Saturday, October 29, 2011

Disclosure Policy

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 The owner(s) of this blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements, we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the bloggers' own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

CVS Coupon Policy

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CVS/pharmacy Coupon Policy
The use of ExtraBucks
accepted in our retail stores in accordance with the following guidelines.
®, CVS/pharmacy and third-party manufacturer coupons is
General guidelines to further
(ExtraBucks and ExtraCare
understand the application of CVS/pharmacy coupons® Coupons) and third-party manufacturer coupons:
CVS/pharmacy does not accept expired coupons.
Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
Competitor coupons are not accepted at CVS/pharmacy.
CVS/pharmacy does not accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
a smartphone, iPhone, Droid etc.
CVS/pharmacy does not currently accept coupon bar code images displayed on
Sales tax must be paid if required by state law.
The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction.
third-party manufacturer coupons and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon
price
Certain CVS/pharmacy coupons may be subject to state sales tax rules similar to
o
sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price.
Third-party manufacturer coupons are coupons issued by a third party and
acceptance rules.
Language at the bottom of CVS/pharmacy coupons provides specific coupon
discretion of CVS/pharmacy management.
Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the
Sale Items
CVS/pharmacy will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
items.
CVS/pharmacy will not accept percent off coupons for sale and promotional
CVS/pharmacy will accept the coupon only to the price of the item.
CVS/pharmacy does not provide cash back in exchange for any coupons.
In the event that any item’s price is less than the value of the coupon,
Multiple Coupons
CVS/pharmacy coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by
either coupon offer.
CVS/pharmacy accepts one third-party manufacturer coupon and applicable
exceed the number of items in the transaction.
The number of third-party manufacturer coupons used in a transaction may not
discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item
will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
The coupon amount will be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other
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.
CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as
CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.
Internet/Print at Home Coupons
barcode.
CVS/pharmacy accepts valid internet/print at home coupons containing aCVS/pharmacy will not accept reproductions or rebates.


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Reasor's Coupon Policy

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Reasor's Coupon Policy

Reasor's accepts the following types of coupons:
  • Manufacturer coupons
  • Reasor's in-store coupons advertised in our weekly flyers
  • Printable manufacturer coupons from the Internet


Coupon Acceptance Guidelines:
  • Only one manufacturer coupon is allowed per item on product we sell.
  • We will accept one Reasor's in-store coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it.
  • Other retailers' in-store coupons are not accepted.
  • No cash back if coupon exceeds value of product.
  • Reasor's reserves the right to limit or reject coupons including but not limited to: expiration date, photocopied duplicated, or altered in any way.
  • Learn how to spot a fake Internet printable coupon



Internet Coupons

We also recognize that our customers are increasingly turning to the Internet to find manufacturer coupons and we accept valid Internet coupons. In an effort to make printable coupons a positive experience the following tips can be followed:

Printable Coupons...
  • You should always print the coupon yourself directly from the website or email that is offering it. Only then can you ensure you are printing a legitimate coupon.
  • Will not be for "free" product. It is an industry practice not to produce printable coupons for free product. Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other values that have a purchase requirement are acceptable.
  • Will not be for a high value relative to the cost of the item. For example, a $2 off coupon will be acceptable for a product that normally sells for $5 or more, but is unlikely to be legitimate if normal retail is $2.25.
  • Usually have short expiration dates. Some coupons may have longer expiration dates, but most expire 30-45 days after you print them.
  • Valid Manufacturer Coupons shall be legible and state "Manufacturer Coupon" on the coupon.
  • Only one Manufacturer Coupon per item per order is allowed.
  • Can be checked for validity at http://www.veri-fi.com.


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Walgreens Coupon Policy

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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:

General 

  • 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 RewardsTM 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 

  • 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 

  • 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 

  • 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 

  • Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons with a clear and scannable barcode.

Register RewardsTM coupons 

Earning Register RewardsTM
  • 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
  • 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:
    • Prescriptions
    • Tobacco products
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Dairy products
    • Lottery tickets
    • Money orders/transfers
    • Transportation passes
    • Special event/entertainment tickets or passes
    • Postage stamps
    • Gift cards/phone cards/prepaid/Green DotTM cards
    • Prescription Savings Club" memberships
    • Health care services, including immunizations
    • Any items prohibited by law


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Homeland Coupon Policy

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Homeland One Card

The One Card For Rewards!                                                                                            
~ The One Card for double coupons
~ The One Card for automatic sweepstakes entries
~ The One Card for automatic instant rebates
~ The One Card for Upromise
~ The One Card for Dollar$ for School$
~ The One Card to get lost keys returned to you
~ The One Card enabling you to receive periodic money saving mailers.
Homeland respects your privacy. We pledge that we will not release your information to any list service or manufacturer, and that the information will be held in the strictest confidence within our company! Your privacy will be protected!

Coupon Policy:

As part of Homeland's dedication to providing its customers a quality shopping experience at a low cost, we accept valid coupons according to the policy below. These guidelines are subject to change at any time.
General Guidelines
~ Expired coupons, photocopied coupons, or coupons for items not carried in our store will not be accepted.
~ Valid internet coupons will be accepted. We reserve the right to limit or reject internet coupons.
~ The number of coupons cannot exceed the number of items in the transaction, nor can the value of the coupons exceed the current purchase price of the items in the transaction. If the coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ Customers must pay sales tax as required by state law.
~ Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
~ Coupons should have a scannable bar code.
~ Coupons must be redeemed for items indicated on the coupon.
~ Coupons must be presented with the item being scanned to facilitate a speedier checkout.
~ We reserve the right to limit the number of coupons.
~ Offer good for a limited time only.
Doubling Coupons
~ Manufacturers' coupons with a face value of $1.00 or less will be doubled when customers use their rewards card. Coupons with a face value greater than $1.00 will be redeemed at face value.
~ Doubling is limited to one like-item coupon per family, per day. Additional like-item coupons will be redeemed at face value.
~ The doubling amount cannot exceed the current purchase price of the merchandise. If the doubled coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ Carbonated beverage, soda pop, cigarette, beer, retailer, in-store, free-item, and coupons stating "do not double" cannot be doubled.
Multiple Coupons
~ Only one valid manufacturer and one valid Homeland coupon can be accepted for the purchase of a single item. If the coupons' combined value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ For in-store coupons valued at a flat dollar amount off total purchase, the specified total purchase must be attained after all other coupons and discounts have been applied.
Sale Items
~ Valid coupons are accepted for sale items.
~ The value of the coupon cannot exceed the current purchase price of the item. If the coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ When items are priced at Buy One Get One FREE, one coupon can be used per item, but the net purchase price cannot fall below $0.00 for the items when the coupons are applied. Only one applicable coupon can be doubled. If the coupons' combined value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.



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Food Pyramid Coupon Policy

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Food Pyramid helps you save even more money by doubling manufacturers' coupons with a face value of 50¢ or less every day of the week!

To help you understand our coupon policy:

  • Coupons that state "Coupon Not Subject To Doubling" will not be doubled
  • Coupons will be doubled up to, but may not exceed, 50¢
  • Coupons will never exceed the purchase price of merchandise
  • Coupons for free merchandise will not be doubled
  • Cigarette coupons are never doubled
  • Expired coupons will not be redeemed
  • Product must be purchased for the specific size stated on the coupon
  • Coupons from Food Pyramid ads will be honored as stated on the coupon, this may be in addition to manufacture coupons
  • Coupons from other retailers ads will not be honored
  • Doubling of coupons is limited to 2 like items: additional coupons may be used for the same product but they will be redeemed at the face value of the coupon
  • There is a limit of 20 coupons that may be doubled at one time: more than 20 coupons may be used but coupons over the limit of 20 will redeemed at face value only
  • Internet/Print-At-Home Coupons
    1. Internet coupons feature unique serial numbers printed on them and follow an industry standard format.
      Coupons printed without these features will not be accepted.
    2. We do not accept Internet print-at-home coupons for free product.
Double coupon example: On a 50¢ coupon, we will double the coupon, making it $1 off. On a 51¢ (or greater) coupon, the coupon is worth its face value of 51¢ (or greater) and will not be doubled.



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Target Coupon and Price Match Policy

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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. When accepting coupons, we follow the guidelines below.

Target stores coupon policy

manufacturer & Target coupons:
• Target accepts one Manufacturer Coupon and one Target Coupon for the same item (unless prohibited by either coupon).
• Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, color, flavor, etc.).
• 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.
• All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier during checkout.
• All applicable sales taxes are paid by the guest at the full value of the item.
• These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Target (Color Checkout Coupons, Internet Coupons, Mobile Coupons, Mailed Coupons, Coupons from Newspapers and Magazines, etc.).

internet (print-at-home) coupons:
• We gladly accept valid Internet coupons that contain a clear and scannable bar code.
• We do not accept Internet coupons for free items with no purchase requirements.

mobile coupons:
• Guests can receive Target Mobile Coupons by signing up for Text Alerts at Target.com/mobile or by texting COUPONS to 827438 (TARGET).
• Message and data rates may apply. See site for full details.
• To redeem, simply show your coupon barcode to the cashier. With one simple scan, all applicable coupons are applied.

buy one get one free coupons (BOGO):
• BOGO coupons cannot be combined (i.e. you cannot use two BOGO coupons on two items and get both for free). Unless stated otherwise on the coupon, the use of one Buy One Get One Free coupon requires that two of the valid items are presented at checkout of which one item will be charged to the guest and the 2nd item will be discounted by its full retail price.
• A second cents-off coupon of the same type cannot be redeemed towards the purchase price of the first item.
If a Target BOGO coupon is used, one additional manufacturer coupon maybe used on the first item.
If a Manufacturer BOGO coupon is used, one additional Target coupon may be used on the first item.

exclusions:
• Coupons are void if copied, scanned, transferred, purchased, sold, prohibited by law or appear altered in any way.
• We can't accept coupons from other retailers or coupons for products not carried in our stores.
• Some items may not be available at all stores.
• We do not accept expired coupons.

 

How does price matching work?

If you find an item in a competitor's printed ad that is priced lower than it is at your Target store, we will match the price. The competitor's ad must be local and current, and the product must be the identical item, brand name, quantity and model number. Target.com is excluded from our price matching policy. Competitor catalogs can also be ad matched as long as the catalog displays a valid date and meets all other qualifications.

What if I've already made the purchase at Target?

No problem. Within seven days of purchase, bring your Target receipt and the competitor 's current printed ad. We will reimburse the savings to you.

What qualifies as proof of a competitor's advertisement?

Please show us the entire printed advertisement. Photos, photocopies, or mobile phone versions of the ad cannot be accepted as verification of competitive pricing.

What does 'identical store item' mean?

The program covers items with the identical brand name, size, weight, quantity and model number of the item at Target stores. We reserve the right to verify a competitor's advertised price and the availability of the product.

Can I use coupons when price matching?

A guest can use coupons when price matching per Target's normal coupon policy. When the guests presents a coupon(s), these steps will be followed:

Manufacturer Coupons:
Manufacturer coupons will be applied after the price match is made.

Target Coupons:
Target coupons will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor's price.

Combining both a Target and Manufacturer Coupons:
The Target coupon will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor's price. Once the price match is made the manufacturer coupon will be applied.

Reminder: We accept one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item unless either coupon prohibits it.

Target does not ad match a competitors coupon-required offers.

What do you mean by local retail competitors?

This refers to retail stores located within the same market area as a particular Target store. Examples of a market area can be a city, a metropolitan area or a specific rural region.

What about online price matching?

All online pricing, including Target.com, is excluded from our price matching policy, as well as online retail promotions or products advertised on another company's web or mobile sites.

Other price matching exclusions include:


  • Online prices, including Target.com
  • Promotions or products advertised on another company's web or mobile sites, even those advertising in-store prices.
  • Timed events (e.g., early bird, door busters)
  • Items advertised as limited time/limited supply/limited quantity
  • Membership club or loyalty programs (e.g. prices that require a club or loyalty card)
  • Coupon-required or giftcard offers
  • Prices advertised only as a percent off or $ off
  • Competitor's free product, buy one, get one, bundled offers, or special purchases
  • Mobile coupons
  • Sales tax promotions
  • Damaged product or opened packaging
  • Clearance or closeout items
  • Mail in offers or instant rebates
  • Product services (warranties, assembly, etc.)
  • Going-out-of-business liquidations
  • Special financing
  • Used or previously owned items
  • Display merchandise
  • Pricing or typographical errors
  • Owned brands (i.e., Home, Merona, Circo, Market Pantry and Archer Farms)
  • Non-branded items (e.g. produce not marketed under a specific brand name)
  • Target Portrait Studio, Optical, and Clinic offers
  • Expired Ads


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Walmart Price Match Policy

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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:*

  • Buy one, get one free ads with a specified price
    • 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:

  • 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:

  • Items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price
    • example: "Buy [item A] to get [item B] for $C"
  • Items with no actual price that require a purchase to get free product
    • example: "Buy both [items A & B] to get [item C] for free"
  • Items that require a purchase to get a competitors' gift card
    • 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
    • example: "All mascara, 40% off"
  • Competitors' private label price promotions

We do not honor:

  • Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined
  • Internet pricing
  • Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
  • "Going out of business" sales or "closeout" prices



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Walmart Coupon Policy

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Walmart Coupon Policy


We gladly accept the following types of coupons*
  • Print-at-home internet coupons
    • Must be legible
    • Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
    • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
    • Must have a valid expiration date
    • Must have a scannable bar code
    • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons with a specified price
    • Are acceptable in black and white or color
    • May not be duplicated
  • Manufacturers' coupons
    • For dollar/cents off
    • For free items (except those printed off the Internet)
    • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
    • Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
    • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
    • Must have a valid expiration date
    • Must have a scannable bar code
    • May not be duplicated
  • Competitors' coupons
    • A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
    • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
    • Have a valid expiration date
    • Are acceptable in black and white
  • Soft drink container caps
  • Checkout coupons ("Catalinas")
    • Printed at our competitors' registers for dollar/cents off on a specific item
    • Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific item requirements printed on them
    • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
    • Must have a valid expiration date
    • Must have a scannable bar code
    • Are acceptable in black and white
    • May not be duplicated
We DO NOT accept the following coupons:
  • Checkout coupons
    • Dollars/cents off the entire basket purchase
    • Percentage off the entire basket purchase
  • Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
  • Competitors' coupons
    • Dollars/cents off at a specific retailer
    • Percentage off
    • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons without a specified price
    • Double- or triple-value coupons
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
  • 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:
    • 40 coupons per transaction.
    • A coupon of $20 or greater on one item.
    • $50 or more in coupons in one transaction.


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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Coupon Lingo

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If you have wondered what in the world I am talking about when I say SS or RP then this is the list for you!  If there are any other abbreviations you do not know but see just let me know and I will add it!

BOGO – Buy One Get One Free
BLINKIE – Coupon machine at the grocery store with a red blinking light on it.
DND – Do Not Double
ECB – Extra Care Buck (CVS)
GM – General Mills Coupon Insert
IP – Internet Printable Coupon
MQ – Manufacturer Coupon
MIR – Mail in Rebate
OOP – Out Of Pocket
OYNO – On Your Next Order
P&G – Proctor & Gamble Coupon Insert
Peelie – Coupon found attached to a product
Q – Coupon
RP – Red Plum Coupon Insert
RR – Register Reward (Walgreens)
SS – Smart Source Coupon Insert
WYB – When You Buy
YMMV – Your Mileage May Vary



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