When Walmart Marks Down Patio Furniture
Patio clearance runs in tiers. Here's what the first markdown actually looks like on the shelf, and what to expect after it.
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What a first markdown tier actually looks like
This week’s find: the Mainstays Chelsea 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Deep Seating Set, marked down to $447 from $597 — a 25% cut. That 25% number is worth remembering, because it’s a pretty typical opening markdown for patio sets once a store starts cutting the category, not a one-off.
Why this isn’t the floor yet
A first-tier cut like this usually isn’t the last one. Patio is seasonal stock — once a store commits to clearing it, further markdowns tend to follow every couple of weeks as the season winds down, deeper each time, until whatever’s left either sells or gets pulled. If you don’t need the set immediately, a first-tier price like this is the signal to start watching, not necessarily the signal to buy.
What to do with that
- If you see a patio item freshly marked down (a round price cut like 25% off, not a few cents), note the date — that’s your baseline.
- Check back every couple of weeks. A second cut usually lands within a month of the first.
- If you need the item now and the current price already works for you, buying at the first markdown isn’t a bad call — waiting isn’t guaranteed to pay off before stock runs out.
Prices and stock are per store and change daily. Scan before you drive.