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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Target sign(l), Man talking(c), Empty shelves with text "people ruin the hobby"(r)

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‘I will be looking under there from now on’: Target shopper picks up shelf ‘to see what people are hiding.’ He can’t believe what he finds

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with a woman holding up an Ulta beauty bag, next to an image of an Ulta beauty

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‘Ulta Beauty will never get another penny from me’: Shopper says Ulta blocked her account because she spent $1,000 in a year

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Temu Logo on Phone(l) Woman shares what she ordered from Temu(r)

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‘I’m convinced y’all don’t read the item description’: Woman orders popular item from Temu. Then her package arrives

Pillow Shelves(l) Target Store Sign(c) Target Store Worker scanning products(r)

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‘Run to Target’: Customer shows how to get this viral $39 item for $3.50

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Dawn Soap(l) Target Store Front(c) Man shares price Difference of Dawn Soap(r)

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‘Save up to $3’: Man spots Dawn soap at Target. Then he takes a closer look at the label

Man sharing what he saw at his Dollar Tree Store(l) Dollar Tree Store Front(c) Dollar Tree Interior(r)

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‘AKA Sam’s Club’: Dollar Tree customer walks into store. Then he realizes it’s now completely different

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘I always make it a point to’: Target customer parks in this Drive Up spot. Then a worker calls them out for it

Walmart worker shares experience with customers(l) Walmart Low Price Sign(c) Walmart Store Front(r)

walmart low price

‘Just because we wear the vest doesn’t mean we could help you’: Walmart shopper asks for price change on 75%-off items. The worker tells her no

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman shares bath and body store experience(l) Bath and Body Works Store Front(c) Bath and Body Store discount sign(r)

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‘Realizing Bath & Body played us’: Bath & Body Works customer says store is ‘tricking’ them, other shoppers after seeing 50%-off sale

Man wearing northface jacket and sunglasses(l) Target Store Front(c) Placing starbucks drink at target product shelf(r)

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‘This is what happens’: Target worker issues warning for customers who decide they no longer want items in their cart

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘She wouldn’t leave’: Walmart shopper calls out ‘floorwalkers’ for following his kids around the toy aisle

Sam's club sign(l), Woman talking(c), Sam's club card(r)

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‘This is pretty sneaky!’: Woman uses her Sam’s Club membership. Then she realizes there’s been a policy change

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Man sharing Ross Tip for Secret Sale(l) Ross Store Front sign(r)

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‘This will start the second Monday in January’: Expert shows how to check for Ross’ secret 49-cent annual sale. Here’s how to find it

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

woman shares what happened to her candle(l) Bath and Body Works Store Front(c) Bath and Body Works Candle Display(r)

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‘This is not going to work for me’: Bath and Body Works customer buys candle with decorative wrap. Then she lights it

2 panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right the target sign outside a target store.

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