Unbelievable bargains at the As-Is section

     Of all the tips and tricks I can tell you, this is by far the most useful. Every Bed Bath and Beyond store has a section dedicated to "as-is" items. The salesperson will tell you that these are damaged and returned items, but the truth is most of the time they are brand new and sold at incredible markdowns of up to 80%.            
     Sometimes they are mishipped items or manufacturer samples, other times they are never used or opened returns. Even broken packaging is enough to land an item there. Each as-is item is marked with a yellow barcode which details the condition of the item and it's current price. I've found these descriptions to be consistently honest. Also, the UPC code on each item will be crossed out in BLUE marker.
     The section is typically located in the main aisle of the store, on the bedding and bath side. Each store is different, so it could be located elsewhere, and may not be clearly marked. Ask one of the salespeople and they will direct you. Once you find it, start digging! The section is usually disheveled, so make sure you pick things up, and look behind items. Keep an eye out for massively reduced big ticket items, and get them when you see them. They go quickly (usually to an employee).
     If you are really out to get the big savings on the hot items, then I suggest going a few times a week. They rotate this section often. Try to get an idea of what time your local BBB stocks this section so that you can get first dibs. Each store varies as to what time this occurs.
     Although it's called "as-is", everything is still returnable with no time limits. Even without a receipt, they will still give you a store credit. If you still have your receipt then you'll get cash. It's amazing they retain this policy considering one could wash off the blue mark, peel off the yellow sticker, and return it to another location for  store credit worth the full retail price, possibly double the amount paid. That would be fraud and is illegal, so I do not recommend that you do that. I do however suggest you check out as-is, whether you are looking for a deal for yourself, or to make a few bucks on ebay, you will definitely make out like a bandit!