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223,502 July 25, 2007 at 02:54 PM
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Dazzledby5
06-06-2010 at 05:07 AM.
06-06-2010 at 05:07 AM.
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Anyone getting the $10 Fandango GC with the KK peelie? It's not working for me and I know how to do this! That was the stickiest peelie ever, usually put them on my coupon holder, had to goo gone the heck out of that thing last night!
I had been doin it.
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it was, but I think it's not anymore.
Ima gonna go try one right now, will report back my findings.
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.teri.
06-06-2010 at 05:13 AM.
06-06-2010 at 05:13 AM.
Quote from Dazzledby5 :
I had been doin it.

Ima gonna go try one right now, will report back my findings.
It's good now. maybe the systems were down for a bit.
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Dazzledby5
06-06-2010 at 05:53 AM.
06-06-2010 at 05:53 AM.
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It's good now. maybe the systems were down for a bit.

It has taken FOREVER to get thru the two pages of processing just to get the KK cert then I got this on fandango...

Sorry. We were unable to receive authorization for your purchase from your bank. Please contact your credit card provider if you have any questions. A toll-free customer service number can usually be found on the back of the credit card. (Response Code = 05)
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hayandevsmomma
06-06-2010 at 05:54 AM.
06-06-2010 at 05:54 AM.
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Does anyone want some Gillette BOGO ? I thought I read someone was looking for the T friendly gillette coupons. Would love to trade for a snazzy new peelie or two.

Had a bad trip at T last night. Well, it was STFC and the supervisor who hates me (who magically appeared from somewhere after the cashier started with my cpns) printed a duplicate receipt (at least I think she did) after I left. I think I am persona non grata there for a long while...well, at least until summer staff gets working Evillaugh

Can someone remind as to why I purchased a bunch of the $5/2 benadryl/visine Qs? I can't for the life of me remember why Confused



I've been using the $5/2 on the 5ct zyrtec. There is a $2 target q on OGD

$5.29x2 = $10.58 - $5 - $2 - $ 2 = $1.58 for 10ct. My father-in-law takes zyrtec and I've been able to stock up for him. HTH!
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mamaoftwins2
06-06-2010 at 06:36 AM.
06-06-2010 at 06:36 AM.
Does anyone have the Off and Coke TQ saved..Please
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06-06-2010 at 06:45 AM.
06-06-2010 at 06:45 AM.
Just wanted to let you all know that Combat Roach Gel goes for pretty much FULL retail value on e*bay. Sold my last 45 at an average of $7.60 each. I guess people who really need them are willing to pay that price, as to avoid buying them in the store. As for me, I can't wait for a new Q to come out!!

That.Is.All.
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kopenney
06-06-2010 at 07:26 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:26 AM.
That is awesome! I have some of te roach stuff. Now to list on the bay to get $$ for coupons.

Teri.....I am naughty. I ran out of,yep TP.
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.teri.
06-06-2010 at 07:28 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:28 AM.
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Teri.....I am naughty. I ran out of,yep TP.
Bonk

You are excused though because you work your butt (no pun intended Teehee) off with 2 jobs and flea markets. I don't know how some of you do it. Super women hug
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ank220
06-06-2010 at 07:30 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:30 AM.
Quote from gatorcater :
Does anyone want some Gillette BOGO ? I thought I read someone was looking for the T friendly gillette coupons. Would love to trade for a snazzy new peelie or two.

Had a bad trip at T last night. Well, it was STFC and the supervisor who hates me (who magically appeared from somewhere after the cashier started with my cpns) printed a duplicate receipt (at least I think she did) after I left. I think I am persona non grata there for a long while...well, at least until summer staff gets working Evillaugh

Can someone remind as to why I purchased a bunch of the $5/2 benadryl/visine Qs? I can't for the life of me remember why Confused
Yikes on the T trip - hope it's not a big deal.

I'm thinking Wags for the benadryl - or the b3g free first aid bag at T? I think WM has some kind of benadryl stuff for around $2.XX also - so maybe it would work there.

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Thanks!

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Isn't the Kohl's thread in the Deal area? I would have to check ...

Hey guys I have a question - is there anywhere that explains the coupon redemtion process to a store manager? I mean ... I had a converstaion with a manager who told me that if the stores sells a product for $2.50 (that is what it rings up as) and they accept a coupon for $3.00 then the store will lose the .50 because the manufacturer will only reimburse them for the amount that the items rings up. How would the manufacturer know what the item rang up as ... I thought all the coupons were shipped to a sorting house. (Does Target sort them first? Do they match them with receipts to show what the cost of the item is at that time? Or are they all just dumped in a box for shipping?)

I think it is fine to adjust down - no problem ... but I am just wondering how we know whether they are reimbursed for coupon amount or purchase price?

On a completely separate note - Hugh Grant is looking old! LOL
Here is an article [howstuffworks.com] that I found, but not sure how "accurate" or trustworthy it would be considered (i.e. it doesn't read like an industry pro wrote it - at least, not at the level I'd expect.)

Here's another one [prologicredemption.com] with a *little* bit of info - talks about auto scanning.

And another [nchmarketing.com] with minimal details.

Did you try pointing out that the coupon (or at least, most the one's I've read so far) say:

"Retailer: So and So corp will reimburse you the FACE VALUE plus .08 handling"

I did a quick websearch for coupon redemption policy, and I found several familiar corps with their posted policies. So far, they all pretty much say the same thing under policy for payment and denials - the retailer is reimbursed FACE VALUE of the coupon + .08 handling + postage (which I would've thought was included in the handling, but apparently not...) The only time they care about what the retail price happens to be is in the instance of a free coupon that has a limited price point (i.e. free up to $3.00).

Here are a few websites that have the coupon redeption policy:

ConAgra [conagrafoods.com] - check pg 2, section C

Hormel Foods [hormelfoods.com] - scroll part way down the page to the "Policy for payment and denials" section (#10)

Chicken of the Sea [chickenofthesea.com] - scroll down to #10 Policy for Payment and Denials section

J.M. Smuckers [redemptionpolicy.com]- section 3

Cadbury [cadbury.com] - #11

Unilever [nchmarketing.com]- pg. 2, #12 (but check out #7&8 for an interesting note)

GRR... here's a place [nchmarketing.com]with a bunch of the manufacturer coupon redemption links already done for ya! Roll

It *may be* helpful (maybe...) to print out several well known retailers (conAgra, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Glaxo) or at least the ones that you were trying to use, highlight that area, and show them that they all are pretty close to word-for-word on they policy for payment. Also, most (if not all - I didn't read each one all the way) state that the "proof" the retailer needs is "evidence of proof of purchase to show that sufficient stock was purchased to justify the number of coupons submitted..."

Now, unless your manager is just hard headed and/or can't read English properly - then I don't think there is any way they can really justify lowering the face value of the coupon for YOU the consumer while they will receive the full face value back from the manufacturer - at least not from the "manufacturer won't pay us" excuse - cuz that's not what the policies say!

*Ya'll may also want to note that all these policies (under "Redemption at the store") say that "Only one coupon will be honored for each item purchased." Maybe that would help with the whole "one per transaction" problem some of ya'll have been getting.

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I've been using the $5/2 on the 5ct zyrtec. There is a $2 target q on OGD

$5.29x2 = $10.58 - $5 - $2 - $ 2 = $1.58 for 10ct. My father-in-law takes zyrtec and I've been able to stock up for him. HTH!
Nice! Thanks for the info.

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Does anyone have the Off and Coke TQ saved..Please
There was a coke TQ?? Sheesh! I am totally missing all kinds of stuff!!
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06-06-2010 at 07:34 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:34 AM.
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us too. How are the beaches down your way? This whole thing is a catastrophe of the hugest proportions Sadwalk


I would be upset too, those are hard to come by at that price. Crazy people on ebay want 10-12.00 for 20 Ranting
We were on the beach last night and only saw one tarball and about 3 dozen news trucks from across the country Annoyed Our friends on the beach this morning said the smell is horrible Frown



Quote from gatorcater :
Just wanted to let you all know that Combat Roach Gel goes for pretty much FULL retail value on e*bay. Sold my last 45 at an average of $7.60 each. I guess people who really need them are willing to pay that price, as to avoid buying them in the store. As for me, I can't wait for a new Q to come out!!

That.Is.All.
No. Way. Thank goodness I won't have to store that stuff or give it away anymore Roll I can't wait for new Qs to come out!!!! Whee
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ank220
06-06-2010 at 07:35 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:35 AM.
On another totally note, one of our neighbors was murdered yesterday. Domestic dispute with a on-again-off-again boyfriend. It happened in the short time that I ran to Kroger for buns and meat and came back. Was quite a long afternoon. Thankfully, they caught the guy and have him in custody now. Makes you really glad to have the friends, family, and spouse you have!

It was a good opportunity for a mother-daughter "stay away from/don't get involved with XYZ type men/people" talk.
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.teri.
06-06-2010 at 07:38 AM.
06-06-2010 at 07:38 AM.
Quote from ank220 :
On another totally note, one of our neighbors was murdered yesterday. Domestic dispute with a on-again-off-again boyfriend. It happened in the short time that I ran to Kroger for buns and meat and came back. Was quite a long afternoon. Thankfully, they caught the guy and have him in custody now. Makes you really glad to have the friends, family, and spouse you have!

It was a good opportunity for a mother-daughter "stay away from/don't get involved with XYZ type men/people" talk.
EEK! that is scary and I'm glad they have him in custody!

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We were on the beach last night and only saw one tarball and about 3 dozen news trucks from across the country Annoyed Our friends on the beach this morning said the smell is horrible Frown
Can only imagine what it looks like farther out. The valdez oil spill left the shoreline in Alaska in ruins. Slick oil covering everything vomit

They are saying that if it get's caught up in the gulf stream it could come our way Sadwalk
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06-06-2010 at 08:03 AM.
06-06-2010 at 08:03 AM.
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Thanks for these Smilie I have been watching the Lantern model - I want to hang a couple on tsome hooks ... but still around $11 here Frown I am hoping the price will drop!!!

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Does anyone have the Off and Coke TQ saved..Please
I have the Coke one ... I don't know how to post it here ... PM me your email and I will send it to you (or tell me how to upload it to here LOL) I prob have the Off one as well ... I will check the other computer.


Quote from ank220 :
["Retailer: So and So corp will reimburse you the FACE VALUE plus .08 handling"
Thanks so much - I will read them later! I have to take all the kids to help with a birthday party today. But I bet there is good info there ... and as I said I am not opposed to adjusting the Q - but I think that they may be nicer about coupons in general if they really understand what it going on.

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We were on the beach last night and only saw one tarball and about 3 dozen news trucks from across the country Annoyed Our friends on the beach this morning said the smell is horrible
Sadwalk

Quote from ank220 :
On another totally note, one of our neighbors was murdered yesterday. Domestic dispute with a on-again-off-again boyfriend. It happened in the short time that I ran to Kroger for buns and meat and came back. Was quite a long afternoon. Thankfully, they caught the guy and have him in custody now. Makes you really glad to have the friends, family, and spouse you have!

It was a good opportunity for a mother-daughter "stay away from/don't get involved with XYZ type men/people" talk.
I am sorry - that is so sad!!! On the other note I hope it sticks ... sometimes even for the folks in those relationships it doesn't become clear how much danger there is EVEN when they are sitting in the hospital getting patched up ..........

Teri - Thanks a lot ---- I have been thinking about yummy chocolate ice cream since last night! Herrrrumph! LOL Hope you have some left to enjoy today in the heat!

No shopping for me today - WW to all who can go!!!
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ank220
06-06-2010 at 08:05 AM.
06-06-2010 at 08:05 AM.
Couple of questions for ya'll...

Is there a coupon for heinz ketchup? So far, all I've seen is the Heinz 57 sauce coupon - but I have been apparently not reading things well lately!

Do you know what kind of contortions at pregnant woman can get into just to reach into the box of golden oreo cakesters on the shelf behind the tower of rubbermaids that her DH conveniently placed in front of the aforementioned shelves??

How much sugar do ya'll go through in a month? I think we are going through at least 2 - 3 4lb bags, and that just feels like a lot to me. We don't do a lot of koolaid - and when I do I only put in 1/2 cup of sugar instead of the full cup. Now, i have been making a lot of sweet tea - so maybe that's were a lot of it goes. Also, use it for baking/bread making - but even that doesn't seem to be excessive lately. We drink coffee too. Dunno. It just doesn't seem to go far. Every time I turn around, seems like we are out of sugar!

Now, I can sub honey and molasses for a lot of baking/bread making, honey for hot tea (haven't tried for sweet tea), and I can do without for coffee if I have to or use brown sugar (which I hate to do cuz I use that for baking and oatmeal) - but what other alternative is there when you don't use splenda/equal, etc...? Has anyone tried growing and using Stevia?

Hmm... I think I may have to either be zoned in and running through the store and do a couple of big runs, or make a lot of tiny trips. I keep wearing myself out too quickly. Frown I need to write a list of what to look for (clearances, peelies, hangtags, etc...) and develop a quick pattern through the store so I don't spend too much energy and time on my feet! I have the hardest time getting into and out of T in less than 1 hour - and usually it ends up around 2!
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06-06-2010 at 08:14 AM.
06-06-2010 at 08:14 AM.
Quote from Dec12Girl :
Thanks so much - I will read them later! I have to take all the kids to help with a birthday party today. But I bet there is good info there ... and as I said I am not opposed to adjusting the Q - but I think that they may be nicer about coupons in general if they really understand what it going on.

[snip]

I am sorry - that is so sad!!! On the other note I hope it sticks ... sometimes even for the folks in those relationships it doesn't become clear how much danger there is EVEN when they are sitting in the hospital getting patched up ..........
Yeah, I typically don't fight the adjusted down coupons either. Free is still better than no deal at all for me - but it is nice to know that you aren't doing anything against the manufacturer's redemption policy or costing the retailer $$ when you do get overage. And who knows, maybe it will help dispel some myths and make the store a bit more coupon-friendly.

I wonder how often the stores dispute the manufacturer's refusal to pay. It seems it would be easy for the manu to just refuse to pay, and then the stores roll over and suck up the damage because they don't want to go through the hassle of arguing or proving they were on the right side - which then probably makes them want to blame the couponers because it is a hassle for them.

And I totally know what you mean about folks staying stuck in a bad situation. I just hope that DH and I have modeled a good relationship, good friend finding/building skills, AND impressed upon her how not to bind her heart to folks/guys before discovering their true character and personality. I hope we are equipping her with good discernment skills and not just a list of do's and don't's!! Can't keep 'em from all their mistakes, but hopefully we can keep them from making some of the biggies or dangerous ones.
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