How Argos Clearance Works
Argos runs clearance through two channels — in-store and online. Online clearance is listed on their website under the clearance section, with prices reduced to clear old stock. In-store, individual branches clear products at their own pace, which means different stores have different clearance items at different times. Both channels can produce profitable finds for Amazon sellers.
Finding the Best Deals
Check the Argos clearance section online regularly — new items appear as products are discontinued or replaced with updated models. Electronics, toys, homewares, and garden products are the categories most likely to produce good arbitrage opportunities. Use your browser bookmarks to create a quick daily check routine.
For in-store clearance, look for the red price tags or ask staff which items are being reduced. Some Argos stores have dedicated clearance shelves, while others integrate clearance items with regular stock. Visiting stores in person lets you find deals that are not always reflected on the website.
The Click and Collect Advantage
Argos click and collect lets you order clearance items online and pick them up from a nearby store. This is useful when you spot a deal online and want to secure it before it sells out. You can also check stock availability across multiple stores from the website and plan collection routes to pick up items from several locations.
What to Check Before Buying
Scan the product barcode or search for it on Amazon using the model number. Check the current selling price, the sales rank, and how many other sellers are offering the same product. Argos clearance items are often discontinued models, so check whether the Amazon listing will remain active or is likely to be suppressed once Amazon's own stock runs out.
Calculate your profit margin carefully. A product reduced from forty pounds to twenty at Argos that sells for thirty-five on Amazon might look like a fifteen pound profit, but after referral fees, FBA fees, and shipping costs, the actual margin might be two or three pounds. Make sure the numbers work before committing.
Timing and Seasonality
The biggest Argos clearance events happen after Christmas, after Easter, and during September when summer products are cleared out. These seasonal transitions produce the deepest discounts and the widest range of clearance stock. Plan your sourcing around these periods for the best results.
Argos also clears stock when catalogue changes happen — as new product ranges come in, the old ones get discounted. Keep an eye on category updates and be ready to check for deals when ranges are refreshed.