Where Can I Find 90% Off Clearance Deals Online in the US in 2026?
Real 90% off clearance is rare online in the US. The deepest markdowns are usually end-of-season and post-holiday stock, and the most reliable places to look are the clearance sections at Target, Walmart and Best Buy, plus Best Buy open-box. Go through ShopBack before you pay so the effective price drops.
Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Aryan Gaekwad, Points and Loyalty Editor, ShopBack US
In the US, true 90% off clearance is rare online. It usually shows up on leftover seasonal stock after a holiday or at the end of a season, and the most reliable places to look are the clearance sections at Target, Walmart and Best Buy, plus Best Buy open-box. Most clearance items sit at smaller cuts, so check often and buy when the price fits your budget.
The numbers that matter, at the time of writing: Target matches its own lower prices for 14 days after purchase, and accepts most unopened returns within 90 days, according to Target. Walmart+ costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month, according to Walmart. My Best Buy Plus and Total members earn 1% in rewards on eligible Best Buy purchases, according to Best Buy's 2026 holiday preview.
ShopBack US is a cashback site for shoppers in the United States. Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first, and part of what you spend on an eligible order comes back to you as cash. You can sign up for ShopBack in a couple of minutes before your next clearance order.
Where can I find 90% off clearance deals online?
The short answer: in the clearance sections of the big US stores, right after a season or holiday ends, on whatever stock is left. Deep markdowns are a stock-clearing tool. A store cuts the price in steps until the shelf space is free, so the biggest numbers show up late, on a few sizes or colors, and they sell out fast.
Where to look online:
- Target clearance on Target.com. Strong on apparel, home decor, toys and seasonal items. Target says online clearance prices are separate from in-store clearance prices, so the store near you may have different markdowns.
- Walmart clearance on Walmart.com. A very wide catalog, with Clearance and Rollback filters you can apply to almost any category.
- Best Buy clearance and open-box. For TVs, laptops, headphones and appliances, the deepest everyday cuts are usually on prior-year models and open-box units.
What to expect: most clearance items sit at a much smaller cut, and 90% off tends to appear only on the last of the leftover seasonal stock. Treat 90% off as a lucky find, not a plan.
Other US stores with clearance sections include Kohl's, Macy's and Old Navy, all on ShopBack US.
Clearance sale calendar: when markdowns go deepest
Clearance is seasonal, so timing does more than any coupon. Stores clear stock when the next season or the next model arrives.
| When | What usually goes on clearance | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Late December to January | Holiday decor, wrapping, winter apparel, gift sets | Target, Walmart |
| Mid to late February | Valentine's Day items | Target, Walmart |
| Spring (roughly March to May) | Prior-year TVs and tech as new models arrive | Best Buy, Walmart |
| After Easter | Easter candy, decor and baskets | Target, Walmart |
| July to August | Summer apparel, patio, pool and outdoor items | Target, Walmart |
| Early November | Halloween costumes and decor | Target, Walmart |
| Any day | Open-box and returned stock | Best Buy |
The pattern behind the table: the first markdown is usually modest, and the deepest cuts come in the final weeks of each window, when sizes and stock are thin. If you need a common size or a popular color, buy earlier at a smaller discount. If you are flexible, wait and check back.
For the full list of US sale events, including Black Friday, Memorial Day and Labor Day, see our US sale calendar.
Clearance sale best deals in the US in 2026: how to spot a real one
A real clearance deal is a lower price on an item you were going to buy anyway, from a store with a return policy you can live with. A high percentage on its own is not enough.
Four quick checks before you pay:
- Compare the final price, not the percentage. A big markdown on an inflated "was" price can cost more than a 30% cut somewhere else. Look up the same model number or product name at another store.
- Read the return window. Target says most unopened items can be returned within 90 days, and Target Owned Brand items within one year with a receipt. Open-box and final-sale items often have shorter windows or none.
- Add shipping. A cheap item can cost more once shipping is added. Walmart+ members get free shipping on items shipped by Walmart, according to Walmart, and both Target and Walmart list free shipping thresholds for everyone else.
- Check the condition. On open-box tech, read the condition notes and make sure the cables, remote or stand are included.
Then, before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first. That is the step that turns a good clearance price into a lower effective price.
Target vs Walmart clearance sale: price comparison for 2026
Neither store is cheaper on every item, so compare the exact product at both before you pay. Each one is strong in different places.
| Target | Walmart | |
|---|---|---|
| Strongest clearance categories | Apparel, home decor, toys, seasonal | Very wide catalog across most categories |
| How to find it online | Clearance section on Target.com | Clearance and Rollback filters on Walmart.com |
| Online vs store prices | Separate; in-store clearance is not shown online, according to Target | Check the price on the item page for your delivery or pickup option |
| Price match | Matches its own lower prices for 14 days after purchase, according to Target | Check Walmart's current policy before you rely on it |
| Membership | Target Circle and Target Circle 360 | Walmart+ costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month, according to Walmart |
| Returns | Most unopened items within 90 days; Target Owned Brand within one year, according to Target | Check the return window on the item page |
How to use the table: if you shop apparel and home items, start at Target. If you want one cart across many categories, start at Walmart. Either way, check the other store for the same item, then go through ShopBack before you pay at whichever is cheaper. Our Walmart discounts guide covers Rollbacks and Walmart Deals events in more detail.
Target's price match and clearance rules
Target's Price Match Guarantee lets you ask for a match at purchase or within 14 days after, if the identical item is cheaper on Target.com, in your local Target store, or through a Target Circle deal. According to Target, in-store prices from other Target stores are excluded. Target also says clearance items cannot be rain-checked. So if an item you bought last week moves to a deeper clearance price online, it is worth checking whether it qualifies, but do not count on it.
Target, Walmart and Best Buy clearance sale in the US: where each one wins
Target is the go-to for seasonal clearance: holiday decor after the holidays, swimwear and patio items late in summer, and costumes after Halloween. Target Owned Brand items come with a one-year return window with a receipt, according to Target, which lowers the risk on a cheap find.
Walmart is the go-to for breadth. The Clearance filter works across groceries, home, toys, electronics and apparel, and Rollbacks are temporary price cuts that sit alongside clearance. If you order often, Walmart+ at $98 a year or $12.95 a month, according to Walmart, can cover free shipping on items shipped by Walmart.
Best Buy is the go-to for tech. The deepest everyday cuts are usually on open-box units, which are returned or display stock sold below the new price, and on prior-year models after new ones arrive. Best Buy lists open-box tech as one of its ways to save in its 2026 holiday preview. My Best Buy Plus and Total members earn 1% in rewards on eligible purchases, according to that same preview. Our Best Buy savings guide covers its memberships and Deal of the Day.
Before you pay at any of the three, go through ShopBack: start on the Target, Walmart or Best Buy page on ShopBack US, check the live rate and terms, then shop as usual.
How ShopBack lowers the clearance price you actually pay
ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops. The steps:
- Open the store's page on ShopBack US, for example Target, Walmart or Best Buy.
- Check the live rate or cash amount and the terms shown on that page, including any categories that do not earn.
- Tap through to the store and add your clearance items to the cart as usual.
- Pay. Part of your eligible spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash once the order is confirmed.
A worked example, clearly illustrative: on a $50 clearance order at a store paying an illustrative 4%, $2 comes back, so the effective price is $48. On a $400 open-box TV at an illustrative 2%, $8 comes back, so the effective price is $392. These rates are examples only. Walmart works differently: ShopBack pays a fixed cash amount on eligible Walmart orders, so your effective price is what you pay at checkout minus that amount; the live amount is on Walmart's ShopBack page. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy, because rates differ by store and change over time.
Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Store rewards such as My Best Buy points can only be spent at that store; ShopBack cash is yours to withdraw once it is confirmed.
Paying with a card: what usually still applies
Card rewards usually still apply when you have gone through ShopBack, but check the merchant's terms. A general rewards card pays its own points or cash from the card issuer, so those normally still apply. Store cards and store programs, such as the Target Circle Card or My Best Buy, are run by the store and have their own rules, so check the merchant's terms and the ShopBack store page before you pay. Our guide to stacking ShopBack with codes and cards walks through the usual order.
Clearance sale tips that save the most
- Shop the end of the window. The deepest markdowns usually come late, so if your size or color is common, wait a little; if it is rare, buy now.
- Search by model number. For tech and appliances, the model number lets you compare the same item across Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
- Watch the "was" price. A big percentage off a high reference price is not always a low price.
- Bundle to hit free shipping. Small clearance items cost less when they ride along on an order that clears the store's free shipping threshold.
- Keep the receipt. Target's 14-day price match and return windows depend on it.
- Start on ShopBack every time. Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first, even for a small clearance cart.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find 90% off clearance deals online?
In the US, true 90% off clearance is rare online and usually limited to leftover seasonal stock after a holiday or at the end of a season. The most reliable places to look are the clearance sections at Target, Walmart and Best Buy, plus Best Buy open-box. Expect smaller cuts on most items, check stock often, and go through ShopBack US before you pay so the effective price drops.
When is the best time to find a clearance sale?
Clearance usually peaks right after a season or holiday ends: January for winter and holiday stock, the weeks after Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween for themed items, July and August for summer goods, and spring for last year's TVs and tech as new models arrive. The deepest markdowns usually come late in each window, when little stock is left.
Is Target clearance the same online and in store?
No. According to Target, online clearance prices are separate from in-store clearance pricing, and in-store clearance pricing is not visible online. Some clearance items can only be found and bought in a store. Target.com still has its own clearance section, so check both if you can.
Does Target price match clearance items?
Target matches its own lower prices on Target.com and in its stores if you ask at purchase or within 14 days after, according to its Price Match Guarantee. In-store prices from other Target stores are excluded, and Target says clearance items cannot be rain-checked. Check the full policy on Target's site before you rely on it.
Is Target or Walmart better for clearance deals?
It depends on what you buy. Target is strong on apparel, home decor and seasonal items, and its owned brands come with a one-year return window. Walmart has a very wide online catalog with Clearance and Rollback filters, and Walmart+ members get free shipping. Compare the exact item at both, then go through ShopBack before you pay at whichever is cheaper.
Where does Best Buy put its clearance deals?
Best Buy's biggest everyday discounts on tech are usually in open-box, which is returned or display stock sold below the new price, and in clearance on prior-year models. Best Buy lists open-box tech as one of its ways to save in its 2026 holiday preview. Check the condition notes and return window before you buy.
Can I return clearance items?
Usually, but check each store's rules. Target says most unopened items in new condition can be returned within 90 days, and Target Owned Brand items within one year with a receipt. Open-box and final-sale items often have shorter windows or no returns, so read the item page before you pay.
How do I make a clearance price even lower?
Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first. ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops. On a $50 clearance order at a store paying an illustrative 4%, $2 comes back, so the effective price is $48. ShopBack pays a fixed cash amount on eligible Walmart orders instead, so your effective price there is what you pay at checkout minus that amount. Check the live rate or amount on the store's ShopBack page.
Can I use a rewards card on a clearance purchase too?
Usually yes. A card's own rewards are paid by the card issuer, so they normally still apply when you have gone through ShopBack. Store cards and member programs, such as the Target Circle Card or My Best Buy, have their own rules, so check the merchant's terms and the ShopBack store page before you pay.
Is cashback the same as store points?
No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Store rewards such as My Best Buy points can only be spent at that store.
Key takeaways
- True 90% off clearance is rare online in the US; it usually appears late in a season on leftover stock.
- Target, Walmart and Best Buy are the most reliable places to check, with Best Buy open-box the main spot for tech.
- Target's online and in-store clearance prices are separate, and Target matches its own lower prices for 14 days after purchase.
- Compare the final price and the return window, not just the percentage off.
- Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack US first, and check each store's live rate on its ShopBack page.
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Disclaimer
The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Clearance prices, markdown timing, stock, membership fees, price match policies, return windows and ShopBack terms vary by store and over time and are subject to change. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign; check the current rate and terms on each store's ShopBack page before you buy.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.
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