Have you ever been staring at that awesome blender at Sam’s Club, dreaming of blending your fruit smoothie with ease, and notice the odd price tag of $125.01 and wonder how the heck they came up with that price? If you are normal, probably not think about the discount price tag. But after you read this article, you’ll be checking every discount price tag you see because if you know what to look for, you can quickly determine if the price might go even lower or if it’s as low as it’s going to go.

Many stores use an internal pricing system which shows you if an item has been marked down, if it will be marked down again, or if it’s a final markdown in discount price tag. You just got to be able to crack the price tag code. Thanks to former employees and code crackers like me, you too can join the ranks of price tag checkers.

If you love the look and styles of the clothing at American Eagle Outfitters, you’ll want to know the codes to make sure you’re getting the best deal.

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Price ending in .95 – This is full price. Make sure at the very least you have an American Eagle coupon to save some money.

Prices ending in .99 or .00 – This is a clearance price and the best price you’ll find on the item. Also, if the item has a separately attached price sticker to the actual discount price tag it is a clearance item. Ending price on attached price sticker can vary by store.

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Prices ending in a 1 (as in $8.71 or $125.01) – Item is a sale price and on clearance.

Check letter on the Shelf Tag – Typically, there is a letter next to the item number in the upper right-hand corner of the shelf tag.

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A = Active Item – Something that they normally carry.

N = Never-Out – Item should always be in-stock.

C = Canceled – Store will no longer carry the item. If it’s not already clearance priced, it will be soon if not sold out.

S = Seasonal – Item will be replenished a few times before it’s gone for good or until next year.

O = One Time Buy – If you see an “O” and want it, buy it. Usually, they only get one shipment of it, rarely is it replenished.

Display Models – Ask a manager for a discount on a display model marked with a C on the shelf tag. If it is the last one in the store you can almost always get a 20% discount on the item.

Always Check the Date on the Price Sign – Check the bottom of the sign, there is a date printed on it. The date is when the sign was last printed. Really handy for watching those markdowns and trying to get it for the best price.