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‘There’s a recall on that’: Home Depot shopper finds $1K vanity ringing up for …
A Home Depot shopper finds a pricey vanity ringing up for just one cent. However, the workers inform him that the product is recalled.
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Viral Video Exposes Home Depot 'Penny Clearance' Phenomenon, Sparks Debate on Retail Deals
A recent viral video has brought attention to a practice involving the purchase of deeply discounted "penny clearance" items at Home Depot. The video, uploaded by user ProfitDrivenMindset, demonstrates how specific items, including a vanity originally priced at $700, can be acquired for as little as one cent. The video shows an individual utilizing a barcode scanner and a mobile application within a Home Depot store to identify these heavily discounted products. The individual then proceeds to a self-checkout station, successfully purchasing multiple items for $0.01 each. During the transaction, an employee is seen approaching the self-checkout area, and a brief exchange occurs. The employee mentions a potential "recall" on the items, but the video creator quickly refutes this claim by checking online, stating, "Doesn't show anything about a recall." Following this, the transaction is completed. The video concludes with the individual loading a large boxed vanity into a vehicle, claiming it was purchased for a penny and resulted in a $250 profit. The creator encourages viewers to comment "penny" to receive access to specialized software designed to locate these clearance deals. This practice raises questions about retail pricing strategies and consumer awareness of extreme discounts.
