Walmart Hidden Clearance: How To Find Today's Secret Markdowns

Yellow clearance stickers. Scanner price drops. Items marked 70 to 95 percent off that the Walmart website and app never show. As seen on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Members find these every single day.

Yellow clearance sticker showing $36 marked down from $169 at Walmart, found by a Deal Soldier member.
Real find. $36 marked down from $169.
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The Secret, Exposed

Walmart hidden clearance is an in-store price markdown that is loaded into Walmart's register system but does not appear on the shelf tag, the Walmart website, or the app. The real price only shows up when an item is scanned in store, or when a yellow clearance sticker is physically on the product. Items can be 70 to 95 percent off.

For years, this was a closely guarded edge among professional bargain hunters. Deal Soldier built the tools to expose it. Members can pull a list of hidden markdowns at any Walmart near them, from their couch, before they ever leave the house.

Walmart Hidden Clearance Today

Hidden clearance changes daily. Walmart loads new markdowns into the system every morning before the store opens. Members see today's list inside the Deal Soldier app the moment it drops, sorted by store and ZIP code.

The Real Edge

Find hidden clearance before you leave the house.

Deal Soldier specializes in tools that let you search hidden clearance from your phone. See which Walmart stores near you have markdowns loaded into the system, on which products, at what price, before you ever drive over.

It's called Turbo Search, our phone app that members rave about. Every Deal Soldier member gets it 100% free.

This is how the professional bargain hunters do it. They don't wander aisles hoping to spot a yellow sticker. They pull a list, drive to the right store, and walk out with a cart full.

No more wasted gas. No more empty trips. Search from home, then go cash in.
The Origin Story

The founder of Deal Soldier coined the term "hidden clearance."

Hidden clearance wasn't always called hidden clearance. The term was coined by Sean, who goes by Super Unsexy across social media and is the founder of Deal Soldier, in a 2019 YouTube video that went viral and put the whole concept on the map.

Sean was a brand new content creator at the time. Today he has over 1 million followers across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. He went on to build Deal Soldier, the hidden clearance app, so anyone could do what the pros do, without spending years figuring it out.

The original 2019 video that started it all.

Real finds. Real members.
Real Walmarts.

Every photo below is a real find posted by a Deal Soldier member. Yellow clearance stickers and in-app scanner screenshots, no edits.

Walmart shelf with multiple yellow clearance tags on Hart drill kits.
Tools
Hart drill kit
$39 marked down
Hyper Tough cordless router kit with a yellow clearance tag at Walmart.
Tools
Hyper Tough router kit
$20
10K gold curb chain with a yellow Walmart clearance sticker showing $499 marked down from $699.
Jewelry
10K gold chain
$499 was $699
Deal Soldier member with a haul of Husky rolling tool boxes from a Walmart clearance run.
Haul
Husky tool boxes
Loaded up
Walmart app scanner showing a Dirt Devil vacuum at $25 in store while online price is $82.47.
Scanner
Dirt Devil vacuum
$25 vs $82 online
Walmart app scanner showing a Shaq inflatable basketball court at $50 in store while online price is $240.
Scanner
Shaq inflatable
$50 vs $240 online
Deal Soldier member holding two Hart 20V cordless tool combo kits found on Walmart clearance.
Haul
Hart 20V combo kits
Pulled the trigger
Member haul of NFL compact refrigerators and Frigidaire ice makers found on Walmart clearance.
Haul
NFL fridges + ice makers
Cleared the shelf

How members find it

1
Search hidden clearance by ZIP code
Members use Deal Soldier tools to pull a list of items already discounted at the Walmart stores nearest them. No driving in blind.
2
Scan suspicious items in store
The free Walmart app scanner reveals the real in-store price, which is often far lower than the shelf tag or the online listing.
3
Look for yellow clearance stickers
Yellow stickers are the giveaway. They go on at random times. Members share photos and locations the moment they spot one.
4
Buy, save, or resell
Some members buy for their own household. Many resell online for 5x to 20x what they paid. Either way, the buy price is what makes it work.
Inside The App

Turbo Search,
the hidden clearance app.

Deal Soldier members get instant free access to Turbo Search, the tool that finds Walmart hidden clearance for you, in seconds, from your phone.

Turbo Search, the Walmart hidden clearance app inside Deal Soldier. Search by name or SKU, scan barcodes in store, and tap any clearance item to see which local Walmarts have it on markdown.
1
Tap Search Now on any clearance item
We notify you of the deals. Tap once and Turbo Search shows you which of your local Walmarts has it marked down right now.
2
Scan any barcode in store
Hit Scan, point your phone at a barcode, and Turbo Search instantly reveals the real register price along with the lowest price ever recorded.
3
Search by name, SKU, or UPC
Type any item and see its full price history, lowest known price, and which stores currently have it on hidden clearance.
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Why this is different

Not coupons. Not flyers.
These are real markdowns already loaded into the Walmart system. No promo code, no app stack, no waiting for a sale.
Daily, not seasonal
Hidden clearance happens every day, in stores all over the country, in nearly every department. Members get fresh leads constantly.
Penny deals do exist
Walmart penny deals are rare. They're more common at Home Depot and Dollar General. But $0.03 finds and deep markdowns happen every week, the kind you tell your friends about for years.
Works for personal or resale
Use the savings to stretch a household budget, or resell online for real margin. Members do both.

Why Walmart hidden clearance does not work for everyone

Most pages about Walmart hidden clearance only show wins. Here is the honest picture.

Deals vary by location
Walmart hidden clearance happens in stores all over the country, but not every store has the same deals on the same day. Members in metro areas with multiple Walmarts within driving distance find more hidden clearance than members with one local store. Members in smaller towns still find deals, but they rely more on the daily online markdowns Deal Soldier shares, which work nationwide.
It takes consistent effort
Hidden clearance changes daily. Members who find the most are the ones who check often, scan often, and stay engaged with the community. Members who join, look once, and disappear get less out of it. The tools do the searching for you, but you still have to act on what they show you.
It is not automatic money
Hidden clearance is real and the savings are real, but it is not a passive income system. Resellers who want to flip clearance for profit still have to handle listing, shipping, and customer service. Personal use shoppers still have to drive to the store. The membership pays for itself for most members, but only when they actually use it.
A note from the founders

We do not pretend everyone gets identical results, because that would not be true. What we do promise is real markdowns from real stores, real tools to find them, and real support when you need help. If Deal Soldier is not working for you, you can cancel anytime in two clicks.

A real community of members

Deal Soldier member in Walmart toy aisle wearing a Deal Soldier shirt.
Deal Soldier member wearing a Deal Soldier hoodie and beanie.
Deal Soldier live stream with active member chat and engagement.

Real people. Real finds. Real receipts. The community is active every single day.

Is Walmart hidden clearance legal?

Yes. You are buying an item at the price the store has set in its own system. That is the entire transaction. Walmart sets the price, the register rings it up, you pay it.

If a sticker says one thing and the register rings up lower, the lower price is what you pay. That is normal retail.

Deal Soldier members have been doing this for years across thousands of stores. The proof is on this page.

Walmart Clearance Section Secrets

What Walmart clearance tags mean

$0.00
Yellow clearance sticker
The classic Walmart clearance tag. Item has been physically marked down. Shows the new price and the WAS price. The most visible form of Walmart clearance, but not the cheapest, hidden markdowns in the system are often lower than what makes it to a yellow tag.
$0.00
Red Rollback tag
Not clearance. A temporary price drop. Can come and go. Worth scanning anyway since some Rollback items also have a hidden clearance price loaded behind them.
SCAN
No tag at all (the real hidden clearance)
The price on the shelf and on the Walmart app may show one number, but the register rings up far lower. This is true Walmart hidden clearance. The only ways to surface it are scanning in store, or pulling the markdown list with a tool like Turbo Search.
Walmart Vs Other Stores

How Walmart hidden clearance compares

StoreStickerPenny dealsBest categories
WalmartYellowRare ($0.03 common)Tools, electronics, toys
Home DepotOrange / yellowCommonTools, garden, paint
Dollar GeneralPink / yellowMost commonToys, seasonal, beauty
Walmart's hidden clearance is wider in selection but the literal one cent finds are easier to land at Home Depot and Dollar General. Walmart's edge is the sheer volume of stores and categories with markdowns loaded into the register every single day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Walmart hidden clearance is real and happens every single day. The term was coined in 2019 by Sean (Super Unsexy), founder of Deal Soldier, in a YouTube video that went viral. Hidden clearance refers to in-store price markdowns loaded into Walmart's register system that do not show up on the shelf tag, the Walmart website, or the Walmart app. Real photos of yellow stickered finds and scanner price drops are posted by Deal Soldier members every day.
Walmart hidden clearance is an in-store price markdown loaded into Walmart's register system that does not appear on the shelf tag, the Walmart website, or the app. The real price only shows up when an item is scanned in store, or when a yellow clearance sticker is physically on the product. Items can be 70 to 95 percent off retail.
Walmart loads new hidden clearance markdowns into the register system every morning. Deal Soldier members see today's list inside the Turbo Search app on their phone, sorted by store and ZIP code, before they leave the house.
Walmart secret clearance is another name for Walmart hidden clearance. It refers to in-store markdowns that the Walmart website and app do not show. The price is hidden until the item is scanned at the register or a yellow clearance sticker is added to the shelf or product.
Yes. Deal Soldier offers Turbo Search, a phone app that lets members search Walmart hidden clearance by ZIP code. Every Deal Soldier member gets it included for free. The free Walmart app also reveals true in-store prices when you scan an item, but it does not surface the markdown list automatically. Read more about the Deal Soldier app.
Members use a four step method. First, search hidden clearance by ZIP code using Deal Soldier Turbo Search to see which items are marked down at the Walmarts near you. Second, walk into the store with the list. Third, scan items with the free Walmart app to confirm the in-store price. Fourth, look for yellow clearance stickers on the shelf or the product itself.
A yellow Walmart clearance sticker means the item has been physically marked down in store. It usually shows the new price and the old price (WAS price). Yellow sticker items are the most visible form of Walmart clearance, but most hidden clearance markdowns never get a sticker. They live only in the register system until the item is scanned.
Penny deals at Walmart are rare. They are far more common at Home Depot and Dollar General. Walmart hidden clearance more often shows up as items priced at $0.03, $1.00, or another deep markdown rather than a literal penny. The discounts are still extreme, just not always one cent.
Walmart marks down clearance items continuously. New hidden clearance markdowns load into the register system overnight, every day. Yellow sticker markdowns get applied by store associates throughout the day, often in the early morning before customers arrive. There is no single weekly markdown day.
Almost every category. Members regularly find tools, electronics, TVs, toys, baby gear, kitchen, beauty, jewelry, seasonal items, and grocery on hidden clearance. Examples on this page include a 10K gold chain at $499 (was $699), a Hisense 65 inch 4K TV scanned at $200, a Hart drill kit at $39, and a Spider-Man swing set at $99 (was $239).
Yes. Many Deal Soldier members resell. Hidden clearance is the foundation of countless reseller side hustles because the buy price is so low compared to the online sell price. Inside the community, members share what is selling and at what margin. See whether Deal Soldier is legit.
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