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Ge Soft White Decorative G16 1/2 Light Bulbs, 40W, 290 Lumens, 2 Count — Dollar General (SKU 25354401)

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Party & Celebrations

$0.01

⏳ Limited to some stores — not a penny everywhere. At the stores that flip later it was still $2.40 — not a penny there yet. It has read that way for 29 days now. A Dollar General rollout takes about a week, so this is very unlikely to still be spreading — it looks like an item only some stores carry or are clearing. Worth checking your own store before the trip. 🔒 See which stores flip first — unlocks at 700 XP + 10 finds → Checked Oct 22

Ge Soft White Decorative G16 1/2 Light Bulbs, 40W, 290 Lumens, 2 Count

Name: Ge Soft White Decorative G16 1/2 Light Bulbs, 40W, 290 Lumens, 2 Count
Brand: GE Lighting
SKU: dg:43168918411
Price: 0.01 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

by GE Lighting

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Scan or match this against the shelf label

A barcode identifies the item, not its price — the register decides that. If it does not ring at $0.01, please just put it back.

🪙 Penny 🗓 First carried by DG 2mo ago 💵 Retail value $2 ⏳🪙 $0.01 in the early-flip stores · first seen 29d ago

🛒 In the aisle? How to check this ▾

Scan the barcode in the Dollar General app (or enter the UPC) BEFORE you get in line — that's the only way to see the true price.
If the app shows $0.01, it's a live penny at THIS store (penny status is store-specific).
Look next to the barcode ON THE PACKAGE for a manufacturer's date like "02 / 2024" — a year or more in the past means old stock, which is what pennies. A date in the FUTURE is just a best-by; it means nothing here.
Check the neighbours: dead stock usually arrives a whole shelf at a time, so one old date is a reason to scan what's beside it.
Expect friction: many cashiers won't sell a penny, and it's never guaranteed. Be polite; don't argue.
No luck? Tap "couldn't find it" so the community knows it's dried up here.

Rule of thumb: a penny is a lucky bonus, not the plan. Full Dollar General guide →

“First carried by Dollar General” = when this item first appeared in Dollar General’s catalog — not how long it has been a penny. Penny status changes at the register and varies by store.

Penny status varies by store — always verify with the Dollar General app. How →

⚠️ A penny is often triggered when a product's packaging or formula changes — the maker gives the new version a new item number and the old one gets discontinued. So the item on the shelf can look identical but actually be the new (full-price) version. Match the exact item number, not just the look — small differences in packaging, size, or wording are the tell.

Pricing & info come from Dollar General's distribution network, not individual stores. DCs supply the stores, so items are usually there — but expect some inconsistency unless a shopper has confirmed it.