so much. I’ve had surgery on both of my legs and can’t walk far yet so I can’t go all over a big store like Walmart.. some of our DG stores have expanded their frozen food section and even have a produce isle! I appreciate my DG! 💜 Thank you for the video, great job 👏
@Karen_Busch 2 жыл бұрын
A produce aisle? Wow! 😍
@JANEEDISTURBED 2 жыл бұрын
Produce aisle? Where?! *Looks all around, upside down, inside out, under tables and chairs and shelves* (Will let you know when I find it)!
@JANEEDISTURBED 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karen_Busch IKR?! I second that WOW!
@calliewillett3635 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been waiting for this kind of content. Great tips and all right before I make my weekly trip to DG. Deal Guy does it again 👍
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video Callie!
@nanettezimmerman9162 2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever cover Ollie's or Big Lots? I think there may be a lot of interest in these stores!
@GraceCase 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 99% sure he did Big Lots before.
@nikkirex20 2 жыл бұрын
He did do big lots before
@ashleyattheroundtable8952 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in your suggestion
@fayeking5066 2 жыл бұрын
Went to big lots today. They are Higher than regular super markets on dog food, insect spray, snacks, food containers. Just about everything.
@ashleyattheroundtable8952 2 жыл бұрын
@@fayeking5066 I just realized today when I went into dollar general that I could do my mid-month grocery stock up at the store by me has just about everything I need that I could get if I went to a regular grocery store. And let me not leave out that the prices are just right.
@shontehanna2759 2 жыл бұрын
You out-did yourself with this one, Matt. Fantastic information, thanks.
@Luckestlady 2 жыл бұрын
Mentioning coupons…My husband and I went out to dinner with a coupon. Our original price after a prime rib dinner, lobster dinner and two bottles of wine was $157. After the coupon it was $172. I was told the coupon automatically added a tip plus service”. What the hell is service? Isn’t that their job anyway? Really, shouldn’t I be the one, to decide if I want to leave a tip? I told the waitress, I then didn’t want to use the coupon. She said “too late, I already ran it through register that’s the end price”. Needless to say after that, I never went back! So, beware! The restaurant’s name is 5th Street Grill in Grants Pass Oregon.
@bernicegrove4285 2 жыл бұрын
I’m decorating for Fall. I went through the summer clearance area and found a small chalkboard and a coffee type can with handle n peach which could easily be changed along with a metal bucket I bought. I love our local Dollar General and am looking forward to Fall selections. Thanks for the added tips. I think I will download the app🌝
@travisr5694 2 жыл бұрын
I would have loved seeing Matt wearing the straw hat. :)
@leighanneboles6609 2 жыл бұрын
Your cheerfulness always brightens my day! God bless you!
@estherstephens1858 2 жыл бұрын
My local Walmart has increased their prices so high it’s ridiculous! ALL (approx 20) of the check out lines are “self checkout”. More recently, they did away with the money gram area and now in order to do any money transaction I have to go to the “customer service” line. Wow!!!!!
@chrislyons6052 2 жыл бұрын
Just letting you know, DG does do western union if ever you want to give it a try over money gram
@teresay0414 5 ай бұрын
Another reason I don't like WM!
@audreyramey9196 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! I have two stores close and I shop at them often. Thanks for all the heads ups. God bless you and your family.
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
You too Audrey!!
@sharonjansky3877 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great informative video on Dollar General. I’ve been shopping more at DG because they have stepped up their game on decorative items. So thanks a bunch!
@mirandakillgallen93 2 жыл бұрын
I like dollar general but the ones in my area aren’t always well stocked or they don’t have enough time to unbox their shipments 😕
@jenniferrosenthal7731 2 жыл бұрын
They are being affected just like Walmart
@viewer409 2 жыл бұрын
They run on a skeleton crew
@reneahale1192 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not easy to get stuff put away and take care of customers with only three people on staff
@grammydar3358 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt for all the ideas you share for saving money.
@alexibeshears7549 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who is working at Dollar General right now and the summer before, all of this is true except for the end cap advice, mostly. The end caps, from my experience, are for items that have no specified location or have no room (mostly excess hostess because it spoils so fast and excess/out of season items that we want to get rid of). I say mostly, though, because there are items that are marked to be placed on end caps, but, from what I have seen, they are not seasonal in nature. It may be a regional thing, though, so still look out for it as my region may use end caps for a different reason than the stores he visited. Use these tips, trust me.
@Mike-rx3mn 2 жыл бұрын
As a guy when I need something I go to the store and get just that or just the items I know I need, I don't "shop". This is great I have had to rethink buying things, now I'm starting to plan shopping trips with lists and notes, not the way I was brought up, they should have taught us this in school I could have saved a lot over the years. Thanks, I sent this video to friends.
@emfisher8168 2 жыл бұрын
I find the best holiday cards and prices. When I go in for Mother's/Father's Day cards I typically try to take a few minutes and check out the other categories. Some cards are 1$ and others are 2 for 1$. Those cards are 3+$ - 6+$ at other stores. So start a card box and add to it every time you go to buy a card. At those prices, if you have a lil wiggle room in your budget, you can get extra birthday cards, get well soon, just thinking about you, anniversary, graduation, special day, blank on inside, religious, teacher day, and many other special occasions that a card come in handy for and sometimes its just that little personal thing that person needed in their life at the time. It can really do more than we know, especially with an extra little personal note inside. I've been on both ends, the giving and the receiving, and know the power a card can have.
@singmysong1167 2 жыл бұрын
good idea, friend
@laurieanne9712 2 жыл бұрын
Always a help, & pleasantly so! Thank you!
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laurie! So glad to have you here
@GoFarFarAway. 6 ай бұрын
My sister is a penny shopper and she literally has her own dollar general in her back room. She works hard, gives us anything we need or want. She makes atleast $200 every weekend she has a yard sale, infact she almost hit $500 in one day two weeks before Christmas. She spends the night in their parking lot and is always the first in line, knows exactly where she needs to go first, it's quite impressive!!! She never messes up the store, and will share with other penny shoppers and never gives employees a hard time.
@kimgordon3695 4 ай бұрын
Lil scary...
@wafa1339 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, amazing job! I tried following so many Facebook pages to learn this, and never could understand it, and gave up. As it felt more of a hassle than it's worth. Here you are as always simplifying everything. Appreciate you! Stay safe and blessed!
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
You too!!
@jenniferrosenthal7731 2 жыл бұрын
Instead of FB try watching Dollar General couponing videos on YT. I learned everything from videos
@MichaelGunner123 2 жыл бұрын
Facebook: OVERRATED!
@tarawagner6399 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Dollar General store but we have a Family Dollar. Can you do secrets for Family Dollar? Thank you!
@essentialpeaceoflife2429 2 жыл бұрын
Doood you have no idea how you've just helped me in my gift basket business. You just laid it all out so plainly. Thank you!
@SadeWithTheReceipts 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. 👋🏽 first time here. You are the first person besides myself that I’ve ever heard explained the coding and colors of penny items here on KZfaq. 😉👏🏽😗
@michaelegnatz8467 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Matt: Thanks for your Good & Valuable work 🌞
@arandomevent 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the world of penny shopping!!! I don't go there much because there aren't any locally but if I happen to go near one I'll check their deals and pop in. It's a lot of logistics to coordinate 😂😂 Thanks for your hard work!
@jessicaspencer1683 2 жыл бұрын
Also, with digital coupons, many times there will be two coupons for the same product like $1 off Dial body wash or $2 off Dial body wash. Be careful when clipping digital coupons because if you clip both coupons for the same product, it will always give you the coupon for the lowest value rather than the highest. Also with penny shopping, like for the Hostess cupcakes, the only ones that ever penny out are seasonal or limited edition, which will never be in the home location like the shelves you filmed. If the store receives those Hostess items, which not all stores do, they will always be in a separate location away from the Little Debbie/Bread shelves, as that is a home location rather than a seasonal location. The occasional penny shopper most employees don't mind, but it's not worth it to argue with the employees or call corporate over it, and don't be the penny shopper who tears the aisles apart, leaves a mess for employees to clean up, and asking employees to price check to see if the items are a penny. Also do not hide penny items from employees. That prevents the employees from doing their job of pulling the items. But if you do find penny items on the day it pennies out, then it's yours.
@kattriella1331 2 жыл бұрын
Current DG employee here, and I just wanted to say that sometimes corporate goes back and forth about whether we can refuse to sell penny items, and sometimes they tell us they've changed the policy to one penny item per customer. A lot of stores ignore this because the employees don't get paid enough to get screamed at and waste what little time we have arguing, but if an employee says, "Policy has changed, we now have to do [insert whatever here], I just want people to know it's quite possibly true and not just the employee being rude. Corporate changes our policies on random nonsense so often that it's hard to keep up.
@goldensunkiss5099 2 жыл бұрын
Great Tips. Thanks
@peggymaranciak9825 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate all the time and effort you go through for your videos! You’re so helpful and I thank you for that! Scored a Great Wall shelf for very little. Thanks!
@violetnewby 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but I generally dislike DG!! There are 3 of them less than 10 mins from my house in any given direction. Maybe this will help me go there more often. Thank you for the info, Matt.
@4beachpeaches 2 жыл бұрын
You know the saying….if there is an amity field in the middle of nowhere, a DG will soon arrive!🙄🤦🏻♀️
@janescottmcclurg 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all this great information. I will definitely give it a try. I absolutely love your channel.
@shelleybuckley444 2 жыл бұрын
Just started my adventure w DG. Your Video explained a lot of questions that I had for this store. Thanks. My grandkids will be blessed w many freebies thanks to you.
@TobiLaroux 2 жыл бұрын
Bonus deal I just found out about. When you buy any item at Dollar General, they usually have a $5 off of $25 or $20 on the receipt. Take your receipt to any store that says they will match or beat other store prices. Example, I live in the south east USA, We have a grocery store chain called Food Lion, that says they will match or beat other store prices. Take your $5 off of $25 receipt from DG to Food Lion, and they SHOULD (may not always work) match it, and take off $5 from your purchase of $25+
@pamelamcdermott7716 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt. I love your videos. I like to buy everything possible anywhere but Walmart. God Bless.
@GMWILD87 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Matt on one thing DG is always messy at least here and we have 5 in our city and yeah each one has an aisle that is overflow.
@MH7_256 2 жыл бұрын
There’s one in our town that is always a cluttered dump. And shelves are almost always empty. I don’t hold that against them because I know people don’t want to work. But it is so aggravating that it’s always cluttered and always a mess.
@YolandaisYolandaCooks 2 жыл бұрын
I tried a few times to shop there but it was just frustrating so I go else where.
@denasharpe2393 2 жыл бұрын
Ours too and l love them just that way!!!
@teresahatfield4521 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your Dollar General info. So good! Your videos are really informative and good!
@kimberlyeastwood5104 Жыл бұрын
Thx so much for walking us thru the steps of penny items and other stuff..
@connieclark1288 2 жыл бұрын
This is great information. Thank you for sharing.
@susanvandegrift4466 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! Great tips! I made sure my phone number was entered first before my paper coupons. I spent $19.62 and saved $13.50. Quite a savings for a little time! I'll have to work on some of the other tips.
@gingerzelidon3573 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I didn't know all of these tips. TFS! Much appreciated!
@5sweetiepie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I am new to DG shopping and this video helps tremendously.
@tergar1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, learn more on shopping at DG. I use my app all the time, as a senior it helps me allot trying to save!👍
@donnawilliams5925 2 жыл бұрын
What is the correct app to use? Apparently I must be doing something wrong because I can't get it down loaded or it's altogether a wrong app
@Oceangirl_505 2 жыл бұрын
Helpful info, Mr. Deal Guy! BTW, I wondered about the colored symbols. 👍
@nancyriley3929 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. There is a DG not too far from my house. Great suggestions on money saving tips! You’re the best!
@lisamcgrath3132 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips for DG!!!
@cindyegemo7305 2 жыл бұрын
As a crocheter, I was pleasantly surprised to find a good quality yarn at Dollar General. Thanks for the great information! Will be downloading the app now.
@loricox1980 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for All your research to help us.
@lendavoice60 2 жыл бұрын
Watched a shopper on KZfaq that looks for the penny deals and donates the finds to her area shelter . Thanks for the video on Dollar General. I do shop their and it makes shopping more fun .
@sheilastamps853 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the fact that there is many seasonal discounts.
@mtnjhutch 2 жыл бұрын
You can also use the $5 coupon on your receipt for Saturday on one transaction and the digital version on another.
@selenayates2256 2 жыл бұрын
Some stores will also save extra coupons for customers. So you can split into even more transactions. But I would ask first if they do this. Only some stores do this.
@normaz-o2546 2 жыл бұрын
So much great content in this video. I’m going to have to watch this video a couple of times in order to digest all this great and useful info. As always I appreciate all the work you put into your videos, thank you 👏🏼👏🏼!
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Shaundtay 2 жыл бұрын
There is groups on FB that will tell you what us in sell and what coupons to use. I haven't paid retail for laundry soap in years. With the help of these groups
@eb4600 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing and intend to download the app and checkout the Facebook page and then start printing.
@krisb3939 2 жыл бұрын
@@thedealguy , buying made in China junk isn't a deal for the USA economy , it's hurting the USA economy .
@melissalawsonAKAchellree 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!!!!! ❤️❤️
@ladyjavandab7181 2 жыл бұрын
Helloooo and thanks! Noted that it's not just your local DG, ours around here look very slim with merch. Trucks not moving and less staff to stock stores.
@rosemarymcneal5927 6 ай бұрын
I love the dg towels and washcloths. They really hold up
@jag2944 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning. 🌞 I gotta check the DG coupons.
@Superello13 2 жыл бұрын
Matt, I don’t even have some of these stores in my area but I have to watch your fun videos. I am a Costco shopper and appreciate all your tips.
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have so many exciting costco videos coming next month
@lauramariegee 2 жыл бұрын
You sure know how to make budgeting fun! Bravo, Matt! Bravo
@dalemills7926 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do ..we are senior citizens..we appreciate you much !
@lindafraguada4404 2 жыл бұрын
There is no DG here in Puerto Rico Mark ... but I'll be sure to go when I go to my sister's house in Tampa. Thanks for your videos I have learned a lot ... and I put it into practice when I go to Sam's or Costco. Blessings ☝👑💪 from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷
@karladoane7323 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information . I do know that their OTCs Health products are really quite reasonably priced in fact some of the pricing is even better than Walmart.
@sueperry2567 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Keep the videos coming!
@sweethenrietta66 2 жыл бұрын
Hello you did good at explaining some of D G deals. Continued Blessings.
@cindyvoytilla7191 2 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos and your fun personality! You do an awesome job!!!
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy!!
@donnawolfe421 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your savings advice. I have shopped at DG for everything and think it is a great store. I recently purchased a sheet set from there. Superior in every way. Love your family. Keep up the good work.
@veronicabennett2777 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! I just wanted to drop by to say thank you for responding to us! It’s very considerate and most KZfaqrs don’t take the time. Appreciate ya!
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you too!
@patriciatinkey2677 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Matt!!! This one was especially Awesome! (I really loved your IKEA post, also!) This was great, eye popping info. I had resisted getting another app on my phone, but this one is obviously worthwhile. Thanks so much!
@juliebradley1184 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
@thedealguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Julie!
@bethsullivan3698 2 жыл бұрын
Employees at your local DG have laughed about stashing penny items in the back & then buying them later or even stashing items they wanted & waiting long enough that they eventually were marked down to a penny. I watched aa a Mgr bought everything needed to redecorate her daughter's room for a penny a piece & laughed about it. Frustrating to see that and then try and report it and get no where.
@frybry01 2 жыл бұрын
That's probly what the managers at 4 DGs do in my area. 4 of 5 stores never have penny items, only the 1 new store has them and it's in BFE, lol.
@glendastevens9725 2 жыл бұрын
From my understanding employees are not allowed to purchase penny items
@shortshorts920 Жыл бұрын
Report them then. The video footage is there an so are the recorded transactions. It is against policy for us employees to purchase penny items. We are absolutely not allowed.
@DIYwithAurea 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the tips on Dollar general that's one of my favorite stores. I like shopping there then coming home and DIY
@CrazECoupons 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Great tips! DG is my favorite!🤑🛍😁💜
@newbiekitty3528 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Love this video! Ph yes please look in to Big Lots
@cat9lives999 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual!
@AFineLineA 2 жыл бұрын
Great info, Thank You! A relative who frequents DG often will find this very useful and helpful!
@howardjohnson2138 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your presentations - Thanks
@lindacurtis2358 2 жыл бұрын
Love your shirt and tie today! Thanks for this info even though I found it somewhat confusing at one point. Hope your 3 yo like her socks!
@tarapichardo1801 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video as usual...I used to coupon all the time at dollar general however I stopped a few weeks ago because a lot of the digital coupons were not attaching to the correct product and certain bonus deals like spend 8 dollars on dove get a two dollar instant savings...those types of deals were not working with the app and the clerk said they couldn't fix it. In Massachusetts Everytime I use a paper mfr coupon I am told at dollar general that it negates the digital dg coupon...it is very frustrating. Also if you plan on using the 5 off of 25 on Sat you need to complete your shopping before 7 pm cause at 7 pm the new ad takes effect with the new weekly deals and alot of digital coupons and the five off of 25 mysteriously disappear. I used to love Dollar Gen nowadays I will not shop there because I leave the store completely frustrated with no resolution.
@anthonybandera2710 2 жыл бұрын
Go to Dollar Tree. It will make you smile. 🤫😁
@amandagorske2141 2 жыл бұрын
7 pm just means if it's lower price me t week you will get that lower price at time of checkout. Digital coupons don't disappear at 7 pm lololll
@stoneylawson1727 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks bud, we appreciate the info. Hope you have a good year.
@michellemull6363 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! I’ve always wanted to know how that penny buying worked
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