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Cracking the Code: The Price Tag Guide

How stores tell you which products are discontinued

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Zach Altmyer
Oct 22, 2025
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You’ve probably walked past hundreds of discontinued products without realizing it.

They’re sitting on shelves at regular prices, tucked between other products, looking like everything else in the store. But there are subtle clues hiding in plain sight that reveal which products are on their way out.

You just need to know where to look.

Once you learn to read price tags the way store employees do, everything changes. You’ll start seeing opportunities everywhere you shop.

I’ve put together a comprehensive guide on decoding store marking systems - turning those indicators into your biggest sourcing advantage.

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