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Michaels Grab Bags: Everything You Need To Know

in Instagram, Michaels, Most Popular, Store Savings Guides on 03/12/23

Have you ever bought a Michaels grab bag? Some stores offer them from time to time but most Michaels stores offer them regularly and sometimes they are called “Michaels $5 Mystery Box” or “Michaels Clearance Boxes” (they used to be called Michaels $2 grab bags sigh… inflation. lol).

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How Do Grab Bags Work? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Whatever you choose to call them, they are well worth the effort to get one or more. They are typically filled with items that can be valued at more than 10 times what you paid for them.

Today we’re going to talk about these Michaels’ grab bags, how to score them, what they could contain, as well as when to grab one to ensure you get a great find.

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Michaels Grab Bags is an assortment of different items.

What Are Michaels Grab Bags?

Most Michaels stores have Grab Bag events for their customers. 

The funny thing is that in some stores they really aren’t grab bags anymore, they are grab boxes.

Basically, you can think of them as a mystery bag filled with items from the store.  The thing is, you never know what’s inside so you’ll always be in for a surprise.

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How Much Does A Michaels Grab Bag Cost? 

Some stores offer them for as low as $2, at times.  But most shoppers say that they are usually able to snag a grab bag for between $4 and $5. 

It’s important to note though that these grab bags are filled with items that usually cost well over the price you’ll pay for them.  So it’s really a big score when you get your hands on one of these bags. 

colorful craft supplies strewn on a white table

Paint, stickers, and journaling items are just a few of the items that you can get.

What’s Inside A Michaels Grab Bag?

That’s the thing… you never know what’s inside one of these bags.  All you know is that they are filled with items that Michaels typically sells in their store and they can contain holiday or seasonal items, too.  

Having said that, you can get an idea of what might be in these bags. Then when you go back you can maybe tell by the shape of the bag or jiggling it if the items you’re looking for are included.

Generally some or most of what didn’t get sold in clearance goes into these bags. So, if you see something in their clearance you might like and it’s close to Monday or Tuesday – you might want to gamble and wait to see if it ends up in a grab bag.

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When Does Michaels Put These Grab Bags Out?

When does Michaels have grab bags is a question I hear a lot. They usually put them out on Mondays or Tuesdays. You can either check your store on Monday or Tuesday mornings or ask a cashier when they typically put them out.

Another hint is if you keep an eye on the clearance in the store and it goes down to 80% or more and then you notice one day that the clearance seems like it’s been cleared out. That’s a pretty good indication that the next morning you’ll find grab bags in your store.

You’ll generally want to hit the store early on those days to be able to get first pick!

colorful printed cards
Knowing when your store puts out grab bags gives you an edge.

How Can I Get A Michaels Grab Bag? 

Unfortunately, Michaels doesn’t heavily promote this so it’s easy not to know when one is happening.  If you’re interested, you can call your local Michaels store and ask when they will be offering Grab Bags again.  They will usually let you know of any upcoming events so you don’t miss out. 

Michaels grab bags are an awesome way you can get items at a low price.  Most of the time, the value of the contents of the box will be worth well more than the price of the bag you purchased. 

Do All Michaels Have $5 Boxes?

This is where you come in. You’ll need to ask your store. Sometimes, for some reason the clerks may tell you they don’t.

In those cases you’ll need to do some sleuthing, asking around, and checking back in often to find out for sure.

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