🆕 In the Dollar General catalog with no recorded price. Spot it in store? Tap 🏷️ Report the price with what it rings up — a $0.01 report puts it straight on the penny list.

Bubble Gum Kidz Gumball Machine Bank with Assorted Flavor Gumballs, 3.56 oz, 2 A

SKU 38861601 UPC 075656067158

🛒 In the aisle? How to check this ▾

1. 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.
2. If the app shows $0.01, it's a live penny at THIS store (penny status is store-specific).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Expect friction: many cashiers won't sell a penny, and it's never guaranteed. Be polite; don't argue.
6. 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.