I could have called this guide anything. One thing that was out of the question was
Couponing for Dummies. How dumb could you be if you are willing to find the time to
get smart about saving? Many of our parents and grandparents may have been
Couponers but never to the extent that people coupon today. Please be warned that
this is Not Yo Grandmama’s Couponing!
Even though Grandma probably never imagined what we can do with coupons, she
would be proud. It use to be that you go to the grocery store and slide a 35 cent off
coupon on the counter and get 35 cents off. Smart shoppers know how to turn that 35
cents into $1.05 and possibly even turn a once greatly priced item into a freebie or if
you are like me, a money maker!
In this guide you will learn the basics of couponing. The rest will come with experience
and trial and error. What you need to learn now is the true value of a coupon.
The True Value of A Coupon
The true value of a coupon is not the value you see when you look at the coupon. A
coupon is worth much more if you know where to shop. Some stores take a coupon
and only give you the value of the coupon off their products. Then there are stores like
Albertsons, Kroger, Tom Thumb, and Brookshires who double and even triple the
coupon’s value. This does not mean that couponing is not advantageous at other
stores. Stores like Target make couponing more fun than you can image. They offer
free gift cards with purchases and coupons that can be stacked along with the
coupons you clip from the newspapers or print online. You can never judge a coupon
by its cover. There is all kinds of value hidden inside the coupon, you just have to
know how to find it.
By shopping at stores like Albertsons, Kroger, Tom Thumb, and Brookshires you can
increase the value of your coupon just be being savvy. Stores that double and triple
coupons have special rules that you must follow in order to get the most out of your
coupons. Don’t worry, the rules are simple and can be quite fun once you get started.
Each store has their own coupon policy and should be examined thoroughly before
attempting to maximize on sales.
Kroger: Kroger doubles and triples coupons. Kroger will double manufacturer’s
coupons up to fifty cents. Fifty-one cents and more are deducted at face value. Kroger
will triple manufacturer’s coupons up to thirty-nine cents. You are only allowed to
double and triple coupons on a limit of 3 like items.
Scenario:
Kammi went shopping at her favorite Kroger. They had Suave deodorant on sale 10 for
$10. Kammi knows that you don’t have to purchase 10 items unless it is specifically
expressed in the circular. After examining the circular, Kammi discovers that she does
not have to purchase 10 items so she grabs a fist full of Suave $0.50 off coupons and
heads to Kroger. When she checks out, she puts all 7 of the Suave deodorants she
plans to purchase on the counter. Excited about the purchase she waves her coupons
in the face of her cashier, Mona. Mona reminds Kammi that in order to maximize her
savings she can only use three of her coupons at a time. Using three coupons on three
items that are just alike will let her reach Kroger’s doubling/tripling limit. Uncertain,
Kammi tells Mona to just ring her up. Her total is $7. After her coupon savings,
Kammi gets an additional $5 taken off her total. This is not the $0 total Kammi
expected. Mona explains that only three of her coupons will double because of the
double and triple limit of 3 items. Kammi only receives face value for the remaining
coupons. Noticing the disappointment in Kammi’s eyes, Mona cancelled the order and
scanned three Suave deodorants taking only the coupons as payment. Then Mona did
another transaction for the next three and one more transaction for the last one.
Kammi’s total for the day, $0.
Albertsons: Albertsons doubles and triples coupons. Albertsons will double
manufacturer’s coupons up to fifty cents. Fifty-one cents and more are deducted at
face value. Albertsons will triple manufacturer’s coupons up to thirty-nine cents. You
are only allowed to double and triple coupons on a limit of 3 like items. You will find
that both Kroger and Albertsons have similar policies. Another similarity is dealing
with printable coupons. Internet printed coupons are accepted at the transgression of
the Manager at both Albertsons and Kroger.
Tom Thumb: Tom Thumb no longer doubles or triples coupons. Coupons are only
worth face value. Tom Thumb accepts internet coupons for now but just like seasons,
things may change. Please contact your local Tom Thumb to see if there is a variation
in your area.
Brookshire’s: Brookshire’s is a tricky store. Some of their stores double and triple
coupons on certain days. When Brookshire’s doubles and triples the general rule of
thumb is that Brookshire’s will double manufacturer’s coupons up to fifty cents. Fiftyone cents and more are deducted at face value. Brookshire’s will also triple
manufacturer’s coupons up to thirty-nine cents. You are only allowed to double and
triple coupons on a limit of 1 like item. Some Brookshire stores only double and triple
on certain days. There are some stores that double and triple daily but for those who
limit you to certain days, you must check their ads in order to find out if doubling and
tripling is on for that week. Accepts internet printed coupons for now.
Why Do Stores Hate Internet Printed Coupons?
I did not want to leave you with the impression that all stores hate internet coupons.
They actually do not. There are a lot of stores who take them in the Texas area. Some
of which are stores like Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar, and General
Dollar. The iffy part about internet printed coupons is not actually the coupon itself,
it’s the cashiers. Some cashiers are not very coupon savvy. We don’t hold that against
them because we all have to learn, right? When a store is presented with the warning
of a fraudulent coupon going around, it sends the store into a panic. These stores
become extra vigilante about making sure that the company is not being taken
advantage of in any kind of way. Honestly, I cannot blame them because they cannot
give away tons of free Doritos because this will eventually hurt their bottom line. What
does bother me is that many of these companies have employees who do not fully
understand their own coupon policy. The general rule of thumb with internet printed
coupons for these stores is that if it does not beep, accept it. You will find some people
who ask where you got your coupon and it’s easier to just answer them and move on.
Smart Source internet printed coupons typically have a water mark helping to prove
their validity. Internet coupons cannot be copied or this constitutes fraud. Smart
Source coupons have the watermark for validity so if you copy the coupon, you are
busted!
More Perks to . . .
More perks to shopping at certain stores include coupon stacking. Coupon stacking
is when a store offers a store coupon that you can use alongside a manufacturer’s
coupon. This would be a coupon that has the store’s name on it and it does not say
manufacturer coupon anywhere on the coupon. Stacking is a really tedious yet
exciting task. Its best explained with a helpful scenario.
Scenario 1:
Dian is an avid couponer. Dian noticed that Target had a store coupon in the coupon
insert that stated if she bought Windex she would receive $2 off by using the Target
coupon. This was awesome. Since Target allows you to stack, she will be using the $2
off Target coupon (which displays the Target logo) and she will be using the $1 off
manufacturer coupon she found in the same insert. The Windex is on sale for $3.76.
By using the $2 and $1 off coupons, Dian will save $3. This means her total will be
$0.76!
Scenario 2:
Susan goes to Walgreens to purchase Listerine. Walgreens offers a store coupon that
reads $2 off. Susan remembers seeing a Listerine coupon in her coupon binder and
quickly grabs the $1 off coupon and runs to check the price on the shelf. Susan
realizes she has stumbled upon an amazing deal. Walgreens has a 1 liter bottle of
Listerine for $5.27. Initially she thinks that this deal can be passed over until a store
associate reminds Susan to check for another coupon in the Walgreens IVC book. This
is a book that is filled with even more store coupons but these coupons are super
special because they can be multiplied by the number of items you purchase. Susan
discovers a $2 off coupon in the IVC book. She then goes to the register with one bottle
of Listerine. Susan is worried that this deal might be too good to be true so she does
the math at the register. First Susan gives the cashier the $2 off IVC book. So far so
good, there are no issues so she gives the cashier the $2 off coupon from the
Walgreens ad, marked store coupon. The cashier happily takes the coupon and asks if
she has the manufacturer coupon as well. Susan grabs her $1 off coupon and hands it
to the cashier. Susan’s total, $0.27.
Scenario 3:
Kristi loves CVS. She really likes the way CVS pays her to shop. Kristi needs
nourishment to keep shopping and she remembers seeing a coupon in the CVS
circular for Kettle chips. The store coupon gives her $0.50 off Kettle chips purchased
at CVS. Kristi reaches into her coupon organizer and finds she has a $0.75 off any
Kettle chips coupon. Stacking these two coupons, Kristi now has a discount of $1.25.
Kristi walks in and notices a grab bag of Kettle chips for $0.99. Kristi realizes that this
gives her $0.26 of overage that can be used on something else. Since Kristi is thirsty
she grabs a drink for $0.50. She does not have a coupon so she relies on the overage
from the chips. Kristi’s subtotal is $0.24 and she now has the strength to continue her
couponing adventure.
Overage
Overage may very well be the biggest no no in couponing. Unfortunately, there are
times when overage cannot be avoided. It’s what you do with your overage that
matters. When shopping and taking advantage of the double and triple coupon
blessings, we find that we may have a coupon for something that drops the price so
low that we are hitting negative numbers. This negative number is called a credit. That
credit is called overage. Overage, when purchasing a number of items, can be used to
lower your overall total. This is the best method to use overage because not all
registers will allow for overage. Some registers will not accept a coupon that gives you
more for a product that the product is priced. This is why you utilize overage when
there is more than one item being purchased.
Scenario:
Beth went to Kroger and found an awesome deal on Quaker Quakes, Cheetohs,
sausage, biscuits, and bacon. The deal was so great that she could not pass it up. She
had coupons that doubled and tripled and gave her $3.75 worth of overage. She
wanted to stock up on popcorn kernels for a school project for her 5yr old. This was
the perfect time because cashiers are not supposed to give you cash when a credit
appears. They typically panic and clear off the screen and leave you with a zero
balance. Beth won’t let that happen. Instead she purchases four jars of popcorn
kernels that are on sale for $1 each. Her total is $0.25.
Double and Triple Store List
**Stores listed may have changed double and tripling policies so please contact
the store prior to shopping to verify they are still doubling and tripling.**
Alabama
Food Giant
Freds
Luckys
Mannings Marketplace
Piggly Wiggly
Winn-Dixie
Arizona
Abco
Albertsons (not all Albertsons)
Bashas Market
Fry’s Food and Drug
Safeway
Smith’s Food and Drug
Arkansas
Albertsons - Texarkana, AR has been doubling coupons up to and including $2.00
every other weekend. They will let you use 4 identical coupons and they will double all
4
Country Mart
Freds
Harps Food Stores
Harvest Foods
Kroger
Piggly Wiggly
California
Major Market
Ralphs
Savemart
Stump’s Market
Von's (double up to $1)
Colorado
King Soopers
Safeway (some - check local store)
Steele's Mart
Connecticut
Big Y
Edwards
Grand Union
Shaws
Shop Rite
Stop & Shop
Super Foodmart
Delaware
Acme
Meatland
Pathmark
SuperFresh
Florida
Foodway
Fred's (on Saturdays will double up to $0.70)
Hitchcocks
Publix
Georgia
Bi-Lo
Kroger doubles up to .50, unlimited amounts of coupons to double
Publix doubles up to .50. Internet coupons accepted.
Ingles doubles up to .50
A&P
Piggly Wiggly
Harris Teeter
Bruno's
Pharmor
IGA
Illinois
Schnuck's
Eagle
Kroger's
Indiana
Kroger, doubles to .50
Meijer, doubles to .50
Community Market, doubles to .50 or 1.00 (not positive, ad states something different
every week and I don't shop there except BIG sales)
Walmart, no double, but can price match and use coupons
Iowa
Eagle
Jubilee Foods
Super Value
Kansas
Dillons (triple coupons)
Food4Less (triple coupons)
G&W Foods
IGA
Thriftway
Kentucky
FoodLand Stores
Houchens
IGA
Kroger
Meijer - Meijer stores (around Louisville, KY ) double up to 99 cents with a limit of 2
identical coupons. All the other coupons of the same product are at face value. Meijer
does occasionally run a triple coupon week for face valued coupons up to 50 cents.
Piggly Wiggly
Sureway
Winn Dixie
Louisiana
A&P
Brookshire Brothers
Freds
Kroger
Market Basket
Piggly Wiggly
Maine
Future Foods
Shaw’s (doubles coupons up to $0.99)
Massachusettes
Donelans
Johnnies Foodmaster
Park n Shop
Price Chopper
Shaws (triple coupons)
Star Market
Stop & Shop (triple coupons)
Michigan
Farmer Jack
Hardings
IGA
Kroger
Meijer
Melchecks
Minnesota
GJ’s
Jubilee Foods
Felpausch (doubles up to .50)
Fix’s Family Foods
Rainbow (doubles coupons valued up to $1 on Weds. with minimum purchase of $25)
New Jersey
ShopRite: doubles daily, sometimes triples
A&P: doubles daily, sometimes triples
Stop&Shop: doubles daily
Pathmark: doubles daily, sometimes triples
Foodtown: doubles daily
Wegmans: doubles
(all up to .99 coupons)
New Mexico
IGA
New York
A&P
Grand Union
Jubilee Foods
P & C Foods
Price Chopper
Shop Rite
Stop & Shop
Tops
Waldbaums
Wegmans
Nevada
Scolari’s Food & Drug
Smith's
North Carolina
Bi-Lo (doubles coupons everyday)
Harris Teeter
Ingles
Kroger
Lowes Pharmor
Roses
North Dakota
Cash Wise
Hornbachers
SunMart
Ohio
Big Bear
Country Mart (Lawton)
Dave’s Eagle
FoodTown
Giant Eagle
IGA
Kroger
Meijer
Stop & Shop
Thriftway
Tops Friendly Markets
Oklahoma
Albertsons
Apples
Dillions (some - check local store)
GFF (in Moore, doubles up to $1 Tues, Thurs, Sat,& Sun)
Homeland
IGA
Marvins (some - check local store)
Piggly Wiggly
Puckett’s
Williams
Oregon
Albertsons (YMMV)
Safeway (no set date, but will occassionally include "coupon doublers" in their ads)
Thriftway
Pennsylvania
Acme
BiLo Foods
Giant Eagle
GiantPA (doubles and will occasionally triple with an in-store-ad coupon)
Jubilee Foods
Nells Shurfine
Pathmark
Pharmor
Shop Rite
SuperFresh
Wegmans
Weis Markets
Rhode Island
Jerry’s (doubles coupons up to .99)
McQuades
Scotts
Shaws
Stop & Shop (doubles coupons up to .99)
South Carolina
BiLo Foods
Harris Teeter
Ingle’s Supermarkets
Kroger
Piggly Wiggly
South Dakota
Jubilee Foods
Tennessee
Acme
BiLo Foods
FoodLand Stores
Fred's
Kroger
Ingle's
Piggly Wiggly
Roses
Winn-Dixie
Publix
Texas
Albertsons - Texarkana, TX has been doubling coupons up to and including $2.00
every other weekend. They will let you use 4 identical coupons and they will double all
4
Brookshire’s Grocery
Homeland
Kroger
Super S
Utah
Dan’s Food Stores
Vermont
Hannafords
Price Chopper (each store has a different policy)
Shaws (doubles coupons up to 99 cents)
Virginia
Giant
Harris Teeter - will double up to 99 cents with a VIP card
Kroger - will double coupons up to 50 cents with a Kroger card
Roses
Safeway
Shoppers Food Warehouse (double $0.50 and less)
SuperFresh
Washington
Safeway: in Vancouver WA area will double coupons since they are competing with
Safeway stores across the river in Portland OR
West Virginia
Big Bear
Food Lion
Giant Eagle
Kroger
Wisconsin
Copps / PicknSave (doubles up to $1.00 with a limit of 5 coupons and a minimum
purchase of $25.00, on Wednesdays)
Coupon Lingo
Sunday inserts:
P&G = Procter & Gamble
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
V = Valassis
Store deals and coupon dates from a Sunday insert are found coupon in parentheses. For example, (SS
03/22/09) would indicate that a coupon came from a SmartSource insert that was distributed in the
03/22/2009 Sunday newspaper.
Abbreviations:
$1/1 = One dollar off one item
$1/2 = One dollar off two items
2/$1 = Two items for one dollar
3/$2 = Three items for two dollars
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
Blinkies = Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT = Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
ESRs = EasySaver Rebates, Walgreens monthly rebates program
FAR = Free after rebate
IPQ = Internet printable coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OYNO = On your next order
OOP = Out of pocket
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
PSA = Prices starting at
RRs = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program UPC = Universal Product Code, bar code
on a product
WT = Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
WYB = When you buy Y
MMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.
The Anatomy of A Barcode
Coupons that can be doubled and tripled automatically have a barcode number that
begins with the number 5. Coupons that begin with the number 9 do NOT double
automatically. With that being said, let’s view a barcode:
Barcode numbers are not read by computers. Computers read the black and white
bars and the numbers are for the humans. These numbers are called HR or human
readable bars. They can be quite valuable when you look at your receipt and realize a
coupon did not do what was anticipated.
The first 5 digits of the barcode is the manufacturer’s code or ID. The next 3 digits are
the product or “family” code. When paired together, the product and manufacturer
code let the customer know what products can be purchased using this coupon.
When dealing with the product/family code, if there is one zero present, a different
item from the same product family might work with this coupon. If two zeros are
present, this coupon can be used on any product in that product family. When the
numbers 992 are present in the product/family code, this means that any product of
any brand will work with this coupon without the need for verification. All coupons
must be used as directed on the coupon per manufacturer’s directions.
The final two digits are the value code. The true awesomeness (yes awesomeness) of
this code can be better explained with the use of a chart. This chart (provided by
http://www.barcodeschool.com) should be printed and placed in your coupon corner
so that you may reference it when necessary.
Coupon Text
Coupon text is probably one of the most misinterpreted texts in the couponing world. I
thought it would be a great idea to clarify the text. This is not only for your own sanity
but for the sanity of the confused cashier.
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“One coupon per purchase”: This means that the consumer can use one
coupon per item being purchased. This is to prevent consumers from using
more than one manufacturer’s coupon on one item.
Scenario:
Shori went shopping for toothpaste. She had 5 coupons for Crest toothpaste and
wanted to utilize all 5 coupons. When she arrived at the register, the cashier reminded
her that she could only use one coupon per purchase. Shori had 5 coupons and 5
tubes of toothpaste. Each tube used one coupon. This qualifies as one coupon per
purchase because Shori is purchasing 5 items.

“One coupon per household”: This is typically seen on store coupons. It
sounds really restrictive but it’s not as bad as it seems. This text is used to limit
consumers from making multiple trips to the store using several coupons and
depleting the store’s stock.
Scenario:
Leon wanted to stock up on some General Mills cereal. The cereal was on sale for
$0.99. Leon had coupons to make the cereal $0.44 each. The coupon stated one per
household so Leon was only allowed to use the one coupon for that day at that store.
The coupon was rare so Leon did not notice the text. He put everything back except
the one box of cereal and made his purchase. Leon knew there was another Kroger on
his way to work so he just stocked up on more whenever he passed another Kroger.
Even though it seems quite explanatory, some cashiers still misinterpret the meaning
of these common coupon phrases and it can be quite annoying. You have to remember
that not everyone is coupon savvy. Sometimes it’s just an honest mistake but then
there are times when its improper training. Either way, don’t lose your head. Refer to
the reference chart in the manual complete with all the numbers to their corporate
offices. Maybe if we let them feel a bit of our frustration with this issue, more
companies will see to it that their employees receive proper training from a coupon
savvy individual. This would make it much easier on the consumer and their
employees.
Sale Cycle
Almost as valuable as knowing how to purchase items, is the knowledge of when to
purchase items. Wouldn’t it be great if there was something that showed when stores
put certain things on sale? Maybe something like a sales cycle, perhaps?
Grocery Sales Cycle
JANUARY
Diet foods and products
New Year, New You type promotions
Healthy Choice
South Beach
Lean Cuisine
Yogurt
100 calorie packs
Special K, K20, Right Bites, Smart Start
Diet aids
Winter Health
Cold Medicines
Pain Relief
Health products
Vitamins
Oatmeal (it’s National Oatmeal Month!)
Quaker brand products
Super Bowl party foods
Pepsi
Coke
soda
Chips
Dips
Cheese
sandwich items
crackers
snacks
Special promotions introducing new product lines, especially
Hair color
Make up
Beauty products
Bath products
Clearance items:
Calendars, planners, anything dated items (these go “out of date” quickly after 1/1)
Christmas/Hanukkah/New Years party supplies
Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows
Ornaments
Candles
Winter clothing, coats, gloves, hats, boots, etc.
Computers
Home Gym equipment and gear
Seasonal Sales:
Soup, Chili, “warm you up” type foods
Cleaners/household items (winter cleaning, organization, storage)
White sales/home items
Furniture
FEBRUARY
National Canned Food Month
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Canned tuna
Canned beans
Cherry pie filling
National Hot Breakfast Month promotions
Kellogg’s, General Mills, Post, Quaker, etc.…
hot cereal
Eggo’s
waffles
syrup, etc
Heart and heart-healthy products (American Heart Month)
aspirin
supplements
low cholesterol oils and spreads
Westminster Dog Show February promotions
Dog food
Eukanuba
Pedigree
Purina
Iams
Valentine’s Day promotions
Chocolate (also Celebration of Chocolate Month)
Valentine’s candy
Condoms (also national Condom week February 14 – 21)
KY, Monistat, etc…
Hershey’s
Hershey’s kisses promos
Chinese New Year promotions
Soy sauce
Teriyaki
Canned water chestnuts, bamboo shoots
Crunchy noodles
Raman
Stir fry
Clearance items:
Valentine’s candy
Candy, Chocolate
MARCH
Frozen food month
All types
Frozen vegetables (box, bag, steam)
Frozen fruits
Frozen dinners/meals
Ice cream
Waffles
Fill-a-bag or multiple-item deals
Cleansers and household items (spring cleaning month)
Easter Seal theme for insert coupons and promotions: Easter/Passover falls in March OR April
Eggs
Ham
Asparagus
Horseradish
Butter
Coconut
Some Jewish/Passover items not found during other months
Peanuts (national Peanut Month)
St Patrick’s Day
Potatoes
corned beef
“irish” foods
Gardening supplies
Clearance items:
Winter items
Popsicle, ice cream, frozen novelties, etc (this is the time when “last year’s flavors” are cleared
out, packaging redesigned, etc., to make room for the new products in April)
APRIL
Easter/Passover/other promotions
Easter Seal theme for insert coupons and promotions
Eggs
Ham
Asparagus
Butter
Coconut
Horseradish
Some Jewish/Passover items not found during other months
Earth Day promotions
Organic foods
Eco-conscious products
Energy savers
Go Organic for Earth Day! Coupon booklet
Coupon inserts for environmental causes/eco-friendly products
Usually free, or promotions, on reusable totes and shopping bags
Daylight Savings Time promotions
Batteries
smoke detectors
carbon monoxide monitors
Clearance items:
Olive Oil (April starts the new season)
Winter items
Frozen items: Popsicle, ice cream, frozen novelties, etc (this is the time when “last year’s
flavors” are cleared out, packaging redesigned, etc., to make room for the new products in April)
MAY
BBQ/Memorial Day promos
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Marinade
Pickles
Salad dressing
Popsicles
Hot dogs
Hamburger/ground beef
Ribs
Steaks
Buns
Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.
Soda
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Allergy meds
Coupon inserts of Summer Blast-off theme
Cinco De Mayo promotions
Salsa
Tortillas
Tacos, seasonings
National Pet Week promotions
Dog food
cat food
treats
JUNE
National Dairy Month promos
Dairy Products
Milk
Cheese
Ice cream
Yogurt
Sour cream
Easter Seals and Special Olympics Summer Games
(Early June – Children’s Miracle Network theme coupons)
July 4th promotions
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Hot dogs
Marinade
Pickles
Salad dressing
Popsicles
Hamburger/ground beef
Ribs
Steaks
Buns
Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.
Soda
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Hats
Self-tanner
National Headache promos
Aspirin
pain relievers
headache meds
allergy / sinus headache meds
Other Promotions this month:
National Candy Month
National Dairy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Safety Month
National Seafood Month
National Turkey Lover’s Month
JULY
Back to school starts school supply “deals”
July 4th promos - best BBQ sales of year through 7/4
BBQ Sauce
Baked beans
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Marinade
Hot dogs
Hamburger/ground beef
Ribs
Steaks
Buns
Paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.
Soda
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Blueberries
Fireworks
AUGUST
Back to School promotions
* Lunchbox foods/meals
* Pudding cups
* Lunchables
* Lunch meat
* Bread
* Cold cereal
* Waffles
* Kellogg’s promos
* School and office supply
* Pens
* Pencils
* Markers
* Crayons
* Glue
* Paper
* Backpacks
* Lunchboxes
Fuel for School/Back to School coupon inserts and rebates
Teacher Appreciation Days at various stores (Staples, Office Depot, etc.)
1-cent sales on items each week at Staples and Office Depot
Clorox Classroom cleanup
* disinfecting wipes
* Purell, sanitizers
Clearance items:
* BBQ equipment
* Patio furniture, equipment
* Charcoal, lighter fluid, etc.
* August White sale/linens
* Summer items
* Sunscreen
* insect repellent
Produce in Season:
* Apple, Gravenstein
* Avocado, Hass
* Beans
* Beans, Green
* Berries
* Corn
* Cucumber
* Eggplant
* Figs
* Grapes
* Melons
* Okra
* Onion
* Peaches
* Pears, Bartlett
* Pepper, Bell
* Plums
* Raspberries
* Squash, Summer
* Tomatillo
* Tomato
SEPTEMBER
Food:
Cereal
Breakfast bars
Peanut butter
Jelly
Lunch meat
American cheese
Yogurt
Chips
Snack cakes
Cookies
Hot dogs
Ground beef
Hamburger and hot dog buns
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish)
Salad dressing
Canned fruits and vegetables
Soups
Broth
Frozen pies
Soda
Drink boxes
Non-food:
Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid)
Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils)
School supplies
Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers)
Cars
Lawn mowers
Grills
OCTOBER
Halloween promotions
Candy
Cookies
Baking season begins
Baking chocolate chips
Fruitcake/candied fruit
nuts
Fall promotions
Apples
Pumpkins (fresh)
Pet products, food
Car care products
Daylight Savings time ends promotions
alarm clocks
batteries
safety equipment
smoke alarms
Clearance items:
“last year” flavors of holiday foods – time to clear the shelves for new products and packaging…
NOVEMBER
Quilts, blankets
Hot cocoa, coffee, tea
Canned foods – soup, broth, condensed milk, vegetables, fruits, spaghetti sauce
Baking goods
Great American SmokeOut promotions Smoking cessation products (Nicorette, Commit, etc)
Holiday/Thanksgiving dinner foods
Turkey
Pumpkin (canned)
Stuffing mix
Potato mix
Butter
Sweet potatoes
Fresh potatoes
Gravy
Bread/rolls
Frozen pies
Cranberry sauce
Fresh cranberries
Clearance items:
pre-season clearance on holiday items
DECEMBER
Christmas dinner/Holiday party foods:
Party/Deli platters
Cold cuts
Sour cream, dips
Crackers, chips
soda
Ham
Stuffing mix
Potato mix
Butter
Fresh potatoes
Gravy
Bread/rolls
Frozen pies
Green beans
Fried onion
Cream soups
Broth
Pie filling
Egg nog
Christmas dinner/Holiday party supplies:
wrapping paper
cards
ribbon
bows
tape
paper plates
napkins
Baking supplies:
Flour
Sugar
Butter
Cream
Cake mix
Brownie mix
Muffin mix
Breads
Pie Crust
Marshmallow
Whipped cream
Clearance items:
Post Thanksgiving clearance
Fall décor and craft clearance
After Christmas clearance
Produce in Season:
Anjou Pears
Bok Choy
Bosc Pears
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Dates
Grapefruit
Haas Avocados
Kale
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemon
Napa Cabbage
Oranges
Quince
Potatoes, Sweet
Red Cabbage
Rutabaga
Savoy Cabbage
Spinach
Squash, Winter
Yams
Turnips
White Potato
Another wonderful cycle to follow is a clearance cycle. Some stores follow a schedule to
clearance items. For instance, Target employees are to clearance certain items on
certain days. I have attached a copy to give you an idea of when to shop clearance.
Target Clearance Cycle
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Children, Electronics, Stationary
Women's, Pets, Market, Domestics
Men's, Toys, Lawn/Garden, Toys, HBA
Shoes, Sporting Goods, Lingerie
Jewelry, Automotive, Cosmetics, Hardware
Printables
Smart Source: One type of printable coupon is called a Smart Source coupon. The Smart Source coupon
is a coupon created by the Smart Source coupon printing company. When printing this coupon, you
must go back to the original link and click print again in order to print more than one coupon.
PDF: Another type of coupon is a PDF. This coupon allows you to print unlimited coupons. This is not a
very common coupon because of its lack of control of the number of coupons printed.
Bricks: Bricks is the name of the company that designed the coupon printing software for this
particular coupon. When printing this coupon, there is a limit to how many you can print. This software
will usually print 2 by hitting the back browser 3 times after the first one prints.
Coupon Policies
Stores have their own policies regarding coupons. Some are quite detailed but there
are others who are short sweet and to the point. Couponers have found that it’s best
to take a copy of the store’s coupon policy with you, just in case a cashier is not as
familiar with the policy as you are!
Here are a few coupon policies to get you started. More coupon policies can be
attained by visiting customer service at your local store or by visiting that store’s
website and contacting customer service. Before you shop, make sure there have not
been any revisions to your store’s coupon policy.
Walgreens:
As a customer-focused retailer, Walgreens encourages the use of coupons by our customers in
our retail stores, in accordance with the following guidelines.
Guidelines:
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All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
Walgreens does not accept expired coupons.
Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
Walgreens cannot accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register Rewards TM manufacturer coupons, may not
exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of
the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the discretion of Walgreens
management.
Sale Items
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Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
In the event that any item's selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the
coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price
of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.
Multiple Coupons
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When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens
coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are
applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
When purchasing multiple items, Walgreens accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying
items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified. Management
reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.
Buy One, Get One Free Coupons
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When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the
items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offers, if required by applicable state laws.
Internet/Print at Home Coupons
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Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons.
Register RewardsTM coupons
Earning Register RewardsTM
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Register RewardsTM will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
Register RewardsTM can only be earned for eligible items. No substitutions.
There is a limit of one Register RewardsTM (RR) printed per offer per customer per transaction.
Customers redeeming a Register RewardsTM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
Redeeming Register RewardsTM
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Customers redeeming a Register RewardsTM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
Refer to Register RewardsTM coupon for expiration date.
The RR coupon value cannot exceed the total purchase amount. No cash back and no cash value for RR
coupon.
The number of manufacturer coupons, including RR manufacturer coupons, must not exceed the number of
items in the transaction.
Register RewardsTM must be forfeited if the qualifying merchandise is returned.
Register RewardsTM cannot be used toward the purchase of gift cards and pre-paid cards.
Register RewardsTM can be redeemed for eligible items only. Ineligible items include but are not limited to:
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o Prescriptions
o Tobacco products
o Alcoholic beverages
o Dairy products
o Lottery tickets
o Money orders/transfers
o Transportation passes
o Special event/entertainment tickets or passes
o Postage stamps
o Gift cards/phone cards/prepaid/Green DotTM cards
o Prescription Savings Club" memberships
o Health care services, including immunizations
o Any items prohibited by law
Tom Thumb
Manufacturer and Store Coupons:
1. We will redeem coupons only for the specific items included in our customer's purchase
transaction. The redemption value will be as stated on the coupon, unless that value yields a final
price for such item less than zero; if application of the redemption value yields a price less than
zero, the coupon will be redeemed only for the amount that yields a zero price (our customer
cannot net a cash credit or payout from a coupon purchase).
2. Paper coupons must be presented at the time of the purchase transaction. We will accept only
coupons issued by Safeway or the manufacturer of the relevant product. We will not accept
photocopies of coupons.
3. Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all other limitations and restrictions on
the applicable coupon or product.
4. Coupons may not be applied against any free item received in any offer.
5. Coupons have no cash value.
6. Safeway will not accept manufacturer coupons (including, but not limited to, coupons issued
through a Catalina or other in-store coupon dispenser) that display another retailer's logo or name
unless such coupon is for a specific item with the same product identifiers as the product
included in our customer's purchase transaction.
7. We will not accept coupons unless they have an expiration date.
8. We will not accept coupons that, in the determination of Safeway personnel, appear distorted
or blurry or are altered in any way.
9. Sales taxes will be applied in accordance with the law of the applicable state, regardless of any
coupon or other discount that may apply to the purchase transaction.
10. All applicable bottle and packaging deposits on the purchased and free items must be paid by
the customer.
11. Safeway reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.
12. Purchase reward thresholds (if any) will be calculated based upon customer's final price
(after deducting Club Card savings and all other discounts and savings) before deductions for
any manufacturer coupons. As an example (and not as an offer), if a $10 minimum purchase is
required for a customer reward, a customer's order at full retail would be $12, a Club Card
discount of $1.75 applies, and a manufacturer's coupon of $1 applies, the customer would be
given credit for a $10.25 purchase, and would be eligible for the reward (assuming compliance
with all other requirements) even though the customer's cash payment would be only $9.25. The
manufacturer's coupon would not be deducted from the total for purposes of determining reward
eligibility.
13. References to a threshold purchase requirement will exclude purchases of: Beer, Wine,
Spirits, Tobacco Products, Fuel, All Fluid Items in the Refrigerated Dairy Section (including
Fluid Dairy and Dairy Substitutes), Prescription Items and Co-payments, Bus/Commuter Passes,
Fishing/Hunting Licenses and Tags, Postage Stamps, Money Orders, Money Transfers, Ski
Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Event Tickets, Lottery Tickets, Phone Cards, Gift Cards, and
Gift Certificates; also excluded are: Bottle Deposits, Redemption Values, and Sales Taxes.
Internet Printed Coupons:
14. We gladly accept internet printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules
above apply to all internet printed coupons.
15. Internet printed coupons must be capable of scanning at checkout.
16. Internet printed coupons must have serial numbers and must follow an industry-standard
format.
17. Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer
coupon and must have a valid manufacture address on the printed coupon.
18. We will not accept "free product" internet printed manufacturer coupons.
Load to Card Club Coupons:
19. Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are
automatically redeemed at the time of purchase after the club card number has been entered. All
other coupon policies above apply to electronic coupons that are loaded to a club card.
Doubling of Coupons:
20. Check with your local store regarding ‘double coupon' advertised promotions where
customers will receive double the coupon face value off the regular or club card price up to the
advertised limit. Not all locations offer double coupon promotions. Limitations and restrictions
for double coupon promotions may change at any time. Changes will be posted in store only.
Coupon Stacking:
21. Safeway does not allow a customer to redeem two or more manufacturer coupons against the
same item in a single transaction.
22. Coupon stacking policies for manufacturer coupons apply to paper and electronic coupons
that have been loaded to a club card.
23. If a customer presents two coupons for the same item in a single transaction, Safeway will
give the highest discount for that item, subject to the terms of the applicable offer and/or coupon.
Rainchecks:
24. Rainchecks expire ninety (90) days from the date issued and will not be accepted at any
Safeway store after that time.
25. We reserve the right to limit Raincheck quantities based on product availability and
advertised limits.
26. Rainchecks can be issued for up to six (6) items unless otherwise stated in the applicable
advertisement.
27. Rainchecks can be issued for all items, excluding Beer, Wine, Spirits, Tobacco Products,
Fuel, All Fluid Items in the Refrigerated Dairy Section (including Fluid Dairy and Dairy
Substitutes), which exclusions may vary from state to state.
28. Rainchecks can be offered for store super coupon items unless otherwise specified on the
coupon. Rainchecks will not be provided for items advertised as "clearance", "while supplies
last," limited quantities," or other designation indicating a limited supply.
We may change these rules at any time. All coupon redemption terms are subject to the terms of
the rules in effect at time of redemption. Rule changes may become effective without advance
notice or advertisement. The current rules will be posted at the customer service area in each
store. You are also advised to periodically check our website for any changes to these rules.
Revision Date: 10/29/2010
Walmart Coupon Policy
We gladly accept the following types of coupons*
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Print-at-home internet coupons
o Must be legible
o Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
o Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
o Must have a valid expiration date
o Must have a scannable bar code
o Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons with a specified price
o Are acceptable in black and white or color
o May not be duplicated
Manufacturers' coupons
o For dollar/cents off
o For free items (except those printed off the Internet)
o Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
o Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
o Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
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Must have a valid expiration date
Must have a scannable bar code
May not be duplicated
Competitors' coupons
o A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
o Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
o Have a valid expiration date
o Are acceptable in black and white
Soft drink container caps
Checkout coupons ("Catalinas")
o Printed at our competitors' registers for dollar/cents off on a specific item
o Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific item requirements printed on them
o Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
o Must have a valid expiration date
o Must have a scannable bar code
o Are acceptable in black and white
o May not be duplicated
We DO NOT accept the following coupons:
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Checkout coupons
o Dollars/cents off the entire basket purchase
o Percentage off the entire basket purchase
Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
Competitors' coupons
o Dollars/cents off at a specific retailer
o Percentage off
o Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons without a specified price
o Double- or triple-value coupons
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
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We only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
Only one coupon per item.
Item purchased must be identical to the coupon (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc).
There is no limit on the number of coupons per transaction.
Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash
or applied toward the basket purchase.
SNAP items purchased in a SNAP transaction are ineligible for cash back.
WIC items purchased in a WIC transaction are applied to the basket purchase and may not be
eligible for cash back. Refer to state-specific WIC guidelines.
Great Value, Marketside, Equate, Parents Choice, and World Table coupons have no cash value
and are ineligible for cash back or application to the basket purchase.
The system will prompt for supervisor verification for:
o 40 coupons per transaction.
o A coupon of $20 or greater on one item.
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$50 or more in coupons in one transaction.
Our Ad Match Guarantee
We’re committed to providing low prices every day. On everything. So if you find a lower
advertised price on an identical product, tell us and we’ll match it. Right at the register.
We gladly match the price in the following types of ads:*
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Buy one, get one free ads with a specified price
o Example: Buy one for $2.49, get one free (BOGO)
Competitors' ads that feature a specific item for a specified price.
Preferred shopping card prices for specific items that are in a printed ad.
For fresh produce and meat items when the price is offered in the same unit type (lb. for lb.;
each for each)
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
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We will match any local competitor's advertised price.
We do not require customers to have the ad with them to honor a competitor's ad.
Items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc.)
We DO NOT match the price in the following types of competitor ads:
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Items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price
o example: "Buy [item A] to get [item B] for $C"
Items with no actual price that require a purchase to get free product
o example: "Buy both [items A & B] to get [item C] for free"
Items that require a purchase to get a competitors' gift card
o example: "Buy [item A] to get a $B gift card
Buy one, get one free (BOGO) ads with no actual price given
Going out of business or closeout prices
Percentage off
o example: "All mascara, 40% off"
Competitors' private label price promotions
We do not honor:
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Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined.
Internet pricing
Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
"Going out of business" sales or "close out" prices
CVS Coupon Policy
Our coupon policy is not available on our Web site. We reserve the right to change this policy at any
time.
Our registers are set to allow 1 CVS coupon and 1 manufacturer coupon per item. Free coupons or
“offers at the register” (OAR’s) are unearned and issued to you as a valued member of the
CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare program. These coupons take the form of “open ended” coupons such as $3
off $15 or a certain dollar amount off a specific item. In any given transaction our registers will allow
only one “open ended” coupon per transaction. CVS Extra Buck coupons are earned when you make a
qualifying purchase. These print out instantly at the register upon reaching the threshold for the offer.
You can use more than one Extra Buck coupon provided the purchase threshold has been met for each
offer amount on a per-transaction basis.
In the case where a particular item is on sale for “buy one get one free” (BOGO), you are only allowed to
use one manufacturer’s BOGO coupon. For instance, if Revlon lipstick is on sale for BOGO, you can use
one manufacturer’s BOGO coupon. You would get both items free and pay any applicable tax. We
reserve the right to limit quantities after the first purchase. If our store is running a sale for BOGO, you
can use two manufacturer’s coupons for a specific dollar amount off. For example, if Revlon lipstick is on
sale at our store for BOGO, you can use two $1.00 off Revlon lipstick manufacturer coupons.
CVS/pharmacy does accept manufacturers’ coupons that have been obtained from manufacturer
sponsored and/or authorized Web sites. The coupon should be complete and contain a bar code that
can be scanned at the register. If the coupon does not scan, the cashier should politely inform you that
we cannot accept your coupon. We do not allow manual overrides at the register for coupons printed
from the Internet. CVS/pharmacy will not accept offers printed from unauthorized Internet postings or
reproductions, copies, or facsimiles.
We do not accept competitors’ coupons for front store items. We feel that our sales and ExtraCare
program are comparable if not better than any sales or coupons offered by our competitors. We also do
not accept any expired coupons, CVS or otherwise. We do not “double” or “triple” coupons.
Family Dollar Coupon Policy
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Coupon Policy
Family Dollar accepts Manufacturer’s and Family Dollar issued coupons
(including internet coupons) that meet these requirements:
Coupons must be original (no photocopies)
Coupons must have a scan-able barcode or valid promotion code
Coupons must have a printed expiration date
Coupons can be redeemed only for items sold at Family Dollar, and can
be redeemed only for the exact same item (package weight, size, etc.)
Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get
one free
Maximum of two coupons per item. One coupon must be a Manufacturer’s
Coupon and the second coupon must be a Family Dollar Coupon as long
as neither coupon states that it is not valid with other coupons
Family Dollar will NOT accept coupons that:
Are from other retailers
Are expired
Are internet coupons without a scan-able barcode and/or promotion code
Contain the combination of an invalid barcode that won’t scan and
promotion code that the register will not accept
Are for “free” items, unless a purchase is required (i.e. Buy one get one
free is acceptable)
Do not have a “remit to:” address on the coupon
In addition:
“Cash Back” will not be issued if the value of the coupon is greater than
the purchase price of the item.
Dollar General Coupon Policy
Updated 11/5/10
Dollar General is pleased to accept Manufacturer’s Coupons and Dollar General Store Coupons at any of
our more than 9,000 stores. These coupons come from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to,
newspapers, magazines, print-at-home (internet), direct mail, product packaging, and in-store coupon
boxes.
Our coupon requirements are as follows:
Dollar General will accept coupons, including Internet Coupons, provided they meet these
requirements:
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Coupons must be original (no photocopies)
Coupons must have a scan-able barcode
Coupons must have an expiration date
Coupons may be used only on products sold at Dollar General, and must match exactly to the
item as it is packaged and sold at Dollar General.
5. Coupons must clearly say “Manufacturers Coupon” or “Dollar General Store Coupon”
Dollar General will NOT accept the following:
1. Manufacturer’s coupons that do not scan, or Dollar General Store Coupons with an invalid
promotional code
2. Expired Coupons
3. Coupons for products not sold at Dollar General
4. FREE Item coupon if printed from the Internet, unless a purchase is required (example: a “buy
one, get one free” is acceptable).
5. Coupons from other retailers or coupons that may be used only at other retailers
In addition, unless the coupons state otherwise, you may use multiple coupons in one transaction. You
may also use a Dollar General coupon along with a Manufacturer’s coupon for the same item, as long as
neither coupon states otherwise.
Target Coupon Policy
Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it's easy to use them at our stores.
• Target accepts one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item (unless
prohibited)
• Super Target coupons can be used in any Target store if the store carries the item
• We gladly accept valid internet coupons
Because of the variety of coupons available to our guests, we do have some guidelines for how coupons
can be redeemed at Target.
When accepting coupons, we use the following guidelines:
• We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued coupons and manufacturer-issued.
• We'll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either
coupon prohibits it.
• Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons
are applied.
• We can't give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item.
• We can't accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.
• All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier while you're checking out.
Target.com Pricing Information
All prices on our Web site are listed in U.S. dollars. Pricing, promotions, styles and availability may vary
by store and online. Prices may be higher in stores located in Alaska and Hawaii.
Price Matching at Target.com
Pricing for products on Target.com may vary from Target stores and from the Target Weekly Ad. We do
not match the price of our online merchandise with the price offered by Target stores or another
company, and Target stores do not match the price of our online merchandise.
Price Adjustments
If you see a lower price listed in one of our Target Weekly Ads, we will adjust the price of your online
order to match the advertised price if you purchased the item within 1-7 days prior to the ad; you
contact us during the Weekly Ad where the lower price is featured; and the lower price is not on a
clearance item.
Volume Discounts
We do not offer additional discounts on large orders of a single item or on large orders of many
individual items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
Target.com Price Reductions
Sale
A temporary price reduction advertised Sunday-Saturday and lasting up to 2 weeks.
Temporary Price Cut
A temporary price reduction lasting 1-8 weeks.
Price Cut
A permanent price reduction advertised for up to 90 days.
Clearance
A permanent price reduction often on discontinued inventory. Clearance prices are good while supplies
last.
Add to Cart to See Low Price
The “Add to Cart to see low price" message indicates a discount is applied to the item and is calculated
when you add the item to your Cart. You can see the price by clicking the “Add to cart to see low price”
link. Please be assured that simply adding an item to your cart does not obligate you to buy it--you can
always remove the item from your cart.
Confirmed Prices and Pricing Errors
We cannot confirm the price of an item until your order enters the shipping process nor will we charge
your credit card until your order enters the shipping process.
Please note that your Order Acknowledgment means that your order request has been received; it does
not mean that your order has been shipped or that the price of an item has been confirmed.
Despite our best efforts, a small number of the items on our Web site may be mispriced. As part of our
shipping procedures, we verify price before an item is shipped out.
• If an item's correct price is lower than our stated price, we charge the lower amount and ship you
the item.
• If an item's correct price is higher than our stated price we will cancel your order and notify you of
such cancellation via email.
Current Conversion
If you're a guest from outside the U.S. who would like to ship an order to a U.S. address, you can pay
with any of the following credit cards: Target Visa, American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
When you order from Target.com, your credit card is charged in U.S. dollars. If you live outside the U.S.,
your bank will convert this charge into your local currency. We don't have a currency converter on our
Web site, but there are several sites that can do this for you--just search for "currency converter" on any
World Wide Web search engine.
Special Delivery Charges
Oversized and extremely heavy items are marked on their product information pages as requiring a
special delivery charge. The delivery charge varies depending on the size and weight of the item. These
charges will be included in the Shipping & Handling subtotal of your order.