Couponing Tip : Don't forget to grab rain checks!!
Abertsons rain checks are good for 30 days, and they won’t give you one on “Coupon required” sales
Bakers ( Krogers) rain checks are good for 30 days
Walgreens rain checks expire in 30 days, but they will not give you a rain check that includes the RR part of it. Most limit it to 4 items.
Rite Aid does include the Ups+ on their rain checks (they write them right on the rain check)
Target rain checks are good for 30 days, but they won’t do them on most advertised prices, they’ll usually offer an immediate “other option” instead.
CVS ~ There is no expiration date on the rain check.
Walmart Does not offer rain checks because they do not have many advertised sales.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
How to Tell Which are Target Coupons Before Printing
“How do I know which coupons are Target Coupons Before I Print?”
MANUFACTURER COUPONS: Manufacturer coupons always use the wording “when you buy”.
TARGET COUPONS: Target Store coupons always use the phrase “with purchase of”. OR Target coupons use no pre-emptive wording at all. So for example the Sensodyne coupon shown above says neither and is in fact a Target Store coupon
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2. PICTURE PROPERTIES:
Another way to tell if it is a Target or Manufacturer’s coupon is to right-click on the image in the center of the coupon (the actual product). I realize different browsers & operating systems will have a slightly different method of obtaining a picture’s properties- but usually when you right click on the image you will get an option of “Picture Properties” or “View Image Info”. Once you click on that it will bring up a small dialog box with the image info.
Another way to tell if it is a Target or Manufacturer’s coupon is to right-click on the image in the center of the coupon (the actual product). I realize different browsers & operating systems will have a slightly different method of obtaining a picture’s properties- but usually when you right click on the image you will get an option of “Picture Properties” or “View Image Info”. Once you click on that it will bring up a small dialog box with the image info.
TARGET COUPONS: Coupons that are Target coupons have images stored in a subdirectory called Target. Images listed in this Target Directory are all store coupons.
MANUFACTURER COUPONS: Coupons that are manufacturer coupons have images stored in a subdirectory called “manufact”. Images listed in this Directory are all manufacturer coupons.
3. PRINT PREVIEW
Some printers allow you to put your printer in a print preview mode. If your printer has that ability you can usually find it in your printer properties & settings. Not all printers have this option, but if yours does, this mode forces the printer to bring up a preview before you print, therefore easily telling if it is a Target or a manufacturer coupon.
Some printers allow you to put your printer in a print preview mode. If your printer has that ability you can usually find it in your printer properties & settings. Not all printers have this option, but if yours does, this mode forces the printer to bring up a preview before you print, therefore easily telling if it is a Target or a manufacturer coupon.
THANKS TOTALLTARGET!!!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Walgreens 101
Walgreens has a couple of way to take advantage of their normal store sales.
1. Coupon Stacking: Walgreens allows customers to “stack” coupons. This is where you can use a regular manufacturer coupon along with a Walgreens coupon on the same item. You can often find the Walgreens coupons in their ads each week. They also have some coupon booklets throughout the store – sometimes at the Pharmacy desk or near the weekly ad stand. You can get some significant savings by stacking the store coupon, a manufacturer’s coupon and a sale!
2. Register Rewards: Walgreens has a rewards system that rewards you for buying certain items each week. This is called Register Rewards (or RR for short). You do not need a card or anything special to receive these. They automatically print out along with your receipt at the cash register. You can then use the Register Reward just like cash on your next visit.
Each week in the ad, you will see products advertised with Register Rewards. A few items each week will be free after Register Rewards. By then using a store coupon and/or manufacturer coupon you can get the item for more than free.
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:: For Example – Let’s say they have Colgate for $2.99 with a $2 Register Reward. You would pay $2.99 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward to use on your next purchase making the toothpaste really 99¢.
But, let’s say you also had a $1 off coupon. Then you would pay $1.99 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward back making your toothpaste Free + 1¢ overage!
Now let’s say you have both the $1 off manufacturer coupon and a 50¢ off store coupon. You would pay $1.49 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward back making your toothpaste Free = 51¢ overage!
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Since everyone can get Register Rewards and is not limited by a card, you cannot keep using your Register Rewards for the same products over and over (rolling them). You could keep buying the products out of pocket and save the Register Rewards. You just can’t use the Register Rewards for the same deal.
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Abbreviations you will find in a Walgreens post:
B1G1 or BOGO _______ - buy one get one _______(usually free or 50%off)
MIR - mail in rebate – mail in form along with required documents (receipt, upc code..) and receive rebate in mail
MFC - manufacturer coupon
store coupons - coupons valid only at specific store
RR - Walgreen’s offers these on special purchase each week. When you buy the advertised products(s) you earn register rewards (money towards your next purchase). These are printed out at the register and follow your receipt.
SS - SmartSource – coupon insert in newspaper
RP - Red Plum – coupon insert in newspaper
PG - Proctor and Gamble insert in newspaper
GM - General Mills – coupon insert in the newspaper
Stacking - using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on the same product
1. Coupon Stacking: Walgreens allows customers to “stack” coupons. This is where you can use a regular manufacturer coupon along with a Walgreens coupon on the same item. You can often find the Walgreens coupons in their ads each week. They also have some coupon booklets throughout the store – sometimes at the Pharmacy desk or near the weekly ad stand. You can get some significant savings by stacking the store coupon, a manufacturer’s coupon and a sale!
2. Register Rewards: Walgreens has a rewards system that rewards you for buying certain items each week. This is called Register Rewards (or RR for short). You do not need a card or anything special to receive these. They automatically print out along with your receipt at the cash register. You can then use the Register Reward just like cash on your next visit.
Each week in the ad, you will see products advertised with Register Rewards. A few items each week will be free after Register Rewards. By then using a store coupon and/or manufacturer coupon you can get the item for more than free.
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:: For Example – Let’s say they have Colgate for $2.99 with a $2 Register Reward. You would pay $2.99 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward to use on your next purchase making the toothpaste really 99¢.
But, let’s say you also had a $1 off coupon. Then you would pay $1.99 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward back making your toothpaste Free + 1¢ overage!
Now let’s say you have both the $1 off manufacturer coupon and a 50¢ off store coupon. You would pay $1.49 at the register and receive a $2 Register Reward back making your toothpaste Free = 51¢ overage!
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Since everyone can get Register Rewards and is not limited by a card, you cannot keep using your Register Rewards for the same products over and over (rolling them). You could keep buying the products out of pocket and save the Register Rewards. You just can’t use the Register Rewards for the same deal.
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Abbreviations you will find in a Walgreens post:
B1G1 or BOGO _______ - buy one get one _______(usually free or 50%off)
MIR - mail in rebate – mail in form along with required documents (receipt, upc code..) and receive rebate in mail
MFC - manufacturer coupon
store coupons - coupons valid only at specific store
RR - Walgreen’s offers these on special purchase each week. When you buy the advertised products(s) you earn register rewards (money towards your next purchase). These are printed out at the register and follow your receipt.
SS - SmartSource – coupon insert in newspaper
RP - Red Plum – coupon insert in newspaper
PG - Proctor and Gamble insert in newspaper
GM - General Mills – coupon insert in the newspaper
Stacking - using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on the same product
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Coupon Tips - Printable Coupon Anatomy
Product Image: A picture of the product the coupons can be used on.
Manufacturer coupon: Can be used at most stores and is not specific to one chain store.
Watermark: Will appear behind the value of the coupon
Expiration Date:
Unique Serial number: Each coupon printed has it’s own unique number in this area to detect fraudulent copies.
Barcode: Is scanned at check out to tell the computer the value of your coupon
Coupon Details: Tells you what the coupon is intended for. Always read and follow these.
Coupon Value: the amount you will be discounted at checkout
Unique Border: Shows a time stamp and date when the coupon was printed
Logo: Shows the site the coupon was generated through
Thanks fabulesslyfrugal.com for the picture & info!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Coupon Tip - Printing Issues
Printer failed to print your coupon? Don't have a printer? Look for a Help/Contact link or button on the page and tell them the printer failed and they will often send you a coupon in the mail.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Couponing Tip - Kroger Plus Card ( Bakers if local)
Be sure and register your card on the Kroger website. You will receive coupon booklets periodically, as well as personalized coupons based on your shopping habits (these usually include coupons for a free product or two!).
You also earn points that can be used to save money on fuel at Kroger / Bakers. If you spend $100 on groceries then you earn 100 points. 100 points = 10¢ off per gallon of fuel for each fill-up. You can read more about the fuel program on the Kroger website.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Coupon Tip - Expiration Dates
Coupon Tip -
Expiration Dates. Please don’t try to use expired coupons. No, you won’t be arrested if you do, but your store very well may not be paid when it accepts expired coupons. Cutting the expiration dates off to try to sneak them through is dishonest and will likely further decrease the chance the store will be paid for the coupons. And it makes stores change their policy.
Expiration Dates. Please don’t try to use expired coupons. No, you won’t be arrested if you do, but your store very well may not be paid when it accepts expired coupons. Cutting the expiration dates off to try to sneak them through is dishonest and will likely further decrease the chance the store will be paid for the coupons. And it makes stores change their policy.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
What is a Catalina?
What is a Catalina ?
A Catalina is a coupon that prints out at the cash register from a machine (like the one you see pictured above) because you have purchased things that are included in a promotion that either the store or manufacturer is offering on a particular item.Here are some facts you may need to know about Catalina:
- Catalina coupons are generally manufacturer coupons.
- Catalina coupons most often can only be redeemed at the store you received them at. Although there are some stores that accept competitors coupons and will take them, so that is something you need to ask your individual store.
- Usually you can use a Catalina coupon towards anything on your next purchase, but sometimes a Catalina will specifically state it is for a particular product only.
- Catalina coupons have an expiration date like any other regular coupon, so don’t forget to redeem it.
You can call: Catalina Category Marketing: (888) 926-8766 or (888) 322-3814
or contact the Catalina Category Marketing Company via email.
Monday, February 13, 2012
PRESENT YOUR COUPONS IN THE RIGHT ORDER
PRESENT YOUR COUPONS IN THE RIGHT ORDER:
If you have a coupon that reads (for example) $5.00 off of a $25.00 purchase — always hand that one over first and then give any store and manufacturer coupons.
That way, you can really tack on the savings. Otherwise, if you use the coupons, you could fall below the required purchase amount and then not be able to use this coupon.
For example, if your purchase total is $28.00 and you have $4.00 in coupons and a $5.00 off of a $25.00 purchase, you would want the $5.00 to come off first. Then, they would reduce your purchase by an additional $4.00, making your final amount due $19.00.
However, if you give the $4.00 in coupons first, then your total is now $24.00 and the $5.00 off of a $25.00 purchase is no longer applicable.
The only caution with this is to read the lingo on the $5.00 off of a $25.00 coupon – it may state that this coupon can be used only after all coupons are deducted. So be sure to read the fine print.
Stacking Coupons
COUPON STACKING:
Stacking is when you stack two or more coupons together to save even more.
This is allowed when you have both store coupons and manufacturer’s coupons.
Target is a great example of this. Target has access to many store coupon right from it’s website.
When you match these up with manufacturer’s coupons, you can save even more.
Be sure to pay attention to quantities on coupons when stacking.
For example, if Target has a store coupon for $1.00/1 Juicy Juice and you have a manufacturer’s coupon for $1.00/2 Juicy Juice Products, then you can actually use TWO Target coupons, resulting in $3.00/2 Juicy Juice Products.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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