If you’re searching for incredible discounts, a trending video is revealing tips for shoppers on how to make the most of Dollar General’s penny sale.

“Every week, Dollar General marks down certain items to only a penny, but you’re not supposed to know about that,” a narrator says in a Lemon8 video shared by @savvycouponing. “It’s actually a signal to the employees to remove the items from the shelves—but not if you buy them first.”

These so-called penny items are products that Dollar General is struggling to sell for various reasons. According to @savvycouponing, employees are supposed to remove these items from the sales floor and dispose of them to clear space for new merchandise.

But if you manage to get them to a register first, they should ring up at just one cent.

However, this doesn't mean that these items will never be available for purchase again at the store. In fact, some of them may be restocked when a new shipment arrives, and when that happens, their prices will no longer be set at a penny.

Finding penny sale items at Dollar General can be a fun and rewarding scavenger hunt. Here are some steps to help you locate these items: 1. **Understand the Penny Sale Concept**: Dollar General occasionally marks down certain items to one cent, typically as part of clearance sales to make room for new inventory. These items are often discontinued or seasonal products. 2. **Use the Dollar General App**: Download the Dollar General app, which allows you to scan barcodes and check prices. This is a great tool for identifying penny items. 3. **Check Online Resources**: Join online communities or follow social media groups dedicated to Dollar General penny shopping. These groups often share lists of items that have gone to penny status. 4. **Visit Regularly**: Penny items can vary by store and change frequently, so visiting your local Dollar General regularly increases your chances of finding them. 5. **Look for Clearance Tags**: Items that are marked down to clearance prices are good candidates for penny sales. Pay attention to items that have been on clearance for a while. 6. **Scan Everything**: When you’re in the store, scan items that look like they might be discontinued or are on clearance. Sometimes, items that are not marked as a penny can still ring up at that price. 7. **Be Polite and Patient**: If you find penny items, be respectful to the store employees. Sometimes, they may not be aware of the penny sale process, so being courteous can help. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of scoring great deals at Dollar General!

The remainder of the video provides advice for shoppers looking to uncover these budget-friendly treasures. 

To begin, @savvycouponing recommends following their account for weekly updates featuring the newest items at Dollar General that are priced at just a penny. If you conduct a quick online search, you'll find numerous websites providing similar information.

In addition, they mention that markdowns typically occur on Tuesdays. Therefore, Tuesday mornings are the perfect opportunity to visit your nearby stores in search of discounts. If that doesn’t work out, some places may have better options available on Wednesday mornings. Regardless, the important thing is to arrive early and begin your search before staff have a chance to restock the shelves.

The penny list is an excellent starting point, but you can also download the Dollar General app to scan items in-store for price verification.

The video wraps up by suggesting, “Utilize the self check-out, as staff may be responsible for removing these products from the shelves and could choose not to sell them to you.”

Audiences provide suggestions—and cautions.

In the comments area, both Dollar General staff and customers shared their own suggestions and highlighted possible challenges for those interested in following the penny list lifestyle.

“One commenter advised, ‘The more chaotic the store, the higher your chances of stumbling upon penny items. Keep an eye out for things that seem to have been sitting around for a while. Don’t forget to check the top and bottom shelves!’”

"I used to travel from one town to another. The most important rule is to NEVER leave a mess," one person mentioned. "If you do, make sure to tidy up after yourself. If they refuse to sell to you, even if their policy allows it, try to avoid a confrontation. You can either show them the existing policy or contact corporate while you're in the store if you really want the item."

What is the policy of Dollar General?

The specifics of the current corporate policy appear to be a topic of discussion and disagreement.

A recent post on TheFreebieGuy.com shares what appears to be a Dollar General memo from 2014 that instructed employees to sell penny items to customers. That’s only if the customers managed to locate and scoop them up before they were removed from the shelves.

Nonetheless, some viewers suggested that there might have been a shift, whereas others appeared to believe that the policy remains in effect.

“One viewer wrote, ‘They released a memo stating that they will not be selling items for a penny.’”

"We could face consequences for selling them to you; instead, just try dumpster diving—those items are in black trash bags," another person recommended.

“A few insights from a DG manager,” another user shared. “Many stores have eliminated their self-checkout options. Additionally, at the standard checkouts, they are required to scan every item you have, regardless of its price.” To put it simply, she explains, “if it’s in your cart, it’s considered your item, and they shouldn’t remove it unless it’s been recalled.”

"Many of us won't intervene and may even assist you in locating them," another user commented. "Honestly, it doesn't matter to us."

The Daily Dot has contacted Dollar General through email and has also left a comment on Lemon8 under the handle @SavvyCouponing.