T.J. Maxx is a treasure trove for discounted home decor, fashion accessories, and designer brands. And in this economy, what more could you ask for from your favorite budget-friendly retailer? After nearly a decade of working at T.J. Maxx, former employee Bena Solomon is spilling the tea about the store’s clearance section—including why duplicate items are given different prices. Keep reading for her top four secrets.

1. A machine dictates which items are marked down, not the employees.

“We as workers do not decide how an item gets marked down,” Solomon said on TikTok. “We scan the ticket and whatever comes out, that’s the price.”

That’s why some items may ring up at a cheaper price at checkout, depending on the system’s internal pricing model.

2. An item’s markdown price is based on w

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