when does SDM xmas clearance begin?

[walkinglady]

From my own experience, the deepest discounts at Shoppers happen starting with New Year Day. Yes, many locations are open Jan 1st. Then you can find 90% discounts on ornaments, chocolates, ribbon, decorations, etc. Between Christmas and New Year Eve, generally 50% is about the best you can get.

[seylz_gurl]

yes, the snackie items don't usually go down until after New Year's. I really don't need more decorations, but last year SDM had some lighted branches which I had my eye on as the price went down but they were gone by the time of the deep discounts. Always can use more wrap, bows, bags....some of the grocery stores like Loblaws clear items at 75% off.

[torontogal12]

Had a looksie. No clearance as of 9 am Dec 24

[seylz_gurl]

had to pickup a couple of last minute gifts @12:24 pm today and nothing on clearance yet.

[torontogal12]

So annoyed! At 9 am there were 6 boxes of the ornaments I wanted. There's been 6 boxes all xmas season. No one has wanted them. Went at 3pm and only 1 box left. Darn last minute shoppers!!! Now I have to be there at opening time on boxing day to get it

[windowwendy]

you should look at peir one or bombay if there is one close to you toronto gal. i got mine last year on boxing day at deep discount.

[tjthemanto]

I find it pretty localised and not so much nationwide. ( Depending on the item )

Some stores which have overstock of X'Mas gift items sometimes have their own little sales , while its still regular price at other SDM stores.

Kind of like the Halloween candy clearance sales

[torontogal12]

Well serves me right for waiting until Boxing Day. The ornaments I wanted were gone from every downtown store on December 24. Sold at full price to last minute shoppers. I wanted 2 sets and at least I didn't pay $60 for them. Those people are insane.

CT was also cleared out on Dec 24 except for a few boxes that were still full price today. $14.99 for FOUR ornaments, are you kidding?? Used my $5 off to buy Drano and Comet lol

Thanks to all for your ornament suggestions. Maybe I'll get DH to drive me to Pier 1 or Bombay once the crowds die down, he'll refuse to go otherwise

[sweetmomma]

I am going to take a peek tomorrow at mine. Heard some great deals were to be had at a different location!

[NICKER27]

I went to two stores and did two full redemtions on clearance toys, I was there at 6am and the next store at 6:45 and there was so not much left. I was super happy with my almost $700 of toys that I paid $42 for! I thought about waiting until tomorrow, but happy I got up and did it this morning. Everything was already very picked over at both stores.

[torontogal12]

Went to a late movie last night and there was an SDM next door. Wouldn't you know it, there were 6 boxes of my ornaments still on the shelf! Had to walk home in a snowstorm with them but I got the ones I wanted

I win, naysayer gods! Too bad I couldn't make up $100 for the bonus points, but at least I saved my $

[r0c0upons]

Went to a late movie last night and there was an SDM next door. Wouldn't you know it, there were 6 boxes of my ornaments still on the shelf! Had to walk home in a snowstorm with them but I got the ones I wanted

I win, naysayer gods! Too bad I couldn't make up $100 for the bonus points, but at least I saved my $

I'm glad you found them, I was at SDM this morning and there were tons of ornaments. I hadn't noticed them before, but they were really nice!!! Only 30% off though, but beautiful enough that I thought they were worth it!

[MrsSunshine]

thats great news Torontogal.. def. they were meant to be yours. Im waiting here as well. prices were down a little but i've found patience is always rewarded.

[torontogal12]

I'm glad you found them, I was at SDM this morning and there were tons of ornaments. I hadn't noticed them before, but they were really nice!!! Only 30% off though, but beautiful enough that I thought they were worth it!

Some of them were really nice. The peacock pattern purple ones were pretty, and the Disney ones were really cute (Mickey and Minnie in a wreath). I got the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer collection!

[torontogal12]

thats great news Torontogal.. def. they were meant to be yours. Im waiting here as well. prices were down a little but i've found patience is always rewarded.

This time, it seems yes! Hope you get what you are looking for!