10 SHOPPING SECRETS Dollar General Doesn't Want You to Know!

[@thedealguy]

If you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP as it helps me in the KZbin algorithm! 😀 Also, I forgot to mention - DO NOT MENTION Penny Items to DG employees. ALWAYS be nice to DG employees and be respectful of the store inventory. Do you have a tip when it comes to shopping at Dollar General? Let me know in the comments 👇

[@rstuff1605]

I gave this comment a thumbs up. Hope you have a good day Matt

[@rstuff1605]

I just went back up & gave the video a thumbs up too lol

[@lilyalexi3905]

Keep bringing us more fabulous deals....we truly appreciate your help saving us money. 🥰😷

[@Nana08-]

You also should mention when u make these “ videos” .. the #1 rule DO NOT ASK DG EMPLOYEES FOR PENNY ITEMS 🤔. Always so quick to make these videos , ruin it for the penny shopping , then people run to dollar general and ask where the penny items are 😡

[@Auroramystic]

if you you code dhar mann then you can get 10 percent off ur purchuse for a limited time only at the cash regester

[@official_adan]

If any of yall decide to start looking for pennies the #1 rule is: DO NOT ask employees about penny items They're not supposed to technically sell them so if alot of people start asking questions all it does is raise red flags and reminds the employees to pull the items next time

[@denasharpe2393]

Great advice!! Thank you so much!!

[@ambernic177]

@@amythompson6869 I know right! 😒

[@tammycoffelt1909]

Yeah, thanks

[@viewer409]

Yes, you should never ask about penny items. But you’re wrong about them not being obligated to sell the penny item/s to you. The Dollar General Policy instructs the cashier to sell the items at 1c and then ask the customer where they found the items. Then they are to pull the remaining inventory after the customer is taken care of. Look up the policy yourself. ….now you’re correct that the penny inventory shouldn’t be on the floor to begin with, they should have pulled the items off the floor. …but that is why the system is in place. It’s brilliant. It is basically free Quality Control done by customers that don’t care about freshness, they just want a mega deal. If the items are on the floor after corporate told the staff to pull them, that’s free and open game. The store has to destroy a lot of the items once they are pulled back, so what’s the hard in me getting the items at a penny, and to remind the management “hey you aren’t rotating stock like you should be”.

[@willowsverge3046]

@@amythompson6869 i just cringed when i heard him say penny shopping! People have gotten in huge fights at the check out counter here because the checkers wont let them buy the penny stuff because theyre convinced theyll get in trouble since they hadnt had time to pull the penny stuff. I personally saw a woman go straight to the clerk and all but scream “hey, were did you put the penny stuff at?” She was told it was all pulled the night before. She got mad, yelled a bit and left. Meanwhile, i had two small bags of dog food in my cart, for a penny each. Thank God she didnt notice them with the other stuff!

[@candidawojcik6356]

Just a thought, if you are scanning items at Dollar General with the app make sure to have it set for your specific store, One store may have items that are discounted that another Dollar General does not .

[@HealthyistheNewSexy]

@@AMC2050NY When stores get down to a few items, it’s not atypical for the software to register as Out of Stock. Run into that problem multiple times 😉

[@technosugarcreations1956]

THANK YOU. I worked at Dollar General for YEARS and after the app was updated with the scanner? I can't tell you how many times Karens would curse me out because, "Oh, this scanned for this price! Why is it ringing differently on your register?" "Is your app set for a different Dollar General location, by chance?" "Are you questioning me, peon?! Just rectify the price already!" "Sorry, but if the item is only supposed to be that price for other locations and not ours, then it's not within my..." "Shut up and get me a manager, you sorry little *****!". ... granted it was sweet when I would do a turnaround and present myself as the manager on duty, but still... oy... this is why I went freelance artist the MOMENT the opportunity presented itself...

[@joannerankhorn994]

@@technosugarcreations1956

[@Christina-dc3sx]

My area DGs I guess don’t allow the scan option. I have never been able to get ANY item to scan in any of the 3 stores where I live 🤔

[@kattriella1331]

Seriously, I can't tell you how many times I've been yelled at because something scans for a different price in the app than it scans for because the person has their store location set for a different store.

[@sherylclements2846]

Matt, this is awesome. I try to find clearance items at WalMart for $1 to $2, example: Toddler girls one piece bathing suits were clearance priced for $1, along with boys basketball type shorts and sleeveless shirts also $1. I buy a few, then when I have a box full I donate to the food and clothing bank to help those in need. It gives me a thrill getting things first quality at that price and helps parents who are going through tough times provide for their kids. A total Win-Win and your videos help do just that! Now I have Dollar General’s secrets!! God bless!!

[@Ultimatecruegirl]

God Bless you Sheryl.

[@marydecker2562]

How kind of you. Great idea!

[@valnpaulvanorden]

There's like 5 dollar shelves in one area...kind of like dollar tree inside dollar general.

[@valnpaulvanorden]

Hey Matt...remind people to use their over the counter rx cards in the health isle...it even works for toilet paper!!!!

[@damuthaunit]

@@valnpaulvanorden How does this work? Which over the counter rx cards and where do you get them?

[@timpowell6901]

Living in the Midwest, this helps since there’s a DG every 450 feet.

[@chandragraham8198]

They r here in ky. I live in a very very small farming community and we have 4 one on each side of the county.

[@kryptonikdoses]

lol, same in the south! there can be 3 stores on a block.

[@shannidru9302]

No doubt. Every 250ft here in Iowa. 🤣Getting pretty ricockulous.

[@WatTehHell]

Ironically I'm in the few places in the Midwest where DG is scarce, we have Dollar Tree instead. Wisconsin is weird. 😕

[@thedrewmackattack]

Same in Alabama

[@grimala]

I just started working at DG and let me tell you- one of the biggest things in the training videos was that you should try to sell as much as possible and encourage spending (within reason, nothing hugely expensive but at least something)- they want you to know deals and are not shy whatsoever about it. I’m sure it varies from location to location but baseline what is supposed to be from corporate level is an eagerness to sell things

[@nadiasvlog8290]

Hi! Not sure if your still emplyed by dg but i was wondering if he is still correct about dg taking paper manufacturers coupons and would they really stack with the digital coupons that are on the dg app

[@eb4600]

I love your energy and positive outlook. How you mention your family and the items they would enjoy or find helpful. The fact that you love to dig out the information none of us would bother with or have the time and energy to investigate is very appreciated!!

[@landonx2ez]

DO NOT MENTION PENNY ITEMS TO THE WORKERS AND DO NOT MESS THE STORES UP. DO NOT CALL CORPORATE OVER PENNY ITEMS OR ANYTHING RELATED. IF WORKERS DON'T SELL THEM TO YOU JUST SAY OK AND LEAVE. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU MESS IT UP FOR ALL OF US PLEASE 🥺

[@iamme4ever24]

Thank You for saying it. Lol, now more sharks in the water.

[@nikkirex20]

Was just coming to comment this. Lol. Like theres not enough idiots out there asking “Manager Mandy” for pennies. 😂

[@wreednelson]

Sounds to me like like you guys were gaming the system there and are now miffed other people know the tricks. It’s really none of your concern… even if you work at DG. The policy makers at DG corporate made the rules. Don’t hate the players, hate the game! It’s NOT the shoppers fault.

[@jeand2219]

Ok, boss. I now have one more person telling me what to do.

[@denasharpe2393]

Amen!!!

[@GoFarFarAway.]

My sister is a penny shopper and she literally has her own dollar general in her back room. She works hard, gives us anything we need or want. She makes atleast $200 every weekend she has a yard sale, infact she almost hit $500 in one day two weeks before Christmas. She spends the night in their parking lot and is always the first in line, knows exactly where she needs to go first, it's quite impressive!!! She never messes up the store, and will share with other penny shoppers and never gives employees a hard time.

[@kimgordon3695]

Lil scary...

[@dallashoward24]

My brother used to work at one. He worked there for 3 years he really loved that job. Its cool learning all these tricks about DG

[@cindyb3028]

I coupon at Dollar General and have saved so much money and have accumulated a huge stockpile.. During the pandemic I never ran out of supplies like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, toiletries and was able to help out friends and family that weren’t able to go into the stores. Another tip on penny shopping: If you find a penny item, you should buy all every penny item because if the cashier that rings you out sees that you found some, they will go and pull the rest of the items they missed and throw them out. Lots of penny shoppers give them away or donate them to schools, shelters, or nursing homes. There are lots of KZbin channels on how to coupon and penny shop at DG and post $5 off $25 scenarios and digital coupon glitches you can get for free. That’s how I learned how to coupon.

[@cynthiaruffino5384]

Penny items get sent back to warehouse. We get in trouble for selling them. Nothing gets thrown out unless expired.

[@cindyb3028]

@@cynthiaruffino5384maybe at your store but I’ve seen posts from people that found lots of merchandise at DG dumpsters that wasn’t expired food.

[@judybeckner6559]

Generally, I find my DG has much higher prices than Dollar Tree or Walmart. I live in Texas.

[@juliebaker6969]

It's pretty much a given that it will have higher prices than Dollar Tree. EVERYTHING in Dollar Tree is a dollar or less, but then many things in Dollar Tree are seconds. That means that there are irregularities, flaws, and other issues with these products. These mistakes may show, or they might NOT, but you have to CLOSELY examine anything you buy from Dollar Tree. Just because something has the word "Dollar" in their name, DOESN'T make it a dollar store, Dollar General and Family Dollar are 2 good examples of this. In our area, Find that Dollar General and Walmart are about EQUAL where products of the same QUALITY is concerned.

[@janebowles9203]

Dollar general has many items that are the same price as Walmart, plus they have specials and discounts. I live in Arkansas.

[@BackgroundNPC75557]

@@juliebaker6969 - Dollar Tree is great for disposable aluminum pans, parchment paper, waxed paper, and foil. The quality for all has been great, in the foil's case got the job done, and far better than paying grocery store prices for them.

[@juliebaker6969]

@@BackgroundNPC75557 yeah, those kind of things are fine, though they DO tend to have less in them than the more expensive brands. When I said they were lower quality and seconds I was thinking more of things like dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, toys things like that. Food is usually fine, though you DO have to watch out for size differences. And oddly enough there are SOME things that it's actually CHEAPER to get elsewhere. They round some things down to a dollar, and some things UP to a dollar. I really like shopping there, but You have to be careful. I've gotten dishes for example that have had flaws in the glaze, or they won't sit flat, or the pattern is misprinted, stuff like that. If that kind of thing doesn't bother you, it's an economical place to shop.

[@jarvindriftwood]

@@BackgroundNPC75557 Yeah I find Dollar Tree is great for a cookout, party or vacation. Even some of their food can be decent like snacks, drinks and seasonings. I'm just leery of their meats and frozen foods. I also quit buying their batteries, they never last long and in some cases never work at all. Oh and their Books and DVDs can also be good. The DVDs at my store go quickly though.

[@masterlee4370]

My first job at 16 while in high school was in a grocery store. "National Food Store" owned by Loblaw out of Canada. That was in 1976. I walked 7 miles to and from work my first 5 weeks saving all my checks. I then walked to a department store and bought an English Racer. I have come a long way since then, putting 2 children through college. The sad part is my children do not believe I actually did that. From what I see when I go into a Dollar General they are under staffed. The managers are probably over worked too. Just about all of these big companies it is always about the bottom line. Everyone is replaceable, sad but true. I did enjoy this video as I felt it will help many Dollar General shoppers to save money. Great Job!

[@kimgordon3695]

CORPORATIONS ruined this World

[@shelleywilliams8201]

I coupon at DG almost everyday. I bought Christmas gifts for an orphanage with 30 kids for less than $100. 3 outfits a piece plus stocking with hygiene products.

[@margaretprenger9421]

Hello!! I went to Sam’s Club yesterday to purchase the rubber boot tray you recommended. There were none on shelves. I asked a young man if there were any. He couldn’t Find any, but he checked to see if more came in. He saw that they had gotten more in overnight, but it didn’t show where they were. He and an another young man who help him find out where they were. They looked for about half an hour. They did find the carton of them, and I was so happy to purchase one. The mat was the reason I went to Sam’s in the first place! BTW, I bought cookies as well😎.

[@thedealguy]

So glad to hear that!

[@margaretprenger9421]

You’re the best!

[@denasharpe2393]

Discounts and great customer services as well...going to renew my membership this weekend!!!!😊

[@kathrynharper-seymour8062]

I love shopping at DG on Saturdays. Between the $5 off $25 and overage coupons, in many cases only pay taxes.

[@debj5114]

Katherine, is there an site that will teach you from A to Z how to maximize savings. I’ve seen a few but not to maximum advantage! Thanks

[@kathrynharper-seymour8062]

@@debj5114 yes ma'am. Williams Ranch Fam. She goes by G'Ma. I thought I was doing pretty well ..then she came along. Oh my goodness. I have made as many as 5 transactions, average $28 and only paid $1.42 for everything! You cannot, however have any $ coming to you. So you want to at least pay something oop. It will be just the remainder of your taxes. Good luck and happy Shopping and Couponing!

[@20greeneyes20]

@@kathrynharper-seymour8062 i should go shopping with you! Very savy !!!! You should be very proud you out smart the retailers.

[@BeckyAnn6879]

Buy the spices. Seriously. They are just as good as Mccormick/Lawry/other spice companies. Also, I LOVE the Cart Calculator in the DG app... I know EXACTLY what my total will be at the register! Perfect timing for this, Matt! I do my 'monthly shop' at DG on Friday, and I'm going to try Penny shopping!

[@bung2360]

Do you ever have any problems shopping or is it pretty easy for you

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

👏👏 who doesn’t love a bargain…? Thanks you are a consumers hero…🥰

[@alexibeshears7549]

As someone who is working at Dollar General right now and the summer before, all of this is true except for the end cap advice, mostly. The end caps, from my experience, are for items that have no specified location or have no room (mostly excess hostess because it spoils so fast and excess/out of season items that we want to get rid of). I say mostly, though, because there are items that are marked to be placed on end caps, but, from what I have seen, they are not seasonal in nature. It may be a regional thing, though, so still look out for it as my region may use end caps for a different reason than the stores he visited. Use these tips, trust me.

[@debbiebeasley6169]

I knew most of this bc I shop at Dollar General so much. I’ve had surgery on both of my legs and can’t walk far yet so I can’t go all over a big store like Walmart.. some of our DG stores have expanded their frozen food section and even have a produce isle! I appreciate my DG! 💜 Thank you for the video, great job 👏

[@Karen_Busch]

A produce aisle? Wow! 😍

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Produce aisle? Where?! *Looks all around, upside down, inside out, under tables and chairs and shelves* (Will let you know when I find it)!

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

@@Karen_Busch IKR?! I second that WOW!

[@TobiLaroux]

Bonus deal I just found out about. When you buy any item at Dollar General, they usually have a $5 off of $25 or $20 on the receipt. Take your receipt to any store that says they will match or beat other store prices. Example, I live in the south east USA, We have a grocery store chain called Food Lion, that says they will match or beat other store prices. Take your $5 off of $25 receipt from DG to Food Lion, and they SHOULD (may not always work) match it, and take off $5 from your purchase of $25+

[@christsdisciple3105]

2:40 You don't need the app. It prints on the bottom of your receipt and, if you only shop on Saturday, you will get a coupon for the next Saturday. On the dots and shapes, they are only reduced at certain times based on seasons/sales. Bonus deal 1 could have been, not a pricing error, but rather the item on sale for 50% off(and considering the time, very likely). That's, again, the reason for the dots.

[@pamelabrown9484]

You need the app for the digital deals. You also must retain the coupon on the $5.00 Sat deal...or be on the app...

[@CraftsUnLeashedbyRobin]

I LOATHE Wal-Mart. I will shop at DG, Dollar Tree or a local grocery store even if I have to pay a few dollars more. My closest Wal-Mart is 25 miles, my closest DG is less than 10 miles. Nowadays with gas through the roof, it makes sense to me to shop as close to home as possible.

[@lyndaeland4958]

I too loathe Walmart which I call walton world because it's just a place for his children to make money. Sam would be so ashamed of them. I usually shop at Aldi or if I need to go to Mentor which is around 30 miles away I'll shop at Meijer which does cost a little more but I think to me that it's worth it.

[@brianhoover8414]

Honestly in our area Meijer and aldi are way cheaper than Walmart in our experience and better quality too

[@cindyb3028]

Same. I hate going there also. Parking sucks, they only have 1 or 2 checkouts open, taking jobs away from people and the employees are clueless and I save a lot more at DG.

[@cherylinoklahoma9624]

After recently finding out about their involvement in child trafficking, I no longer purchase anything from Walmart. Don't believe... search underground tunnels.

[@patpionke]

@@cherylinoklahoma9624 Never heard anything about that. Are you sure it’s true? Have you gotten it from respected sources?

[@WhatWouldLadyCarolinaDo]

Mentioning coupons…My husband and I went out to dinner with a coupon. Our original price after a prime rib dinner, lobster dinner and two bottles of wine was $157. After the coupon it was $172. I was told the coupon automatically added a tip plus service”. What the hell is service? Isn’t that their job anyway? Really, shouldn’t I be the one, to decide if I want to leave a tip? I told the waitress, I then didn’t want to use the coupon. She said “too late, I already ran it through register that’s the end price”. Needless to say after that, I never went back! So, beware! The restaurant’s name is 5th Street Grill in Grants Pass Oregon.

[@emfisher8168]

I find the best holiday cards and prices. When I go in for Mother's/Father's Day cards I typically try to take a few minutes and check out the other categories. Some cards are 1$ and others are 2 for 1$. Those cards are 3+$ - 6+$ at other stores. So start a card box and add to it every time you go to buy a card. At those prices, if you have a lil wiggle room in your budget, you can get extra birthday cards, get well soon, just thinking about you, anniversary, graduation, special day, blank on inside, religious, teacher day, and many other special occasions that a card come in handy for and sometimes its just that little personal thing that person needed in their life at the time. It can really do more than we know, especially with an extra little personal note inside. I've been on both ends, the giving and the receiving, and know the power a card can have.

[@singmysong1167]

good idea, friend

[@audreyramey9196]

Man :( I miss out on so much not being able to do online ... anything. My local stores also use the color dots to tell us what's on sale for just that week. Yep most stores are messy. That's called, too much work for to few hands in to short a time. God help them, amen.

[@wtexasdanielle4266]

You are absolutely RIGHT! I managed a DG for about 5 years. They NEVER gave me enough hours to schedule my people to get everything done. I was the only salary employee so I was there way too many hours & still couldn't get it all done.

[@debrajohnson382]

The store in my town only has one person from opening until 1:00. They have to put up freight, do the cash register and anything else like cleaning.

[@sandyr4656]

@@debrajohnson382 So dangerous for them too😟

[@audreyramey9196]

@@wtexasdanielle4266 I've never worked at a DG, but I have worked retail at a major chain store. Have a couple of friends who have worked DG, plus I've made a few more while shopping DG over the years. It's easy to see the problem. Harder to solve, and they aren't the only business showing theses ailments. I'm sure God could fix the problem, but ya gotta ask. He won't step in unless asked. IDK, but I got a few ideas.

[@ritamiller8521]

@@wtexasdanielle4266 h

[@kellygarza867]

Thanks for tagging Christa coupons! She does a great job keeping us updated on the penny lists.

[@cindyb3028]

She’s the one that got me started on couponing. I saved tons of money thanks to her😍

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

Hello. 👋🏽 first time here. You are the first person besides myself that I’ve ever heard explained the coding and colors of penny items here on KZbin. 😉👏🏽😗

[@compuguy71]

I'm so happy for your shout-out to @Christa Coupons. I have been subscribed to her for years. She should be considered an essential DG reference!

[@wildheart5086]

Amen! She will teach you how to get best deals at DG!

[@tammycoffelt1909]

I love christa

[@kimgordon3695]

AP Scan end of Season item's 😊

[@debbieschumacher1083]

When using the DG app, make sure you have selected the store you are currently in.

[@Mike-rx3mn]

As a guy when I need something I go to the store and get just that or just the items I know I need, I don't "shop". This is great I have had to rethink buying things, now I'm starting to plan shopping trips with lists and notes, not the way I was brought up, they should have taught us this in school I could have saved a lot over the years. Thanks, I sent this video to friends.

[@dalemills7926]

Thanks for all you do ..we are senior citizens..we appreciate you much !

[@jessicaspencer1683]

Also, with digital coupons, many times there will be two coupons for the same product like $1 off Dial body wash or $2 off Dial body wash. Be careful when clipping digital coupons because if you clip both coupons for the same product, it will always give you the coupon for the lowest value rather than the highest. Also with penny shopping, like for the Hostess cupcakes, the only ones that ever penny out are seasonal or limited edition, which will never be in the home location like the shelves you filmed. If the store receives those Hostess items, which not all stores do, they will always be in a separate location away from the Little Debbie/Bread shelves, as that is a home location rather than a seasonal location. The occasional penny shopper most employees don't mind, but it's not worth it to argue with the employees or call corporate over it, and don't be the penny shopper who tears the aisles apart, leaves a mess for employees to clean up, and asking employees to price check to see if the items are a penny. Also do not hide penny items from employees. That prevents the employees from doing their job of pulling the items. But if you do find penny items on the day it pennies out, then it's yours.

[@kattriella1331]

Current DG employee here, and I just wanted to say that sometimes corporate goes back and forth about whether we can refuse to sell penny items, and sometimes they tell us they've changed the policy to one penny item per customer. A lot of stores ignore this because the employees don't get paid enough to get screamed at and waste what little time we have arguing, but if an employee says, "Policy has changed, we now have to do [insert whatever here], I just want people to know it's quite possibly true and not just the employee being rude. Corporate changes our policies on random nonsense so often that it's hard to keep up.

[@goldensunkiss5099]

Great Tips. Thanks

[@essentialpeaceoflife2429]

Doood you have no idea how you've just helped me in my gift basket business. You just laid it all out so plainly. Thank you!

[@maryluw9915]

Man...who knew shopping at DG would take a degree!!

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

I know right.

[@pamelaparker7032]

That gave me a headache 😩

[@KenS-fq1hj]

@@pamelaparker7032 I got a migraine listening to this

[@shellygreenan2407]

not worth the hassle. too complicated. Shop where things are discounted without all the games

[@nanettezimmerman9162]

Do you ever cover Ollie's or Big Lots? I think there may be a lot of interest in these stores!

[@GraceCase]

I’m 99% sure he did Big Lots before.

[@nikkirex20]

He did do big lots before

[@ashleyattheroundtable8952]

I would be interested in your suggestion

[@fayeking5066]

Went to big lots today. They are Higher than regular super markets on dog food, insect spray, snacks, food containers. Just about everything.

[@ashleyattheroundtable8952]

@@fayeking5066 I just realized today when I went into dollar general that I could do my mid-month grocery stock up at the store by me has just about everything I need that I could get if I went to a regular grocery store. And let me not leave out that the prices are just right.

[@calliewillett3635]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been waiting for this kind of content. Great tips and all right before I make my weekly trip to DG. Deal Guy does it again 👍

[@thedealguy]

Glad you liked the video Callie!

[@lendavoice60]

Watched a shopper on KZbin that looks for the penny deals and donates the finds to her area shelter . Thanks for the video on Dollar General. I do shop their and it makes shopping more fun .

[@wafa1339]

Thanks Matt, amazing job! I tried following so many Facebook pages to learn this, and never could understand it, and gave up. As it felt more of a hassle than it's worth. Here you are as always simplifying everything. Appreciate you! Stay safe and blessed!

[@thedealguy]

You too!!

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

Instead of FB try watching Dollar General couponing videos on YT. I learned everything from videos

[@MichaelGunner123]

Facebook: OVERRATED!

[@martinr4940]

Stopped into Dollar General on my way home tonight. It's on my way so I'm a frequent shopper there. While in line to check out - I browsed the rack of $3 paperback books and found one I wanted to buy. At the register it rang up for a penny. The cashier scratched his head and said that was strange. I told him no, that I recently saw a video on KZbin that explained that. First time I had that happen. 😃

[@bernicegrove4285]

I’m decorating for Fall. I went through the summer clearance area and found a small chalkboard and a coffee type can with handle n peach which could easily be changed along with a metal bucket I bought. I love our local Dollar General and am looking forward to Fall selections. Thanks for the added tips. I think I will download the app🌝

[@gendoll5006]

I wish my Dollar General still sold clothes, I’d use to get kids clothes for like .25 when they had those sales with the symbols!!

[@notrealnamenotatall2476]

I know, it's a shame. 8( They were pretty nice clothes too.

[@estherstephens1858]

My local Walmart has increased their prices so high it’s ridiculous! ALL (approx 20) of the check out lines are “self checkout”. More recently, they did away with the money gram area and now in order to do any money transaction I have to go to the “customer service” line. Wow!!!!!

[@chrislyons6052]

Just letting you know, DG does do western union if ever you want to give it a try over money gram

[@teresay0414]

Another reason I don't like WM!

[@mirandakillgallen93]

I like dollar general but the ones in my area aren’t always well stocked or they don’t have enough time to unbox their shipments 😕

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

They are being affected just like Walmart

[@viewer409]

They run on a skeleton crew

[@reneahale1192]

It’s not easy to get stuff put away and take care of customers with only three people on staff

[@leighanneboles6609]

Your cheerfulness always brightens my day! God bless you!

[@danielledorsey7618]

I'm a ASM at DG n its true everything he's saying...if ur looking for penny items plz don't ask the workers we do not suppose to sell penny items..if a guest come up with penny items we will go ahead n ring it up but as soon as they leave we go n pull all the penny items.

[@shontehanna2759]

You out-did yourself with this one, Matt. Fantastic information, thanks.

[@audreyramey9196]

Cool! I have two stores close and I shop at them often. Thanks for all the heads ups. God bless you and your family.

[@thedealguy]

You too Audrey!!

[@bevlincoln6517]

Dollar General makes you work for your savings. 😮

[@RickyG225]

Will never play that game, just shop and leave is fine for me.

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

The app isn’t too much work and depending on the person, it can be a fun challenge to see how low you can get your total

[@RickyG225]

@@jenniferrosenthal7731 Sounds good. Have fun with it if that's what you enjoy doing.

[@A.Alverio]

What do u mean?

[@janiemiddlebrooks8993]

You are correct, DG is supposed to pull items once they go to .01 (0.00 in the app) it takes a lot of work and studying and learning to read tags, it is not for the faint of heart. Lol Don't get frustrated if you can't find .01 items, it just means your store is on their A Game...or an 'adult scavenger hunter' got to it before you did. But y'all #1 please remember to set your app location each time you walk into a DG, #2 please don't ask employees if or where .01 items are. #3 Don't trash a store looking for them, tidy as you go. It makes a big difference. Some stores hate couponers and penny shoppers because they trash stores and don't clean up after their selves.

[@donnawolfe421]

I appreciate your savings advice. I have shopped at DG for everything and think it is a great store. I recently purchased a sheet set from there. Superior in every way. Love your family. Keep up the good work.

[@tarapichardo1801]

Love the video as usual...I used to coupon all the time at dollar general however I stopped a few weeks ago because a lot of the digital coupons were not attaching to the correct product and certain bonus deals like spend 8 dollars on dove get a two dollar instant savings...those types of deals were not working with the app and the clerk said they couldn't fix it. In Massachusetts Everytime I use a paper mfr coupon I am told at dollar general that it negates the digital dg coupon...it is very frustrating. Also if you plan on using the 5 off of 25 on Sat you need to complete your shopping before 7 pm cause at 7 pm the new ad takes effect with the new weekly deals and alot of digital coupons and the five off of 25 mysteriously disappear. I used to love Dollar Gen nowadays I will not shop there because I leave the store completely frustrated with no resolution.

[@anthonybandera2710]

Go to Dollar Tree. It will make you smile. 🤫😁

[@amandagorske2141]

7 pm just means if it's lower price me t week you will get that lower price at time of checkout. Digital coupons don't disappear at 7 pm lololll

[@cravensravens]

I work at a Family Dollar not a DG but at our store, the system literally doesn't allow us to sell items for less than .10¢ So, penny items usually get thrown away if my manager finds them, but if I ring smth up and it comes up as a penny (followed by an error message that tells me to put in a different price) I usually sell it to the customers for that ten cents. I don't know which stores this applies to and which it doesn't but please don't hound the cashiers to sell smth to you for a penny, the system may literally not allow them to. There's no need to be rude about smth that can't be helped

[@sonyaj.6736]

Yep I brought some items @ Family $ in March found the cutest clearance headband then the manager told me she couldn't sale it and tossed in white bin? Im like really?

[@otakubullfrog1665]

I like how you showed some Dollar General shelves that had been mostly cleaned out in this video. I've seen other discount shopping channels that only seem to film dollar stores right after opening following a fresh restock and this presents an unrealistic expectation of the experience you're likely to have on a random visit (sometimes to the point where people in the comments accuse the channels of collaborating with the stores to stage the merchandise).

[@violetnewby]

I don't know why, but I generally dislike DG!! There are 3 of them less than 10 mins from my house in any given direction. Maybe this will help me go there more often. Thank you for the info, Matt.

[@4beachpeaches]

You know the saying….if there is an amity field in the middle of nowhere, a DG will soon arrive!🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sharonjansky3877]

This was a great informative video on Dollar General. I’ve been shopping more at DG because they have stepped up their game on decorative items. So thanks a bunch!

[@jessicaspencer1683]

If the manufacturer coupon states a limit of for example "Limit two per household per day" then you cannot use more like coupons in another transaction to get around coupon limits. Not to mention the couponers who hold up the line for other customers when trying to do multiple transactions. If no limit is stated on the manufacturer coupon, then Dollar General will accept up to 5 like coupons per transaction per day.

[@mtnjhutch]

You can also use the $5 coupon on your receipt for Saturday on one transaction and the digital version on another.

[@selenayates2256]

Some stores will also save extra coupons for customers. So you can split into even more transactions. But I would ask first if they do this. Only some stores do this.

[@travisr5694]

I would have loved seeing Matt wearing the straw hat. :)

[@rogerknight2267]

I’m a prepper. Found me a DG out in the middle of nowhere. I hit it every week. I’m always the only customer. They’ve got the biggest selection of canned goods. Heck yeah.

[@tarawagner6399]

I don't have a Dollar General store but we have a Family Dollar. Can you do secrets for Family Dollar? Thank you!

[@notrealnamenotatall2476]

Here's a tip: Don't ever work at the Dollar General. The customers alone will tear you apart. For every nice person, there's about ten or twenty vultures who treat you like dirt, tear up the store, curse you out because "no, the Coke is not on sale", and get you in trouble running these coupon scams where they buy twenty things for a dollar and then resell them on Facebook. And you get paid less than any other store in town. Then you can't leave because two or three coworkers split without getting their two week's notice and now you are one of three people hired at the store, forcing you to close early. Just to be rewarded with whiny Karens griping about you closing while their little brats scream for candy until they get it. Or better yet, like what happened to us, some guy spraypaints the front windows "It's 7 clock". Not o'clock, CLOCK. Oh, and the fight with numerous losers who 'lost their license' AND STILL DROVE TO THE STORE and are ticked that they can't by cigarettes. So they call your manager out to complain before storming out in a big huff. Dollar General: Satan's Snack Shop.

[@sidroberts7960]

As someone that has worked for Dollar General for the past two years, I have to disagree with your second one. While yes, we do allow you to use coupons that exceed the purchase price of items, that will only go towards your bill. We do NOT give you money back if your total is a negative at the end of the transaction. Trying to get a worker to do that and actually getting them to do that because they do not know any better could result in getting that worker fired. Also for secret number three you do not have to download the DG app to get the $5 off $25 purchase on Saturday's. You can, and the DG app is a good way to save money, but you don't have to, all you have to do is keep a receipt from that week as 99% of the time the coupon for the $5 off $25 purchase is on the receipt with the date it can be used. Also, about coupon stacking, yes it is allowed UNLESS the coupon specifically says only one use per purchase. Now, about the penny items, please do not go overboard on this. Personally, I love to save my customers money whenever I can and will go out of my way to help them save money, but if a store sells too many items for a penny that store actually faces punishment for that. So, be reasonable when you do this or you will end up making people not want to help you save money anymore. And these penny items do not end up in a dumpster, at least not at the store. They are sent back to the warehouse.

[@cynthiaruffino5384]

Thanks for letting everyone know. I too work at DG and you are right on about all of it.

[@kylieowens8812]

Why do any items (besides expired foods, etc.) end up in the dumpsters? Wouldn’t it serve the community better that all these perfectly useable and widely needed items be donated rather than just be purposely destroyed adding unnecessary waste to our already over filled with garbage dumps?

[@sidroberts7960]

@@kylieowens8812 You didn't read my comment very well did you? I said, they do NOT go in the dumpster. The only items that go in the dumpster where I work are expired products.

[@marilynthaxton3073]

To get penny items in my hometown store was impossible because every time I find any, the Manager will not accept it as a "saleable item" She always said "I can't sell these items".... Only to find out she was buying them herself!!! I waited behind her in line while a coworker checked her out before closing.....She doesn't work there anymore so maybe I'll return and try to get some penny item now😁😁👏👏 Sadly all the stores are extremely short handed....over worked and fed up with all of the above🙄☹️ Thanks for another great video!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!

[@karladoane7323]

Thanks for sharing this information . I do know that their OTCs Health products are really quite reasonably priced in fact some of the pricing is even better than Walmart.

[@susanvandegrift4466]

Thank you, thank you! Great tips! I made sure my phone number was entered first before my paper coupons. I spent $19.62 and saved $13.50. Quite a savings for a little time! I'll have to work on some of the other tips.

[@arandomevent]

Welcome to the world of penny shopping!!! I don't go there much because there aren't any locally but if I happen to go near one I'll check their deals and pop in. It's a lot of logistics to coordinate 😂😂 Thanks for your hard work!

[@barbarajohnson1348]

I shop DG for soap.Toliet paper, Paper towels because they have pretty paper towels. Walmart has just plain old white ones for years. Laundry soap seems clothes cleaner.

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

DG laundry soap seems outrageous on prices

[@normaz-o2546]

So much great content in this video. I’m going to have to watch this video a couple of times in order to digest all this great and useful info. As always I appreciate all the work you put into your videos, thank you 👏🏼👏🏼!

[@thedealguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Shaundtay]

There is groups on FB that will tell you what us in sell and what coupons to use. I haven't paid retail for laundry soap in years. With the help of these groups

[@eb4600]

I was thinking the same thing and intend to download the app and checkout the Facebook page and then start printing.

[@krisb3939]

@@thedealguy , buying made in China junk isn't a deal for the USA economy , it's hurting the USA economy .

[@melissalawsonAKAchellree]

Thanks Matt!!!!! ❤️❤️

[@brendamahoney-harris7572]

I got 18 boxes of sundae cupcakes and 13 of key lime went to two stores. I love DG .half the time I know more about what's going on sale and penny and what sale is in a couple weeks . More than the workers. It's crazy

[@bethsullivan3698]

Employees at your local DG have laughed about stashing penny items in the back & then buying them later or even stashing items they wanted & waiting long enough that they eventually were marked down to a penny. I watched aa a Mgr bought everything needed to redecorate her daughter's room for a penny a piece & laughed about it. Frustrating to see that and then try and report it and get no where.

[@frybry01]

That's probly what the managers at 4 DGs do in my area. 4 of 5 stores never have penny items, only the 1 new store has them and it's in BFE, lol.

[@glendastevens9725]

From my understanding employees are not allowed to purchase penny items

[@shortshorts920]

Report them then. The video footage is there an so are the recorded transactions. It is against policy for us employees to purchase penny items. We are absolutely not allowed.

[@ladyjavandab7181]

Helloooo and thanks! Noted that it's not just your local DG, ours around here look very slim with merch. Trucks not moving and less staff to stock stores.

[@tergar1]

Thank you, learn more on shopping at DG. I use my app all the time, as a senior it helps me allot trying to save!👍

[@donnawilliams5925]

What is the correct app to use? Apparently I must be doing something wrong because I can't get it down loaded or it's altogether a wrong app

[@GMWILD87]

I agree with Matt on one thing DG is always messy at least here and we have 5 in our city and yeah each one has an aisle that is overflow.

[@MH7_256]

There’s one in our town that is always a cluttered dump. And shelves are almost always empty. I don’t hold that against them because I know people don’t want to work. But it is so aggravating that it’s always cluttered and always a mess.

[@YolandaisYolandaCooks]

I tried a few times to shop there but it was just frustrating so I go else where.

[@denasharpe2393]

Ours too and l love them just that way!!!

[@lindafraguada4404]

There is no DG here in Puerto Rico Mark ... but I'll be sure to go when I go to my sister's house in Tampa. Thanks for your videos I have learned a lot ... and I put it into practice when I go to Sam's or Costco. Blessings ☝👑💪 from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@56Spookdog]

DG is the best store for buying plinking targets, shaving cream, soda cans and 2 lites especially the lemon lime flavor makes for some fun times.

[@SamaritanElad]

Walmart much cheaper as SAMS pop there is 1c / oz (2L 67c)

[@cindyegemo7305]

As a crocheter, I was pleasantly surprised to find a good quality yarn at Dollar General. Thanks for the great information! Will be downloading the app now.

[@RickyG225]

BTW- I shop at DG on a regular basis. I enjoy many of the store brand items as well. Very convienent and also in the neighborhood.

[@MyEnemy]

Their Donut Shop Coffee is very good.

[@jeffsmith7611]

You can use the $5 off of $25 coupon that is printed on the bottom of receipts at Food Lion stores

[@laurieanne9712]

Always a help, & pleasantly so! Thank you!

[@thedealguy]

Thanks Laurie! So glad to have you here

[@michaelegnatz8467]

Dear Matt: Thanks for your Good & Valuable work 🌞

[@asterross]

As someone who works at DG, I personally hate penny shoppers when they get a huge cart full of penny items, when I'm the only one there, and there is a huge line of people. And even worse when I know they went to the back room and grabbed the boxes, but can't prove it. If it's on the shelves, sure why not. But in the back room you purposely went digging through for them?? That's just shitty, especially since they leave a mess behind in the process. Also, I can't tell you how many times someone breaks something glass, and just leaves it there without telling anyone. I once watched someone on the camera accidentally knock a candle off a shelf, look at it, look around to see if anyone saw, then leave. I swept it up, but they never told anyone. It doesn't just magically disappear, have some decency people come on.

[@Dbb27]

I’m sorry. There are many of us that put things back properly and even pick things up and put them where they belong. I worked retail back in high school in the 1970’s. I wish I could say people were nicer and more respectful back then but they weren’t.

[@pamelamcdermott7716]

Thank you Matt. I love your videos. I like to buy everything possible anywhere but Walmart. God Bless.

[@shelleybuckley444]

Just started my adventure w DG. Your Video explained a lot of questions that I had for this store. Thanks. My grandkids will be blessed w many freebies thanks to you.

[@debicarter4119]

I never knew any of this. I did recently learn about some benefits of getting the app. I just hated having one more app on my phone. But if it really benefits me this much I will. Thanks Matt for all your videos. We all need to save and especially now!

[@peggymaranciak9825]

Really appreciate all the time and effort you go through for your videos! You’re so helpful and I thank you for that! Scored a Great Wall shelf for very little. Thanks!

[@tesla4002]

I have been at a Dollar General once in my life and wasn’t cheap

[@tammyhathaway8275]

It is if you use digital coupons.

[@luckycouponer8621]

You're doing it wrong if it's high. I get $30 in product every single Saturday for around $5 just by following Christa Coupons!

[@grammydar3358]

Thank you Matt for all the ideas you share for saving money.

[@Katy32344]

DG is one of my favorite stores. If I would get it at Walmart, I go to DG instead.

[@debraboyea7776]

Me too! I love to go into DG and just browse and I always find something useful!

[@josephmartinez9722]

Working at dollar general can be tough, the store can get messy easily like the one in the video due to low staff but our main priority is to help you save. The trucks can be inconsistent and difficult to track which is why the store looks bad, it’s mainly due to Covid.

[@juliebradley1184]

Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@thedealguy]

Thanks for watching Julie!

[@juliem.679]

One thing I like about DOllar General kitchen items is that their hotpads are larger than average!

[@Superello13]

Matt, I don’t even have some of these stores in my area but I have to watch your fun videos. I am a Costco shopper and appreciate all your tips.

[@thedealguy]

Thank you so much! I have so many exciting costco videos coming next month

[@valeriejoyner5097]

I love dollar general I go 3 x a week sometimes. I use the app but you showed me more than I knew. Thank you. Love it.

[@carolynrice6383]

Our local store had stuck clearance signs up all over the store to advertise their clearance. Because they stuck one on a shelf that I had been looking at, thinking the items were clearance, I grabbed an "As seen on tv" led light. It was marked $13. The clearance said, "Take an additional 50% off price that's marked". That would be $13.50. When it was rung up, it was full price. I told the cashier where I got it. He got his assistant manager. She tried to to say that they put signs up all over the store to show their clearance items. I told her she will want to take them down because it makes it look like everything is on clearance! She went back to her boss, and he had her give me the light for half price, and I saw staff pulling clearance signs down at the same time.

[@thedealguy]

I'm glad you got the deal in the end Carolyn!

[@susanleonka3115]

Hi The Deal Guy, I want to Congratulate you and your family on the birth of your baby boy. Your daughter must be excited about being a big sister. Hope your daughter will be a great little mother’s helper. Take Care, Stay Safe and God Bless, Susan From Connecticut

[@Oceangirl_505]

Helpful info, Mr. Deal Guy! BTW, I wondered about the colored symbols. 👍

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

I love dollar general. They just opened one around the corner from my home.

[@janescottmcclurg]

Thank you for sharing all this great information. I will definitely give it a try. I absolutely love your channel.

[@katesinclair6515]

I like how you got the pattern of your tie lined up perfectly with the knot. 👏👏👏