Menards Deal Thread - FAR, Rebate, and Sale Discussion Thread

Quote from uvasag : It's my first time doing this. Question about mailing Menards rebate - I'm stuffing multiple rebates in one envelope. What should my top address line be ? The different rebate forms have the name of the product as the top address line. Can I just address it to one product even though there are other product rebates ? The PO Box and other things are the same.

I don't even include the product names from any of the rebates. I always just use "Multiple Rebates" and have never had a problem.

I don't put anything on the address line except the PO box address. I've never had a rebate submission go missing.

I already have the PO box address pre-printed on shipping labels and another set of labels pre-printed with my name/address/e-mail address so that all I have to do is stick a label on each rebate form and the address label on the envelope. Scan to pdf, seal envelope, put postage stamp, drop in mailbox.

Make sure you keep records of every rebate mailed. I combine mine and did not get one back. Had to send a scan of my receipt. Happens every now and then.

My first time doing a Menards rebate...if the rebate limit on an item is 2, can I buy 1 item on one receipt and a 2nd item on a different receipt if I submit them at the same time? The rebate wording confuses me. The store associate said would be fine, but they don't always know : ) Thanks!

Quote from lovinit : My first time doing a Menards rebate...if the rebate limit on an item is 2, can I buy 1 item on one receipt and a 2nd item on a different receipt if I submit them at the same time? The rebate wording confuses me. The store associate said would be fine, but they don't always know : ) Thanks!

Submitted in the same envelope, you'll be perfectly fine. You should also be fine submitting them seperately, but you theoretically run the risk of whoever processed the first one marking you down as maxed out.

Quote from fitzejunk : Submitted in the same envelope, you'll be perfectly fine. You should also be fine submitting them seperately, but you theoretically run the risk of whoever processed the first one marking you down as maxed out.

Thanks so much! I tried to rep you but have to spread the love...

Quote from lovinit : My first time doing a Menards rebate...if the rebate limit on an item is 2, can I buy 1 item on one receipt and a 2nd item on a different receipt if I submit them at the same time? The rebate wording confuses me. The store associate said would be fine, but they don't always know : ) Thanks!

Quote from fitzejunk : Submitted in the same envelope, you'll be perfectly fine. You should also be fine submitting them seperately, but you theoretically run the risk of whoever processed the first one marking you down as maxed out.

This has proven to be risky in the past even in the same envelope - It is always best to do the multi-qty purchase on one receipt with one form.

I had a problem once, and other have reported it as well (likewise others have reported not having a problem, so YMMV) that when sending in 2 receipts fulfiling the max purchase quantity with 1 form together MAY NOT get paid correctly, but in other cases DID get paid correctly. It's just a risk.


On the other hand, you should NEVER try to send for the same rebate in two separate envelopes with one receipt in each. Their 11% off rebates specifically state this is not acceptable; their regular ones do not; but as practice, just don't try it.

So, in summary, their official rules are:
11%: One form max, multiple receipts acceptable -- all in 1 envelope

In practice the following may work, in lowering order of potential risk for non-11% (all other rebates):
- Multiple forms, multiple receipts, multiple envelopes (I'd say highly risky)
- One form, multiple receipts, one envelope (I'd say slightly risky--as proven in the past by some but not all)
- One form, one receipt, one envelope (no risk)


Of course this has nothing to do with sending multiple forms and receipts for different items in the same envelope... it's only about a single rebate spread across multiple purchases. Heck, I even combine my 11% off rebate forms+receipts along with other rebate forms + receipts in the same envelope (if to the same PO box) without any problems.

Quote from lovinit : My first time doing a Menards rebate...if the rebate limit on an item is 2, can I buy 1 item on one receipt and a 2nd item on a different receipt if I submit them at the same time? The rebate wording confuses me. The store associate said would be fine, but they don't always know : ) Thanks!

I was told that both have to be on the same receipt if limit is 2. You can have another receipt for a different set of items included with that submission but only one receipt per item, regardless of the limit. The store associate was wrong (no surprise there).

I tried to go to a newly-remodeled Menards today in the cities, and the lines to get in the parking lot were out in the street, out the frontage road, into neighboring stores lots, etc. They mailed out a flyer with a barcode on it to see what kind of discount you'd get.

I wonder if they're mostly all the same barcode/discount?

Menards deals for the week of 2/24/2013 through 3/3/2013 courtesy of The Shopper's Apprentice [theshoppersapprentice.com]:



TOP DEALS

• Window Images Roller Shade, $3.00 with $3 MIR Limit 2
  Free!
• Elastomeric Blacktop Crack Filler, $4.00 with $4 MIR Limit 6
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• 9″ Magnetic Torpedo Level, $2.89 with $2.89 MIR Limit 2
  Free!
• Colgate Toothbrush, 2/$1.00 While Supplies Last
  Use 0.50/1 from the 2/24 SS
  Free!
• Goo Gone Xtreme Remover, $2.49 with $1.50 MIR Limit 4
  0.99
• Patriot Lighting Mini Solar Path Lights, $2.99 with $2 MIR Limit 15
  0.99

HOUSEHOLD REBATE DEALS

• RCA Wi Fi Streaming Media Player, $44.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $39.99
• Masterlock Portable Key Safe, $10.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $5.99
• Wine Bottle Opener, $9.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• Stanley Portable Wet/Dry Vac 1 Gallon
  $19.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $14.99
• Hardwood Floor & Laminate Floor Cleaning Kit, $14.99 with $5 MIR Limit 3
  $9.99
• Catch & Cook Fork &Mug Set or Spatula & Mug Set, $19.99 with $10 MIR Limit 4
  $9.99
• Resin Watering Can, $4.99 with $3 MIR Limit 2
  $1.99
• Enchanted Garden Solar Path Lights 6 or 8pk, $14.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $9.99
• Prescott Dining Collection 5pc Table and Chairs, $455.00 with $30 MIR Limit 2
  $425.00
• ToolShop Long Handle Garden Tools, $9.99 with $5 MIR Limit 5
  $4.99
• 6′ Resin Banquet Table, $34.99 with $5 MIR Limit 4
  $29.99
• Utilitiy Mat 2′ x 3′, $5.99 with $3 MIR Limit 3
  $2.99
• Towing Starter Kit, $16.99 with $10 MIR Limit 2
  $6.99
• Peak Garage Door Sensor, $14.99 with $10 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• Xtreme Garage Belt Drive, $178.00 with $30 MIR Limit 2
  $148.00
• Pothole Patch, $7.97 with $3 MIR Limit 10
  $4.97
• Pittsburgh Paint Grand Distinction Paint, $2 Instant Savings and $5 MIR per Gallon or $10 Instant Savings and $25 MIR per 5 Gallon

BUILDING AND TOOLS REBATE DEALS

• Patriot Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights 2pk, $17.48 with $5 MIR Limit 3
  $12.48
• Patrio Lighting Sabrina or Laban Wall Light, $39.99 with $10 MIR Limit 2
  $29.99
• Performax AutoLoader Screwdriver, $14.99 with $10 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• MasterForce Cordless Hammerhead, $79.99 with $50 MIR Limit 2
  $29.99
  (going for $50 over on Amazon [redirectingat.com]!)
• Screwdriving Bit Set, $9.99 with $5 MIR Limit 4
  $4.99
• Drill and Drive Set, $14.99 with $10 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• CertainTeed Insulation, $8.99 – $29.89 with $1-$5 MIR
  $6.99 – $24.89
• PermaBase Underlayment, $8.69 – $9.88 with $1 MIR Limit 25
  $7.69 – $8.88
• Carpet Subfloor Membrane, $79.00 with $10 MIR Limit 10
  $69.00
• Vinyl Siding, $3.49 with 0.50 MIR Limit 448
  $2.99
• Fiber Cement Siding, $4.79 – $8.29 with $1 MIR Limit 600
  $3.79 – $7.29
• CRC Heavy Weight Shingles, $24.96 with $3 MIR Limit 50 Bundles
  $21.96
• Mastercraft Hardwood Door, $39.99 with $10 MIR Limit 10
  $29.99
• Mastercraft Augustine Door, $229.00 with $30 MIR Limit 4
  $199.00
• Porcelain Tile, $24.99 – $49.39 with $5 – $9 MIR
  $19.99 – $40.39
• Dakota Planking, $4.99 with $2 MIR
  $2.99
• Electrician’s Tool Set 2pc, $19.99 with $15 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• Cordless Cutter, $17.99 with $8 MIR Limit 2
  $9.99
• Performax 1/2″ Cordless Hammer Drill, $89.99 with $20 MIR Limit 2
  $69.99

OTHER DEALS

• Coleman 200 pc First Aid Kit, $8.88
  (going for $21.99 over on Amazon [redirectingat.com]!)
• Cookbook Sale, $6.97 (shows Taste of Home)
• Duracell Batteries AA or AAA 10pk or C or D 4pk or 9V 2pk, $5.99
  Use 0.75/1 from the 1/27 PG
• Scott Bathroom Tissue 1000 Sheets 8pk, $5.99
  Use $1/2 from the 1/13 SS
  $5.49 ea wyb 2
• 100W Light Bulbs 4pk, 0.89

Quote from jimmy5 : I tried to go to a newly-remodeled Menards today in the cities, and the lines to get in the parking lot were out in the street, out the frontage road, into neighboring stores lots, etc. They mailed out a flyer with a barcode on it to see what kind of discount you'd get. I wonder if they're mostly all the same barcode/discount?

OMG they're doing that trick now? OUCH.

Long time ago (late 80's) after high school I worked for a catalog showroom (LaBelle's which then changed their name to Best Products (simply Best); no relation to BestBuy--that's another long story of confused customers). Anway, they did the mail a card out with scratch off discount; but the key was, you could not scratch it off until the cashier was DONE processing your order at the checkout.

I can't tell you the number of PO'd customers who only got the token 15% off instead of the promised "up to 30%" or whatever the numbers were at that time. Counter full of product, having to be shuttled back into the warehouse after they nearly threw it at me. Funny thing was, 15% off was better than my employee discount anyway. I think they did it more than once, but only the first time was a "don't scratch until purchase is complete". At least they learned a bit; but not enough to stay out of bankruptcy 2 times only to fold on the 3rd and final.

I hate these type of sales--but at least if they scan it before you start shopping, you're only wasting a trip, not the entire time there. I waste enough time at Menards wandering for stuff on 11% and 20% off sales, I wouldn't want to do it on one of these not knowing a % up front.

I remember 5 years ago when a second Menards was built in town and their opening specials were REALLY good.. like 35% off all their Gorilla rack, $10 for a $50 Keller ladder (all without rebates too!), things like that. Screaming deals, 2x better than a Black Friday offer.

Quote from MrLateNite : OMG they're doing that trick now? OUCH. Long time ago (late 80's) after high school I worked for a catalog showroom (LaBelle's which then changed their name to Best Products (simply Best); no relation to BestBuy--that's another long story of confused customers). Anway, they did the mail a card out with scratch off discount; but the key was, you could not scratch it off until the cashier was DONE processing your order at the checkout. I can't tell you the number of PO'd customers who only got the token 15% off instead of the promised "up to 30%" or whatever the numbers were at that time. Counter full of product, having to be shuttled back into the warehouse after they nearly threw it at me. Funny thing was, 15% off was better than my employee discount anyway. I think they did it more than once, but only the first time was a "don't scratch until purchase is complete". At least they learned a bit; but not enough to stay out of bankruptcy 2 times only to fold on the 3rd and final. I hate these type of sales--but at least if they scan it before you start shopping, you're only wasting a trip, not the entire time there. I waste enough time at Menards wandering for stuff on 11% and 20% off sales, I wouldn't want to do it on one of these not knowing a % up front. I remember 5 years ago when a second Menards was built in town and their opening specials were REALLY good.. like 35% off all their Gorilla rack, $10 for a $50 Keller ladder (all without rebates too!), things like that. Screaming deals, 2x better than a Black Friday offer.

We get those mystery $ off coupons from Menards occasionally- I think it's from having the Big Card. I always take it over to the price scanner because after you scan the UPC, it shows you the amount it is worth. I figure it is worth the minimum (which it always has been), but I like to know before I shop, just in case it is the larger amount.

I bought their yoga mats for $7.99 with a $7 rebate. One in the morning. Went home to see if it would work as a fender cover on a car. Then went back that afternoon and bought 4 more. The limit on the rebate was 5. I just got back my rebate of $7 total. I went in to the B&M store to see what was going on. I mailed both receipts in the same envelope. The lady at the counter looked it up and said on that offer you could only submit 1 receipt total. I wasn't even upset that would be the case. I was upset that they would choose the one with only one on it. I returned the other 4. Now I will be keeping track of all the rebates closely. I nearly got nailed for quite a bit extra. I wonder how many times I have in the past.

Menards deals for 3/3/2013 through Sunday, 3/17/2013 courtesy once again of The Shopper's Apprentice [theshoppersapprentice.com].
TOP DEALS

• Stack-On Mini Storage Bin, 0.65 with 0.65 MIR Limit 10
  Free!
• R2X Floor Cleaner, $4.99 with $4.99 MIR Limit 4
  Free!
• Sunnyside Deck Wash, $3.98 with $3.98 MIR Limit 4
  Free!
• Green Envy House Wash, $6.00 with $6 MIR Limit 4
  Free!
• Power Out Cleaner, $4.00 with $4 MIR Limit 2
  Free!
• Nylon Pan Scraper, $1.50 with $1.50 MIR Limit 2
  Free!
• All in One Measring Spoon, $4.99 with $4 MIR Limit 2
  0.99
• Buyer’s Choice Long Life 100 W General Purpose Light Bulbs, $1.49 with $1 MIR Limit 4
  0.49
• Whoppers 10 oz, $1.49
  Use $2/3 from the 2/24 SS
  0.82 ea wyb 3
• Greased Lightning, $1.99
  Use $1/1 Greased Lightning Printable coupon [dpbolvw.net]
  0.99
• T-FAL 3pc Air Bake Set, $14.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $9.99
  (a 2pc set is $39.99 over on Amazon [redirectingat.com]!)
• Nesco 18qt Roaster, $29.99 with $15 MIR Limit 2
  $14.99
• Anchor Bake & Take Set, $14.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $9.99
  (going for $29.99 with $8.49 shipping over on Amazon [redirectingat.com]!)
• Serta Cluster 2pk Memory Foam Pillow, $17.99 with $8 MIR Limit 6
  $9.99 While Supplies Last!

HOUSEHOLD REBATE DEALS

• Liquid Drain Cleaner or All Purpose Plunger, $3.99 with $2 MIR Limit 2
  $1.99
• Entrance Mats, $5.99 with $4 MIR Limit 3
  $1.99
• RoboStir Automatic Stirrer, $4.99 with $4 MIR Limit 2
  0.99
• Nesting Bowl Set, $9.99 with $7 MIR Limit 2
  $2.99
• TCP Halogen Light Bulb 2pk, $1.99 with $1 MIR Limit 2
  0.99
• Resin Chair, $14.99 with $5 MIR Limit 4
  $9.99
• Rags in a Box, $7.99 with $2 MIR Limit 2
  $5.99
• Incredible Solutions Storage Tote, $7.99 with $2 MIR Limit 3
  $5.99
• Flower Seed Mix Shaker, $5.99 with $2 MIR Limit 6
  $4.99
• Hose Reel Cart, $24.99 with $5 MIR Limit 2
  $19.99
• Large Stackube, $19.99 with $5 MIR
  $14.99
• Small Stackube, $14.99 with $5 MIR
  $9.99
• Dakota Shelving Pre-Finished Shelf, $5.99 with $3 MIR
  $2.99
• Serta Memory Foam Pillows, $17.99 – $29.99 with $5 – $8 MIR Limit 6 ea total
  $9.99 – $24.99
• Menards 50/50 Antifreeze & Coolant, $6.49 with $1.50 MIR Limit 2
  $4.99
• Dutch Boy Exterior Paint, $2 Instant Savings and $5 MIR per Gallon and $10 Instant Savings and $25 MIR per 5 Gallon
• Pittsburgh Paints, $2 Instant Savings and $5 MIR per Gallon and $10 Instant Savings and $25 MIR per 5 Gallon
• Dutch Boy Refresh Ceiling Paint, $2 Instant Savings and $5 MIR per Gallon and $10 Instant Savings and $25 MIR per 5 Gallon
• Dutch Boy Platinum Interior Paint, $2 Instant Savings and $5 MIR per Gallon and $10 Instant Savings and $25 MIR per 5 Gallon
• Ove 42″ Adam Vanity Ensemble, $499.00 with $100 MIR Limit 2
  $399.00
• Magickwoods 24″ Cottage Vanity Ensemble, $249.00 with $50 MIR Limit 2
  $199.00
• WalkIn Whirlpool Tub, $3,799.00 with $300 MIR
  $3,499.00

BUILDING AND TOOLS REBATE DEALS

• Dakota Molding Pre Finished Ranch Casing, $7.99 with $7 MIR Limit 40 pcs
  0.99
• Architectural Castlebook Shingles, $23.99 with $4 MIR Limit 50
  $19.99
• Steel Siding, $11.99 – $20.99 with $2 MIR Limit 125
  $9.99 – $18.99
• CertainTeed Insulation, $9.99 – $30.98 with $2 – $7 MIR
  $7.99 – $24.96
• Commander Pre Hung Steel Entry Door, $99.00 with $10 MIR Limit 4
  $89.00
• Mastercraft Pre Hung Steel Entry Door, $189.00 with $30 MIR Limit 4
  $159.00
• Ideal Door Garage Doors, $399.00 – $699.00 with $50 – $100 MIR Limit 2 of each
  $349.00 – $599.00
• Masterforce Screwdriver Set 5pc, $9.99 with $6 MIR Limit 2
  $3.99
• Mastercraft Pre Finished Interior Door, $54.99 with $5 MIR Limit 10
  $49.99
• Mastercraft Pre Finished 3 panel Door, $74.99 with $5 MIR Limit 10
  $69.99

OTHER DEALS

• Bounce Dryer Bar, $3.49
  Use $3/3 or $1.50/2 or 0.40/1 from the 3/3 PG
  $2.49 ea wyb 3
• Hershey’s Easter Candy, $2.50
  Use $2/3 from the 2/24 SS
  $1.83 ea wyb 3
• M&Ms Candy, $2.50
  Use $1.50/2 from the 1/27 RP or $1/2 from the 2/17 RP
  $1.75 ea wyb 2
• Softsoap 7.5 oz, 0.98
• Spring Water 24 pk, $2.44