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Cheryl
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Denny's $5/25
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Cheryl
Purchase versus Transaction
Here's another article from a year or so ago. This is really good information for when you come into those issues of purchase versus transaction. Many of us have had "those" issues before.
Here is something that may be helpful to those of you just learning how to coupon. I read this today on A Thrifty Mom, so this is from her blog.
Question from my (A Thrify Mom's) inbox this week...
First I want to thank you for your thriftymom website. I’ve been couponing for a year now and I still have questions. I learn something neew everyday about coupons….I do have a question after watching TLC’s Extreme Couponing, in the show the couponers bought a large number of items and used coupons for every item…… I’ve read the fine print on the coupon and most of these coupons have written on them “one per purchase” or “one per purchase of like item”……..I’ve tried to use multiple coupons, for instance, Act Popcorn at Winco and the cashier refused my coupons because they read, one per purchase……on the show there were items the couponers purchased and I have the same coupons and mine read “one per purchase”. So does this depend on the store and cashier to take these multiple coupons? Does it also depend on the store and cashier to double a coupon that reads “do not double”. I hope you can explain this to me.
Answer: This is a great question and asked at every coupon class I teach, so I thought it would be a good topic to cover. First let me say the fine print on a coupon should be read and honored. A store has the right to refuse a coupon ( which is silly they get reimbursed the full amount plus 8 cents). That being said this is what the fine print means…
If your coupon says ” One coupon per purchase," that means you are only able to use one coupon per item purchased. ( NOT buy 5 items and scan the same coupon 5 times). If you are buying or purchasing 5 items you can then use 5 coupons. Ask yourself or the cashier how many items did I purchase….5, so that means you can use 5 coupons (One per purchase). You can have multiple ”purchases” within one transaction.
If the coupon was to say “One coupon per transaction” then yes you are only to use one coupon for one item on that shopping trip.
If the coupon was to say ” One coupon per House Hold” then you are only use one coupon , not even on a new transaction or next shopping trip.
Many of you may have noticed P&G a few months back changed the wording on there coupons. They now reads ” Limit one coupon per purchase, Limit of 4 like coupon in the same shopping trip” The top line means the same as above, one coupon per item or purchase ( you can buy 3 of the same items and use 3 coupons)…. but then the next line gives you even further instruction. Only 4 like items in the same shopping trip. So you can buy as many P&G products as you want in one transaction….but limited to 4 of each product. So 4 toothpaste, 4 shampoo, 4 bodywash…you get the idea.
The main thing is to remember a transaction is different than a purchase. A transaction is the sum of all the items or all the purchases you made.
Thanks for this great post A Thrifty Mom!
Cheryl
Here is something that may be helpful to those of you just learning how to coupon. I read this today on A Thrifty Mom, so this is from her blog.
Question from my (A Thrify Mom's) inbox this week...
First I want to thank you for your thriftymom website. I’ve been couponing for a year now and I still have questions. I learn something neew everyday about coupons….I do have a question after watching TLC’s Extreme Couponing, in the show the couponers bought a large number of items and used coupons for every item…… I’ve read the fine print on the coupon and most of these coupons have written on them “one per purchase” or “one per purchase of like item”……..I’ve tried to use multiple coupons, for instance, Act Popcorn at Winco and the cashier refused my coupons because they read, one per purchase……on the show there were items the couponers purchased and I have the same coupons and mine read “one per purchase”. So does this depend on the store and cashier to take these multiple coupons? Does it also depend on the store and cashier to double a coupon that reads “do not double”. I hope you can explain this to me.
Answer: This is a great question and asked at every coupon class I teach, so I thought it would be a good topic to cover. First let me say the fine print on a coupon should be read and honored. A store has the right to refuse a coupon ( which is silly they get reimbursed the full amount plus 8 cents). That being said this is what the fine print means…
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| Photo courtesy of A Thirfty Mom |
If the coupon was to say “One coupon per transaction” then yes you are only to use one coupon for one item on that shopping trip.
If the coupon was to say ” One coupon per House Hold” then you are only use one coupon , not even on a new transaction or next shopping trip.
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| Photo Courtesy of A Thrifty Mom |
Many of you may have noticed P&G a few months back changed the wording on there coupons. They now reads ” Limit one coupon per purchase, Limit of 4 like coupon in the same shopping trip” The top line means the same as above, one coupon per item or purchase ( you can buy 3 of the same items and use 3 coupons)…. but then the next line gives you even further instruction. Only 4 like items in the same shopping trip. So you can buy as many P&G products as you want in one transaction….but limited to 4 of each product. So 4 toothpaste, 4 shampoo, 4 bodywash…you get the idea.
The main thing is to remember a transaction is different than a purchase. A transaction is the sum of all the items or all the purchases you made.
Thanks for this great post A Thrifty Mom!
Cheryl
Coupon Ethics
I posted this sometime last year and just wanted to share it again, since I have been trying go over a few things when trying to learn how to coupon....
Wow, this is a great article from Coupon Gal!
I have been thinking a lot lately about this HUGE issue! Coupon ethics is really important because if people use coupons unethically, then it ruins it for the rest of us! Of course I don’t want that to happen since we all benefit greatly from the use of coupons, right?
The complete responsibility of correct coupon usage falls on the consumer, not the store employee or manufacturer of the coupon. Because of this, you want to make sure you’re following the rules.
Make sure you are purchasing the size, quantity, type, etc. that the coupon intends for you to purchase.
Often, you will see the phrase “Limit one coupon per purchase.” Some retailers unfortunately tend to interpret this phrase wrong and think that it means you can only use one coupon on your entire order. This phrase, when properly interpreted, basically means that you can use one manufacturer coupon for each item you purchase. If you have a $1.00 manufacturer coupon for a box of waffles, you can only use one coupon. You can’t stack coupons and attempt to use two $1.00 manufacturer coupons on one box of waffles. If you wish to redeem both coupons, you will have to buy two boxes of waffles. Some stores (like Target) will allow you to stack one manufacturer coupon with one store coupon and that is OK.
Most stores will not accept coupons past their expiration date simply because they will not be reimbursed by the manufacturer!
Recently someone emailed me a PDF file of a FREE 1 lb. box of Velveeta Cheese and they wanted to know if it was real. That coupon was a scan of a 20-year-old coupon with no expiration date. Using that coupon would mean you were committing coupon fraud! The stores that people used that coupon at will NOT get reimbursed a dime from the manufacturer since it was not a legit coupon! You can read more about that coupon HERE.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Be cautious of any coupon in PDF version. If it is in PDF file call the manufacturer or store to verify that it is legit. I realize some PDF coupons are legit and can be found directly on the manufacturer’s website, just make sure it is so you don’t unintentionally find yourself committing coupon fraud.
It is illegal to photocopy ANY coupon! It is because of people photocopying Internet printable coupons that some stores will not accept them. Each Internet coupon has a unique serial number in the upper right hand corner. The manufacturer will NOT reimburse a store that has accepted more than one coupon with the same number. Once the coupon has been redeemed it is no longer valid!
If you return an item that you purchased with a coupon, that coupon must be taken off your return amount. It is not ethical to return an item to make the money off it. Believe me the stores catch on to this and then that just causes them to scrutinize every coupon and to buckle down on their return policy! I just spoke to Target Customer Relations about their coupon policy and they mentioned that they are aware of people doing this and are coming up with a policy to prevent it from happening. I will talk about this more in my Target Coupon Policy post!
Coupons can be a great tool for savvy consumers like us, but only if they are redeemed properly. I hope you will take into consideration these tips concerning correct coupon usage in mind the next time you head to the grocery store!
Thanks Coupan Gal for such a wonderful article!
Cheryl
Wow, this is a great article from Coupon Gal!
Coupon Ethics!
I have been thinking a lot lately about this HUGE issue! Coupon ethics is really important because if people use coupons unethically, then it ruins it for the rest of us! Of course I don’t want that to happen since we all benefit greatly from the use of coupons, right?
The complete responsibility of correct coupon usage falls on the consumer, not the store employee or manufacturer of the coupon. Because of this, you want to make sure you’re following the rules.
Read the Fine Print:
Make sure you are purchasing the size, quantity, type, etc. that the coupon intends for you to purchase.
Often, you will see the phrase “Limit one coupon per purchase.” Some retailers unfortunately tend to interpret this phrase wrong and think that it means you can only use one coupon on your entire order. This phrase, when properly interpreted, basically means that you can use one manufacturer coupon for each item you purchase. If you have a $1.00 manufacturer coupon for a box of waffles, you can only use one coupon. You can’t stack coupons and attempt to use two $1.00 manufacturer coupons on one box of waffles. If you wish to redeem both coupons, you will have to buy two boxes of waffles. Some stores (like Target) will allow you to stack one manufacturer coupon with one store coupon and that is OK.
Check the Expiration Date:
Most stores will not accept coupons past their expiration date simply because they will not be reimbursed by the manufacturer!
Be Aware of Counterfeit Coupons:
Recently someone emailed me a PDF file of a FREE 1 lb. box of Velveeta Cheese and they wanted to know if it was real. That coupon was a scan of a 20-year-old coupon with no expiration date. Using that coupon would mean you were committing coupon fraud! The stores that people used that coupon at will NOT get reimbursed a dime from the manufacturer since it was not a legit coupon! You can read more about that coupon HERE.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Be cautious of any coupon in PDF version. If it is in PDF file call the manufacturer or store to verify that it is legit. I realize some PDF coupons are legit and can be found directly on the manufacturer’s website, just make sure it is so you don’t unintentionally find yourself committing coupon fraud.
Photocopying Coupons:
It is illegal to photocopy ANY coupon! It is because of people photocopying Internet printable coupons that some stores will not accept them. Each Internet coupon has a unique serial number in the upper right hand corner. The manufacturer will NOT reimburse a store that has accepted more than one coupon with the same number. Once the coupon has been redeemed it is no longer valid!
Returning an Item:
If you return an item that you purchased with a coupon, that coupon must be taken off your return amount. It is not ethical to return an item to make the money off it. Believe me the stores catch on to this and then that just causes them to scrutinize every coupon and to buckle down on their return policy! I just spoke to Target Customer Relations about their coupon policy and they mentioned that they are aware of people doing this and are coming up with a policy to prevent it from happening. I will talk about this more in my Target Coupon Policy post!
Coupons can be a great tool for savvy consumers like us, but only if they are redeemed properly. I hope you will take into consideration these tips concerning correct coupon usage in mind the next time you head to the grocery store!
Thanks Coupan Gal for such a wonderful article!
Cheryl
FREE Country Music
Thanks Common Sense with Money!
Cheryl
$3/1 Any One Huggies Reset
Thanks The Frugal Find!
Cheryl
**HOT** High-Value Coupon for La Victoria
Thanks Common Sense with Money!
Cheryl
$1.50/3 boxes of Lean Pockets
I LOVE these coupons. By the way, I believe this has been reset. I have printed this coupon before and was able to print it again. If you are interested in this coupon, you might wanna hurry over there and print it out as the quantities are limited.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
High-Value $1/1 Lysol Cleaner
Thanks Hip2Save!
Cheryl
Rite Aid Run
Well, I had to go see good ol' doc yesterday as it was time to get my annual allergy shot. I dont' know about you, but I have been miserable! :( I have been stuck inside 'cause EVERY TIME I go outside I have an attack and let me tell you that is NO FUN. Anyway, on the way back from the doc, Blakey and I stopped in at Rite Aid to score a few deals. Here's what we got.....
Crest Toothpaste $2.57
-$1/1 from P&G Everyday Savings Booklet (NLA)
=$1.57
Plus, got a $1.60 +UP Reward, making it FREE after the reward!
Veet Gel Cream $6.49 X2
-20% discount (my discount), making it $5.19 X2
-$3/1 printable (click on day #1) X2
-$2/1 in-ad coupon X2
=$0.38, making them JUST $0.19 each!!
Plus, got a $5 +UP Reward for buying two, making them a MONEYMAKER!!!
Almay Mascara $8.49 X2
-75% off clearance price, making them $2.12 each
-$3/2 Almay products RA coupon found on tearpad a while back
=$1.24, making them JUST $0.62 each!!!
Right Guard Body Wash $4.99
-Store BOGO (buy one get one free)
=$4.99, making them just $2.50 each!
Plus, I got back TWO $2 +Up rewards (one for each one), making them just $0.50 each!!!
-$7.99 in +Up Rewards, but I got $10.60 in +UP Rewards back, making $2.61 in +UP rewards profit!
TOOP before tax was $0.19! Tax was an additional $1.93. Total savings was.....$44.74! Plus, I got a survey for $3/15! Yay! ☺ Gotta love those surveys! ☺
Thanks!
Cheryl
Crest Toothpaste $2.57
-$1/1 from P&G Everyday Savings Booklet (NLA)
=$1.57
Plus, got a $1.60 +UP Reward, making it FREE after the reward!
Veet Gel Cream $6.49 X2
-20% discount (my discount), making it $5.19 X2
-$3/1 printable (click on day #1) X2
-$2/1 in-ad coupon X2
=$0.38, making them JUST $0.19 each!!
Plus, got a $5 +UP Reward for buying two, making them a MONEYMAKER!!!
Almay Mascara $8.49 X2
-75% off clearance price, making them $2.12 each
-$3/2 Almay products RA coupon found on tearpad a while back
=$1.24, making them JUST $0.62 each!!!
Right Guard Body Wash $4.99
-Store BOGO (buy one get one free)
=$4.99, making them just $2.50 each!
Plus, I got back TWO $2 +Up rewards (one for each one), making them just $0.50 each!!!
-$7.99 in +Up Rewards, but I got $10.60 in +UP Rewards back, making $2.61 in +UP rewards profit!
TOOP before tax was $0.19! Tax was an additional $1.93. Total savings was.....$44.74! Plus, I got a survey for $3/15! Yay! ☺ Gotta love those surveys! ☺
Thanks!
Cheryl
Do you have an iPad? Here's a FREEBIE just for you.
Thanks Eastern Shore Mom!
Cheryl
Weight Watcher Magazine for $3.99
**A little piece of advice is that you are more likely to score this deal if you order the magazine earlier rather than later, because as more and more people start purchasing this deal the price may increase.
Thanks Clippin' with Carie!
Cheryl
$3 off any purchase at Staples
Thanks Common Sense with Money!
Cheryl
Monday, June 6, 2011
$0.50/1 ANY Frank's RedHot
Thanks!
Cheryl
Some more coupon advice
Have you labled your binder, coupon bag, coupon purse, etc.? This is just another piece of advice that I offer you. Sometimes we get caught up in what a good deal we just got, the kids, etc., and may walk off without our binder, coupon bag, etc. Well, a piece of advice that I would like to offer you is to lable your "stuff." I know that we have to rely on the honesty of others to really return something, but you never know, it may help. So, I am going to label it all with my name and my phone number, just in case anything were to happen with my "coupon stuff." It's worth a shot. Right?
I have actually walked off and left my coupon "bag" in a cart. I didn't get very far as a nice person brought it to me, I know I'm not the only one this has happened to.
Any other suggestions? I would love to hear them, as I sure everyone else would too.
Thanks!
Cheryl
I have actually walked off and left my coupon "bag" in a cart. I didn't get very far as a nice person brought it to me, I know I'm not the only one this has happened to.
Any other suggestions? I would love to hear them, as I sure everyone else would too.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Advice....
Here is another one of my past articles, just in case we have some "newbies," reading this post.
For those of you that may be new to this "coupon thing," here is a bit of advice. You will see samples and freebies being posted, and I'm sure some of you are a bit weary about sharing your e-mail with all these companies. Well, a way to get around that is to go ahead and setup a "free" e-mail account through places like yahoo.com, hotmail.com/live.com, etc., or whichever you may choose, and then use this e-mail account for all of your freebies/samples or whatever else you may choose. This really helps when it comes to your primary account, because then your primary account is not filled with all of the e-mails that come with signing up for free stuff. It is so worth it.
Just a bit of advice I thought I would share.
Thanks!
Cheryl
For those of you that may be new to this "coupon thing," here is a bit of advice. You will see samples and freebies being posted, and I'm sure some of you are a bit weary about sharing your e-mail with all these companies. Well, a way to get around that is to go ahead and setup a "free" e-mail account through places like yahoo.com, hotmail.com/live.com, etc., or whichever you may choose, and then use this e-mail account for all of your freebies/samples or whatever else you may choose. This really helps when it comes to your primary account, because then your primary account is not filled with all of the e-mails that come with signing up for free stuff. It is so worth it.
Just a bit of advice I thought I would share.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Quiznos 30th Anniversary
- Free Chip or Cookie and Regular Fountain Drink
- Free Sub or Regular Salad
- 2 Meals For $9.99
- $1 Off Regular Sub or $2 Off Large Sub
If you want any of these, you can go ahead and go on over here to get some or all of these printed out. Should make for some pretty inexpensive lunches. ☺
Thanks!
Cheryl
*HOT* Weight Watcher Yogurt Printables
Anyway, if you want in on these, you'd better hurry before they were gone.
FYI....I tried multiple zips on this, but this one, by far, had the most coupons I could print. All other zips, that I tried, only had one coupon available to print.
Thanks for the heads up Eastern Shore Mom!
Cheryl
Friday, June 3, 2011
Do you have an iPhone? Want FREE texting?
You can score FREE texting on your iPhone. Here's how.....You can "simply" install TEXT FREE on your iPhone and you're set. She says the text will come for a number that is not your normal cell phone, but you can send pictures and texts as often as you want. She also stated that this app works form an iTouch and EVEN an iPad. She wasn't sure about an Android (what's an Android?).
She says she uses this and someone else said they use it too and are happy with it. Wow, what a great way to cut costs!!! Now, I guess I need to get myself one those "dew hickies." ☺
Thanks for sharing Common Sense with Money!
Cheryl
Some new printables.... Anyone for some chocolate?
Anyone want some chocolate? Look at these two coupons that were just released......
These are going to be on sale starting Sunday at Rite Aid.
Nestle Crunch Single Serve Candy (1.2-2.1 oz) – $0.50 each
Nestle Crunch $0.50 X1
-$0.35/1
=$0.15!
Here is a another coupon that I, personally, have not printed yet....
Love pineapple. Yum! You can go on over here to print these coupons out.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Okay, good luck!
Cheryl
These are going to be on sale starting Sunday at Rite Aid.
Nestle Crunch Single Serve Candy (1.2-2.1 oz) – $0.50 each
Nestle Crunch $0.50 X1
-$0.35/1
=$0.15!
Here is a another coupon that I, personally, have not printed yet....
Thanks!
Cheryl
Okay, good luck!
Cheryl
What is a Catalina?
I get asked this question a lot. So, I thought I would take the time out and explain/show you all what a Catalina is, if you are not quite sure what one is.
-A Catalina (a.k.a. CAT/Cat/cat) is a coupon put out by a manufacturer at the end of your transaction at the store for purchasing certain items. Not all stores have Catalina machines. To my knowledge some of the stores include: Safeway, Albertsons, Yokes (local), Target, Fred Meyer/Kroger, Kmart, just to name a few of the "bigger" stores. There are different types of Cats, usually the one we are referring to is dollars off of your next order of ANYTHING, except there are some exclusions like beer, wine, cigarettes, such things like that. You will have to check yours. But, for the most part, you can use it just like cash for dollars/cents to come off of your next order. Anyway, Catalinas are our friends, especially if we can roll them. (Roll= Use them on your next order to take money off and then get another one back if you are buying the same thing or whichever way you choose to use them).
-A Catalina is a manufacturer coupon, though many will state at the top where you got the coupon from. Like if you get it from Safeway, it is going to have the Safeway logo and name up at the top. Cats are manufacturer coupons so you "should" be able to take it ANYWHERE that accepts manufacturer coupons. Some stores have a problem if there is another store name up at the top of the coupon, so you kinda do this at "your own risk." Unless, you have a store that takes competitor coupons, like we have Yoke's.
- Cats do have an expiration date, so you need to make sure that you use them before they expire so you don't lose out on that coupon. I have done that way too many times. :(
-Cats can come in many different values. I have seen them from $0.50 up to $5.
-Another form of a Cat is a specific coupon for dollars or cents off of a specific item. I got one recently from Safeway for a FREE cleaner by the brand of Bright Green. Now, I'm not sure if that is a Safeway only brand, but they carry it and I picked it up yesterday and used my FREE Cat coupon.
So for example, here is my Cat that my husband got yesterday. Keep in mind that I had already been to Safeway earlier in the week and got a Cat from my previous purchase of Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks.
He bought 6 Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups at Safeway...(There is a Catalina running from 12/27 to 1/23 for Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from General Mills) See sample below....
So, we started out with having a $3 Cat already, in-hand. We are going to, what is called, ROLL my previous Cat.
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups X5 at $0.99 each, which equals $4.95
Now, I have a coupon for $1 off of three ($1/3) AND I have a coupon for $0.50 off of two ($0.50/2) that I printed out from here ($1/3) and here ($0.50/3).
So, minus my $1 coupon and my $0.50, we are down to $3.45!
Now, this is where I ROLL my previous Cat. Now, I give them my $3 Cat that I got from my previous order!
Okay, so NOW my total is ONLY $0.45!!!! THAT IS HOW MUCH I PAY OOP (Out Of Pocket)! ONLY $0.45! Okay, so now I wait, while I am still at the register, for my NEXT Cat for $3 to print! Now, I have another Cat in my hot little hands to replace the one that I just paid with. Now, I can turn around and do it AGAIN and only pay $0.45 AGAIN, and then ROLL it again, and again, and again, and again..............., if I want. Of course, without clearing the shelves and doing too many transactions. ;) Each time only paying $0.45 or EVEN only $0.40. If you take your own bag to Safeway, they will give you a $0.05 credit toward your purchase! :) Not all stores give you credit for your own bags, but a few do. I have actually made money doing this. Yep, there have been a couple of times that I have left with an extra nickle, literally, in my pocket for bringing my own bags (not Safeway).
Sometimes there are problems and your Cat doesn't print. This may happen because you didn't purchase EXACTLY what was required in order to get the Cat. That does happen. Sometimes there is a malfunction in the system, sometimes it just doesn't print. Now, Catalinas are from a different company than what store you are at. It is actually the "Catalina" company. You can contact them with your info. They will need your name address and information from your receipt. Usually they will mail you out a Catalina in the mail if you were supposed to get one and did not. They are really good about this. You can even e-mail them.
Here is the phone number...(888) 826-8766.
Here is the e-mail. coupon@catalinamarketing.com
Some information to include would be....
Your name
Mailing Address
Store info like: Name, address, and store number. (This is all on your receipt)
Make sure to include the time and date of your transaction too. (This is all on your receipt)
If you are at a store that has a "store card," like your Club card, make sure you include that.
You will need to include the total amount of your purchase from your receipt.
Make sure you tell them what Catalina promo you were expecting to get back. You really do need to be specific in telling them what promo you were going for like you were expecting a certain amount back, from the specific brand/company, because you bought ......
I hope this helps explain the Catalina a little better. Good luck!
Any questions, suggestions, comments, let me know. I will do my best to help you out! :)
Thanks!
Cheryl
-A Catalina (a.k.a. CAT/Cat/cat) is a coupon put out by a manufacturer at the end of your transaction at the store for purchasing certain items. Not all stores have Catalina machines. To my knowledge some of the stores include: Safeway, Albertsons, Yokes (local), Target, Fred Meyer/Kroger, Kmart, just to name a few of the "bigger" stores. There are different types of Cats, usually the one we are referring to is dollars off of your next order of ANYTHING, except there are some exclusions like beer, wine, cigarettes, such things like that. You will have to check yours. But, for the most part, you can use it just like cash for dollars/cents to come off of your next order. Anyway, Catalinas are our friends, especially if we can roll them. (Roll= Use them on your next order to take money off and then get another one back if you are buying the same thing or whichever way you choose to use them).
-A Catalina is a manufacturer coupon, though many will state at the top where you got the coupon from. Like if you get it from Safeway, it is going to have the Safeway logo and name up at the top. Cats are manufacturer coupons so you "should" be able to take it ANYWHERE that accepts manufacturer coupons. Some stores have a problem if there is another store name up at the top of the coupon, so you kinda do this at "your own risk." Unless, you have a store that takes competitor coupons, like we have Yoke's.
- Cats do have an expiration date, so you need to make sure that you use them before they expire so you don't lose out on that coupon. I have done that way too many times. :(
-Cats can come in many different values. I have seen them from $0.50 up to $5.
-Another form of a Cat is a specific coupon for dollars or cents off of a specific item. I got one recently from Safeway for a FREE cleaner by the brand of Bright Green. Now, I'm not sure if that is a Safeway only brand, but they carry it and I picked it up yesterday and used my FREE Cat coupon.
So for example, here is my Cat that my husband got yesterday. Keep in mind that I had already been to Safeway earlier in the week and got a Cat from my previous purchase of Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks.
He bought 6 Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups at Safeway...(There is a Catalina running from 12/27 to 1/23 for Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from General Mills) See sample below....
So, we started out with having a $3 Cat already, in-hand. We are going to, what is called, ROLL my previous Cat.
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups X5 at $0.99 each, which equals $4.95
Now, I have a coupon for $1 off of three ($1/3) AND I have a coupon for $0.50 off of two ($0.50/2) that I printed out from here ($1/3) and here ($0.50/3).
So, minus my $1 coupon and my $0.50, we are down to $3.45!
Now, this is where I ROLL my previous Cat. Now, I give them my $3 Cat that I got from my previous order!
Okay, so NOW my total is ONLY $0.45!!!! THAT IS HOW MUCH I PAY OOP (Out Of Pocket)! ONLY $0.45! Okay, so now I wait, while I am still at the register, for my NEXT Cat for $3 to print! Now, I have another Cat in my hot little hands to replace the one that I just paid with. Now, I can turn around and do it AGAIN and only pay $0.45 AGAIN, and then ROLL it again, and again, and again, and again..............., if I want. Of course, without clearing the shelves and doing too many transactions. ;) Each time only paying $0.45 or EVEN only $0.40. If you take your own bag to Safeway, they will give you a $0.05 credit toward your purchase! :) Not all stores give you credit for your own bags, but a few do. I have actually made money doing this. Yep, there have been a couple of times that I have left with an extra nickle, literally, in my pocket for bringing my own bags (not Safeway).
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Here is the phone number...(888) 826-8766.
Here is the e-mail. coupon@catalinamarketing.com
Some information to include would be....
Your name
Mailing Address
Store info like: Name, address, and store number. (This is all on your receipt)
Make sure to include the time and date of your transaction too. (This is all on your receipt)
If you are at a store that has a "store card," like your Club card, make sure you include that.
You will need to include the total amount of your purchase from your receipt.
Make sure you tell them what Catalina promo you were expecting to get back. You really do need to be specific in telling them what promo you were going for like you were expecting a certain amount back, from the specific brand/company, because you bought ......
I hope this helps explain the Catalina a little better. Good luck!
Any questions, suggestions, comments, let me know. I will do my best to help you out! :)
Thanks!
Cheryl
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