I had to wait a day to cool down before I posted this. I went in for a few items. I ended up spending 45 minutes on the phone with customer relations. Here's what happened:
I went in to get these items:
(3) Glade Odor Solution Floor
(2) Tide Single Packets
(1) Market Pantry Frozen Chicken
(4) Dozen Eggs
I had these coupons:
(3) $1.00 off Glade Odor Solution printable
(3) $1.00 off Glade Odor Solution Target printable
(2) $1.00 off Tide
(1) $2.00 off Market Pantry Frozen Chicken
(2) BOGO Eggs (from Good Egg Project)
The cashier I had was new. She had problems with the Tide coupons. Tia, the customer service person, came over to help. Tia showed her how to enter the coupon. The BOGO egg coupon wouldn't go through either. Tia told me that she would allow me to only use 1 coupon even though I was getting 4 dozen eggs. I asked why and she said that they had the right to limit quantities. I explained that there were 2 shelves of eggs left. She said that she knew but she was limiting me to only using 1 coupon. I told her to take off 2 dozen eggs and I would have my father get 2 dozen and use a coupon. (2 dozen were for him in the first place) Tia then proceeded to tell me that she was limiting my family (my husband, son, father, and me) to only 1 coupon total. I left my husband at the register to finish checking out while I went to the customer service desk to call Customer Relations.
**After I got my eggs, a lady got 6 dozen eggs, checked out with no problems, and left.**
I explained to the Customer Relations representative what happened. Since I was still in the store, she transferred me over to another representative. The 2nd rep had me read the coupon to her (including the number at the bottom). She said she would call the store and speak to Tia and have her take the coupon. I waited for what seemed like forever for her to come back. She said that Tia refuses to take the coupon, despite the fact that she was directed by corporate to do so.
The rep apologized profusely for Tia's lack of customer service. She said she would send me a Target gift card and Tia would be reprimanded for her actions. Before I left the store, the Customer Relations Rep needed to speak to someone at the customer service desk because she wanted to find out how many dozen eggs they had in stock. The lady at the customer service desk (not Tia) told the Customer Relations Rep the item number. When I spoke to the Customer Relations Rep again, she told me the store had 197 dozen eggs! She said the store does have the right to limit the number of items purchased to a reasonable amount per household. She said that she believes that 4 dozen eggs (2 dozen for my house and 2 dozen for my dad) was more than reasonable, especially since another lady got 6 dozen.
So, after 45 minutes on the phone with Customer Relations, I left the store without the eggs, an upset husband, father, and son, and a sense of sticking to my principles! I felt like I was discriminated against because I was using a coupon, plain and simple!!!! I haven't decided if I'm going back to Target or if I'm going to use the gift card I receive as a Christmas gift for someone.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9/28/10 Bi-Lo Trip
A pretty good trip....
(2) Cesar's Dog Treats @ BOGO $ 3.99 = $3.99
(2) Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls @ $2.49 = $4.98
(1) Healthy Choice Steamers @ BOGO $3.99 = $2.00
Total Before Coupons: $10.97
Coupons Used:
(2) $2.00 off Cesar's Dog Treats = $4.00
(2) $1.00 off Jimmy Dean's Products Facebook printable = $2.00
(1) $1.0 off HC Steamers = $1.00
Total Amount of Coupons; $7.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.30
Total Savings (Bonuscard & Coupons): $14.00 = 78%
(2) Cesar's Dog Treats @ BOGO $ 3.99 = $3.99
(2) Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls @ $2.49 = $4.98
(1) Healthy Choice Steamers @ BOGO $3.99 = $2.00
Total Before Coupons: $10.97
Coupons Used:
(2) $2.00 off Cesar's Dog Treats = $4.00
(2) $1.00 off Jimmy Dean's Products Facebook printable = $2.00
(1) $1.0 off HC Steamers = $1.00
Total Amount of Coupons; $7.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.30
Total Savings (Bonuscard & Coupons): $14.00 = 78%
9/28/10 Wal-Mart Trip
An adventure at Wal-Mart......
(1) Foam Chest = $1.88
(3) Reeses Big Cups @ $1.00 each = $3.00
(2) Sun Crystals Artificial Sweetener @ $2.97 each = $5.94
(9) Tide Single Load Detergent @ $.97 each = $8.73
(1) Diet Dr. Pepper = $1.48
(2) Tucks Tagalongs @ $2.74 each = $5.48
(6) Johnson & Johnson First Aid Travel Kits @ $.97 each = $5.82
Total Before Coupons: $32.33
Coupons Used:
(2) $2.00 off Sun Crystals = $4.00
(9) $1.00 off Tide, PG 8/29 = $8.73 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(2) $3.00 off Tucks = $5.48 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(2) $3/3 J& J Products = $5.82 (adjusted down to cost of item)
Total Amount of Coupons: $24.03
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $10.26
Total Savings: 70%
(1) Foam Chest = $1.88
(3) Reeses Big Cups @ $1.00 each = $3.00
(2) Sun Crystals Artificial Sweetener @ $2.97 each = $5.94
(9) Tide Single Load Detergent @ $.97 each = $8.73
(1) Diet Dr. Pepper = $1.48
(2) Tucks Tagalongs @ $2.74 each = $5.48
(6) Johnson & Johnson First Aid Travel Kits @ $.97 each = $5.82
Total Before Coupons: $32.33
Coupons Used:
(2) $2.00 off Sun Crystals = $4.00
(9) $1.00 off Tide, PG 8/29 = $8.73 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(2) $3.00 off Tucks = $5.48 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(2) $3/3 J& J Products = $5.82 (adjusted down to cost of item)
Total Amount of Coupons: $24.03
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $10.26
Total Savings: 70%
9/29/10 Publix Trip
My plan was to get up early this morning and head out to the stores. That didn't happen. I didn't get out until late this afternoon. I just knew that I was going to have to get a bunch of rain checks. But...."my" Publix is so fantastic! They had everything I wanted in stock! Awesome!!! They are the best!!! (If you're wondering which one it is...it's on Old Trolley Road in Summerville, SC!!!) Thanks, Tiki for having such a fantastic store!!!
Transaction #1 (my son's):
(1) Nature's Own Bread @ BOGO $3.49 = $1.75
(1) Buddig Honey Ham = $3.49
(3) Old El Paso Dinner Kits @ BOGO $2.59 = $3.89
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.59
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.29
(2) Country Crock Spreads @ BOGO $1.89 = $1.89
(2) Baby Ruth Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Pledge Grab-It Cloths @ BOGO $3.99 = $3.99
(1) Ragu Cheese Sauce (Alfredo Sauce not included in sale) = $2.19
(2) Butterfinger Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Nestle Crunch Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Fuze Drinks @ $1.00 = $2.00
(1) Bengay Vanish = $4.49
(1) Glory Turnips = $2.05
Total Before Coupons: $43.39
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(1) $.75 off Nature's Own Bread printable = $.75
(1) $1.00 off Buddig Lunch Meat printable = $1.00
(3) $.50 off Old El Paso Products printable = $3.00 (doubled)
(2) $1.00 off Sundown Vitamins = $2.00
(1) $6/2 Sundown Products, Publix Green Flyer = $6.00
(2) $.40 off Country Crock printable = $1.60 (doubled)
(6) $1.00 off Nestle Fun Size Candy Bars = $6.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products, Target printable = $2.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products = $2.00
(1) $1/2 Fuze, October All You Magazine = $1.00
(1) $2.50 off Bengay, Publix Green Flyer = $2.50
(1) $1.00 off Bengay printable = $1.00
(1) $.90 off Glory Products printable = $.90
Total Amount of Coupons: $34.75
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $9.76
Total Savings (Vendor, Store, & Special Prices): $58.34 = 86%
Transaction #2 (mine):
(4) Green Giant Frozen Vegetables @ $1.00 = $4.00
(4) Publix Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Reusable Bags @ $.75 = $3.00
(6) Lean Cuisine Market Creations @ $2.50 = $15.00
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.59
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.29
(6) Whole Fruit Sorbets @ BOGO $2.89 = $8.67
(1) Glory String Beans = $1.25
(1) Bengay Vanish = $4.49
(2) Whiskas Trays @ $.50 each = $1.00
(2) Pledge Grab-It Pads @ BOGO $3.99 = $3.99
(1) Publix White Bread = $1.17
(1) Crystal Light Green Tea @ BOGO $4.69 = $2.35
Total Before Coupons: $51.80
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(4) $.50 off Green Giant printable = $4.00 (doubled)
(2) BOGO Market Creations printable = $5.00
(2) $1/2 Market Creations printable = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Sundown Vitamins = $2.00
(1) $6/2 Sundown Vitamins, Publix Green Flyer = $6.00
(6) $.50 off Whole Fruit Sorbets = $6.00 (doubled)
(1) $.90 off Glory Products = $.90
(1) $1.00 off Bengay printable = $1.00
(1) $2.50 off Bengay, Publix Green Flyer = $2.50
(1) BOGO Whiskas = $1.00 (doubled)
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products, Target printable = $2.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products = $2.00
(1) Publix Penny Item (bread) = $1.16
(1) $1.00 off Crystal Light printable = $1.00
(1) $2.00 off Crystal Light Publix printable = $2.00 (coupon amount said $1.50, but it took off $2.00)
Total Amount of Coupons: $42.56
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $9.67
Total Savings (Vendor, Store, & Special Prices): $70.10 = 88%
Trip Summary:
Total Before Coupons: $95.19
Total Spent: $19.43
Total Savings: $128.44
Savings: 87%
Transaction #1 (my son's):
(1) Nature's Own Bread @ BOGO $3.49 = $1.75
(1) Buddig Honey Ham = $3.49
(3) Old El Paso Dinner Kits @ BOGO $2.59 = $3.89
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.59
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.29
(2) Country Crock Spreads @ BOGO $1.89 = $1.89
(2) Baby Ruth Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Pledge Grab-It Cloths @ BOGO $3.99 = $3.99
(1) Ragu Cheese Sauce (Alfredo Sauce not included in sale) = $2.19
(2) Butterfinger Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Nestle Crunch Fun Size Candy Bars @ BOGO $3.59 = $3.59
(2) Fuze Drinks @ $1.00 = $2.00
(1) Bengay Vanish = $4.49
(1) Glory Turnips = $2.05
Total Before Coupons: $43.39
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(1) $.75 off Nature's Own Bread printable = $.75
(1) $1.00 off Buddig Lunch Meat printable = $1.00
(3) $.50 off Old El Paso Products printable = $3.00 (doubled)
(2) $1.00 off Sundown Vitamins = $2.00
(1) $6/2 Sundown Products, Publix Green Flyer = $6.00
(2) $.40 off Country Crock printable = $1.60 (doubled)
(6) $1.00 off Nestle Fun Size Candy Bars = $6.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products, Target printable = $2.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products = $2.00
(1) $1/2 Fuze, October All You Magazine = $1.00
(1) $2.50 off Bengay, Publix Green Flyer = $2.50
(1) $1.00 off Bengay printable = $1.00
(1) $.90 off Glory Products printable = $.90
Total Amount of Coupons: $34.75
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $9.76
Total Savings (Vendor, Store, & Special Prices): $58.34 = 86%
Transaction #2 (mine):
(4) Green Giant Frozen Vegetables @ $1.00 = $4.00
(4) Publix Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Reusable Bags @ $.75 = $3.00
(6) Lean Cuisine Market Creations @ $2.50 = $15.00
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.59
(1) Sundown Vitamins = $3.29
(6) Whole Fruit Sorbets @ BOGO $2.89 = $8.67
(1) Glory String Beans = $1.25
(1) Bengay Vanish = $4.49
(2) Whiskas Trays @ $.50 each = $1.00
(2) Pledge Grab-It Pads @ BOGO $3.99 = $3.99
(1) Publix White Bread = $1.17
(1) Crystal Light Green Tea @ BOGO $4.69 = $2.35
Total Before Coupons: $51.80
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(4) $.50 off Green Giant printable = $4.00 (doubled)
(2) BOGO Market Creations printable = $5.00
(2) $1/2 Market Creations printable = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Sundown Vitamins = $2.00
(1) $6/2 Sundown Vitamins, Publix Green Flyer = $6.00
(6) $.50 off Whole Fruit Sorbets = $6.00 (doubled)
(1) $.90 off Glory Products = $.90
(1) $1.00 off Bengay printable = $1.00
(1) $2.50 off Bengay, Publix Green Flyer = $2.50
(1) BOGO Whiskas = $1.00 (doubled)
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products, Target printable = $2.00
(1) $2/2 Pledge Products = $2.00
(1) Publix Penny Item (bread) = $1.16
(1) $1.00 off Crystal Light printable = $1.00
(1) $2.00 off Crystal Light Publix printable = $2.00 (coupon amount said $1.50, but it took off $2.00)
Total Amount of Coupons: $42.56
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $9.67
Total Savings (Vendor, Store, & Special Prices): $70.10 = 88%
Trip Summary:
Total Before Coupons: $95.19
Total Spent: $19.43
Total Savings: $128.44
Savings: 87%
9/29/10 Food Lion Trip
The only thing better than free cheese from Food Lion is REALLY cheap cheese from Food Lion!!!
Transaction #1 (my son's):
(1) Glory Mustard Greens = $1.99
(2) Philly Cream Cheese = $2.00
(6) Kraft Chunk Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $8.34
(2) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ BOGO $2.50 = $2.50
Total Before Coupons: $14.83
Coupons Used:
(1) $.90 off Glory Products printable = $.90
(2) $5.00/5 Kraft Dairy Products = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $10.90
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.08
Total Savings (MVP & Coupons): $36.70 = 90%
Transaction #2 (mine):
(2) Bull's Eye Regional BBQ Sauce @ BOGO $2.39 = $2.39
(1) Glory Seasoned Green Beans = $2.39
(4) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $5.56
(2) Philly Cream Cheese @ BOGO $2.00 = $2.00
(2) Kraft American Slices @ BOGO $2.38 = $2.38
(2) Kraft Chunk Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $2.78
Total Before Coupons: $17.50
Coupons Used:
(2) $1.00 off Bull's Eye Regional BBQ Sauce = $2.00
(1) $.90 off Glory Products = $.90
(2) $5/5 Kraft Products printable = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $12.90
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.76
Total Savings (MVP & Coupons): $43.30 = 90%
Trip Summary:
Total Before Coupons: $32.33
Total Spent: $8.84
Total Saved: $80.00
Savings: 90%
Transaction #1 (my son's):
(1) Glory Mustard Greens = $1.99
(2) Philly Cream Cheese = $2.00
(6) Kraft Chunk Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $8.34
(2) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ BOGO $2.50 = $2.50
Total Before Coupons: $14.83
Coupons Used:
(1) $.90 off Glory Products printable = $.90
(2) $5.00/5 Kraft Dairy Products = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $10.90
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.08
Total Savings (MVP & Coupons): $36.70 = 90%
Transaction #2 (mine):
(2) Bull's Eye Regional BBQ Sauce @ BOGO $2.39 = $2.39
(1) Glory Seasoned Green Beans = $2.39
(4) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $5.56
(2) Philly Cream Cheese @ BOGO $2.00 = $2.00
(2) Kraft American Slices @ BOGO $2.38 = $2.38
(2) Kraft Chunk Cheese @ BOGO $2.78 = $2.78
Total Before Coupons: $17.50
Coupons Used:
(2) $1.00 off Bull's Eye Regional BBQ Sauce = $2.00
(1) $.90 off Glory Products = $.90
(2) $5/5 Kraft Products printable = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $12.90
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $4.76
Total Savings (MVP & Coupons): $43.30 = 90%
Trip Summary:
Total Before Coupons: $32.33
Total Spent: $8.84
Total Saved: $80.00
Savings: 90%
9/29/10 Rite-Aid Trip
My plan was to stop in and get a few of the "cheap" or "free" deals this week. I was surprised that this particular Rite-Aid had everything that I wanted. :)
(1) Rite Aid Ear Wax Removal Kit = $5.39 (with 10% Wellness+ discount)
(2) Edge Shave Gel @ $2.79 each = $5.58
(1) Tums Ultra 36 count = $3.49
(2) Trident Chewing Gum @ $1.29 each = $2.58
(1) Ace Instant Cold Compress = $1.29
(1) Aveeno Nourish Shampoo = $5.99
Total Before Coupons: $24.32
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(1) BOGO Edge Shave Gel printable = $2.79
(1) $1.50/2 Edge Shave Gel Rite Aid Video Coupon = $1.50
(1) $1.00 off Tums Rite Aid Video Coupon = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off Tums printable = $1.00
(1) $1.50 off Ace Cold Compress = $1.29 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(1) $1.00 off Aveeno Hair Care printable = $1.00
(1) $4.00 off Aveeno Hair Care Rite Aid Video Coupon = $4.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $17.58
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $7.62
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupons): $19.68 = 78%
(1) Rite Aid Ear Wax Removal Kit = $5.39 (with 10% Wellness+ discount)
(2) Edge Shave Gel @ $2.79 each = $5.58
(1) Tums Ultra 36 count = $3.49
(2) Trident Chewing Gum @ $1.29 each = $2.58
(1) Ace Instant Cold Compress = $1.29
(1) Aveeno Nourish Shampoo = $5.99
Total Before Coupons: $24.32
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video Coupon = $5.00
(1) BOGO Edge Shave Gel printable = $2.79
(1) $1.50/2 Edge Shave Gel Rite Aid Video Coupon = $1.50
(1) $1.00 off Tums Rite Aid Video Coupon = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off Tums printable = $1.00
(1) $1.50 off Ace Cold Compress = $1.29 (adjusted down to cost of item)
(1) $1.00 off Aveeno Hair Care printable = $1.00
(1) $4.00 off Aveeno Hair Care Rite Aid Video Coupon = $4.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $17.58
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $7.62
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupons): $19.68 = 78%
9/24/10 Rite Aid Trip
I had 2 transactions because I wanted to use the +Up Rewards from the 1st transaction to purchase the items in the 2nd transaction!
Transaction #1:
(1) Candy Bar = $.50
(4) Airwick Compact Freshmatics @ BOGO $9.99 = $19.98
(2) Airwick Freshmatics @ BOGO $13.99 = $13.98
Total Before Coupons: $34.46
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video coupon = $5.00
(1) $1.00 off Airwick Video coupon = $1.00
(4) $4.00 off Airwick Compact Freshmatics = $16.00
(2) $4.00 off Airwick Freshmatics = $8.00
(1) $1.00 +Up Reward from previous transaction = $1.00
(1) $3.00 +Up Reward from previous transaction = $3.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $34.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $2.12
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupon): $68.38 = 97% Savings
Transaction #2:
(1) Rite Aid Ibuprofen Tablets = $6.29 (with 10% Wellness+ discount)
(2) Vitamin Waters @ $.99 each = $1.98
(1) Arizona Green Tea = $.99
(1) Chocolate Covered Cherry = $.33
(3) Candy Bars @ $.50 each = $1.50
Total Before Coupons: $11.09
Coupon Used:
(1) $10.00 +Up Reward from Transaction #1 = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $10.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $1.58
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupons): $13.04 = 90%
Trip Summary:
Total Spent: $3.70
Total Saved: $81.42
Total Savings: 96%
Transaction #1:
(1) Candy Bar = $.50
(4) Airwick Compact Freshmatics @ BOGO $9.99 = $19.98
(2) Airwick Freshmatics @ BOGO $13.99 = $13.98
Total Before Coupons: $34.46
Coupons Used:
(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video coupon = $5.00
(1) $1.00 off Airwick Video coupon = $1.00
(4) $4.00 off Airwick Compact Freshmatics = $16.00
(2) $4.00 off Airwick Freshmatics = $8.00
(1) $1.00 +Up Reward from previous transaction = $1.00
(1) $3.00 +Up Reward from previous transaction = $3.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $34.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $2.12
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupon): $68.38 = 97% Savings
Transaction #2:
(1) Rite Aid Ibuprofen Tablets = $6.29 (with 10% Wellness+ discount)
(2) Vitamin Waters @ $.99 each = $1.98
(1) Arizona Green Tea = $.99
(1) Chocolate Covered Cherry = $.33
(3) Candy Bars @ $.50 each = $1.50
Total Before Coupons: $11.09
Coupon Used:
(1) $10.00 +Up Reward from Transaction #1 = $10.00
Total Amount of Coupons: $10.00
Total OOP After Taxes & Coupons: $1.58
Total Savings (Wellness+ & Coupons): $13.04 = 90%
Trip Summary:
Total Spent: $3.70
Total Saved: $81.42
Total Savings: 96%
9/25/10 Walgreens Trip
(3) Airwick Compact Freshmatic BOGO $7.99 = $11.97
Used:
(3) $4.00 off Airwick Compact Freshmatic = $11.97 (adjusted down to $3.99 each)
Total OOP: $.84
Total Savings (Wags & Coupons): $23.97 = 97%
Used:
(3) $4.00 off Airwick Compact Freshmatic = $11.97 (adjusted down to $3.99 each)
Total OOP: $.84
Total Savings (Wags & Coupons): $23.97 = 97%
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