Watchlist alerts
Email or push alerts for the items and categories you care about, at the discount you set.
Clearance alerts for Canadian stores
Stop checking. Get told when it drops.
Pick the things you want and how far you'll drive. When one hits clearance at a store near you, Shelfwatch sends you the price, the discount and how many are left.
CLEARANCESKU 054-8812-6
20V Cordless Leaf Blower
$189.99
$56.97−70%
Example alert. Prices and stores are illustrative.
How it works
Three steps, then we do the watching
Make a watchlist
Add products, brands or whole categories. Set a minimum discount, like 50% or more.
Set your radius
Choose the stores you'll actually visit, from 5 km to 100 km away.
Get the alert
When something matches, you get the price, the discount, the store and the stock count. Call ahead, then go.
What you get
Built for people who check the clearance aisle first
Seasonal heads-up
A nudge when seasonal markdowns usually start: Halloween in November, Christmas after Boxing Day, patio and pool in August.
Snap a tag
Found a deal in store? Take a photo of the tag. We read the price and product and share it with shoppers nearby.
Reseller mode
See the estimated Amazon.ca resale price, fees and profit next to each clearance find, plus a flag for restricted brands.
Planned pricing
Free to start
| Plan | Price (CAD) | For | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Casual deal hunters | Browse deals near you, 3 watchlist alerts |
| Plus | $4/mo | Regular clearance shoppers | Unlimited alerts, price history, seasonal heads-up |
| Reseller | $25/mo | Amazon and Marketplace sellers | Everything in Plus, Amazon.ca profit estimates, restricted-brand check |
Prices may change before launch. Waitlist members get their first month free.
Guides
Clearance shopping in Canada
When seasonal stock usually goes on clearance
4 min read
Seasonal products have a short shelf life. Once the season passes, stores need the space back, so markdowns tend to follow the calendar. Exact timing varies by chain and by store, but this is the general pattern.
| When | What tends to get marked down |
|---|---|
| Early November | Halloween costumes, décor and candy |
| Late December to January | Christmas décor, lights, wrapping, gift sets |
| February to March | Winter gear: shovels, snow brushes, heaters, winter apparel |
| July | Spring garden items, seeds, planters |
| August | Patio furniture, pools, BBQ accessories, summer toys |
| September | Back-to-school supplies and lunch gear |
First markdowns are often modest. Deeper cuts usually come in later rounds, as the remaining stock gets smaller. If you can wait, you may pay less, but popular items can sell out between rounds.
Check before you drive
3 min read
Online stock counts are useful, but they are never perfect. An item can be sold, misplaced or sitting in the back room while the website still shows it in stock.
- Call the store first when only one or two are listed. Give them the product number from the website.
- Ask for a price check at the service desk if the shelf tag and the website disagree.
- Look beyond the clearance aisle. Marked-down items are often left in their regular spot.
- Don't expect stores to honour app prices. The price at the register is what counts.
Questions
FAQ
Which stores will you cover?
We're starting with large national chains for hardware, home, electronics and sporting goods, then adding more based on what waitlist members ask for.
Where do the deals come from?
From publicly listed prices and from photos that shoppers share. Every alert shows when the price was last seen.
Which cities first?
The Greater Toronto Area, then the cities where most waitlist members live. That's why we ask for the first three characters of your postal code.
Are you connected to any retailer?
No. Shelfwatch is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any store we list.