Dollar General Penny List – Discover Hidden Deals for Just 1¢!
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Dollar General Penny List! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned deal hunter, this page will help you understand how penny items work, how to find them, and how to stay updated with the latest weekly Penny Lists.
🤔 What Is the Penny List?
Each week, Dollar General marks down certain discontinued or clearance items to just $0.01 – yes, one penny! These products are not supposed to stay on the shelves, but if you find them before employees remove them, you can legally buy them for a penny.
⚠️ Important: Employees are trained not to assist customers in finding penny items. Asking may lead them to remove those products from the shelf.
How to Start Penny Shopping
Bookmark this page – We update it weekly with the newest verified Penny Lists.
Download the Dollar General App – Use the app to scan products in-store to confirm the price before heading to checkout.
Do Your Research – Study product visuals, UPCs, and community comments before heading out.
Know the Store Layouts – Become familiar with your local stores and visit early on Tuesday mornings.
Bring a Charged Phone + List – Have the DG app ready and your target items noted.
What Are Dot Colors and Season Codes?
Products that reach the penny stage usually belong to discontinued or seasonal collections. You can identify them by:
Dot Colors on the tags (e.g., Gray Dot, Brown Dot, Red Dot)
Season Codes like FA22 (Fall 2022), SP23 (Spring 2023)
Holiday Items (Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s, etc.)
Tracking these codes helps you predict what’s next in line to penny out.
📱 How to Use the DG App Like a Pro
Download the Dollar General App (iOS or Android)
Set your local store under settings
Tap the barcode icon in the top corner
Scan in-store to check if the price is $0.01
This is your most reliable way to confirm penny items!
What Types of Items Become Penny Products?
Seasonal decor (Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween, etc.)
Food close to expiration
Toys, clothing, socks, and accessories
Home decor and kitchen items
Cleaning supplies, candles, school supplies
Beauty and personal care items
🌟 Weekly Penny List Updates
We post new Penny Lists every week – usually on Monday night so you can be ready Tuesday morning. Scroll down to see past and current lists!
🔗 Join our Telegram Group to get instant updates on surprise penny items, visuals, and member tips.
You’ll also find updates about new markdowns, seasonal tags to watch, and glitch deals spotted in-store.
🤔 Why These Items Are a Penny
Dollar General uses markdown cycles to clear inventory. Items go through seasonal discounts (e.g., 25%, 50%, 70%, 90%) and finally reach the “penny” stage. Penny items are no longer meant to be sold but must be honored at checkout if found on the shelf.
Where Do We Get the Penny List?
Our Penny List comes from verified sources, in-store observations, insider tips, and members of our deal-hunting community. We double-check them before posting. If you want to help, use our [Submit a Deal] form!
✨ Want to be part of the team? You can help share penny finds and get early access to lists!
🚫 No screenshots, please — share the link instead and help us keep bringing you fresh, verified deals.
DOLLAR GENERAL PENNY LISTS:
You can find all past weekly lists organized by date below. Click each date to view the full list of items.
May 2025
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May 23 – Easter + Brown Dot (No New Markdowns)
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May 13 – Mixed Items + New Markdowns
🚫 DO NOTs of Penny Shopping
Do not ask employees about penny items.
Do not call stores in advance.
Do not be rude if employees remove items from the shelf.
Do not expect every store to have the same results – availability varies!
📝 Pro Tips for Penny Hunters
Visit multiple stores early on Tuesday
Look behind other items and on top/bottom shelves
Follow seasonal clearance patterns
Make friends with other penny shoppers (join our group!)
Always scan before checkout
📢 Stay In The Loop
✉️ Sign up for our email alerts to receive the Penny List directly in your inbox every Monday night.
📞 Join our Telegram Group to see what others are finding.
🛍️ Bookmark this page and check back weekly.
Let the penny hunt begin – and may the markdowns be ever in your favor! 🍀