The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

[middleclassmom]

It's been a really bizarre day of shopping for me. It's actually pooped me right out.

So, let's start with the positive:
1) I found 15 Smart Source inserts.
2) I saved $174.31 in coupons today
3) I received 26,260 bonus optimum points
4) I got some great deals
5) Stopped at A&W for dinner and the cashier gave us a bunch of coupons
6) I got a FREE cozy, plush house robe
7) I got to play Coupon Fairy today

Next the not so great:
1) My SDM has implemented a new policy whereby you can only use 1 like coupon per transaction.....it doesn't matter whether the coupon states this or not.....it's a new in-store policy. (This is what I get for complaining about HORRIFIC customer service). So I had to ring in my order in 4 different transactions......so not all my purchases got to count towards the 20x the points And my cashier didn't give me my receipt from transaction #2, which especialy sucks because I had purchased an expensive Physician's Formula mascara for a full mail in rebate
2) I bought more than $50 worth of products (before tax) at Canadian Tire today. But because I used coupons on my order they said I didn't qualify for the bonus $10 gift card I tried to say that coupons are considered a form of tender but they said their system won't allow it
3) My Extra Foods didn't have a single new coupon up on the coupon board So no extra deals with the instore coupons for Minute Rice and for Swiffer starter kits
4) SDM wouldn't allow my husband and I to each get a FREE robe with purchase of a Biotherme kit. So only I bought 1.

The horrible:
1) My cashier at Extra Foods was so busy complaining that I came through her till with my coupons, and questioning why I needed extra shampoo, and what I was going to do with all the Kraft Dinner. I got a little frazzled and forgot to use my free $20 GC I received from the promo "buy $60 P&G products receive a $20 PC GC. Oh well, I'll use it next time.
2) I was walking through Walmart, minding my own business, and chatting away by telling a silly story to my baby boy when the store Customer Service Manager interrupted me to tell me that I shouldn't really be using so many coupons because that isn't how manufacturer's intend for them to be used. (I have been through her till in the past, and she usually keeps an eye on me when I shop as though I'm a common criminal ).

All that aside, we did get some great deals today.
SDM
* Cottonelle $4.99 - $1
* Old Spice deoderant with bonus travel sized bodywash clearance $1.99 x 8 - $3 x 4 (all different transactions of course)
* Christie Cookies $1.79 x 4 - $3
* International Delight $3.99 - $1 (I sure hope there will be new coupons after this batch expire on March 31st)
* Crest Pro-Health toothpaste $2.99 - FPC = FREE
* Pepsi Max B2G1 = 1 FREE
* Cineplex Popcorn B1G1 x 2 (different transactions of course) = 2 FREE
* Biotherme kit $39... PLUS FREE Plush Robe
Total points: 26,260

Canadian Tire
* Snuggle fabric sheets $0.99 x 4 - $1 x 4 = Made $0.04
* Greenworks dish soap $2 x 2 - $1 x 2 (I wanted to use the last of my coupons before they expire)
* tin foil $0.47 x 2
* plastic wrap $0.47 x 2
* Magic Erasers $0.99 x 18 - $1 x 9 = $0.49 each!!
* Febreze Set and Refresh Kits $3.99 x 6 - FPC x 6 = 6 FREE
* Recycling bin holders sale $7.49
Used $24.30 in Canadian Tire Money
OOP (taxes included): $2.74

Extra Foods
* Hunts Snack Pack $1 - $1 = FREE
* Chef Boyardee $1 x 2 - $1
* Herbal Essence clearance $1.25 x 5 - $1 x 5 = $0.25 each
* St Ives facial scrub $3.99 - $1 (in-store) - $2 = $0.99
* Campbell's Soup $0.50 x 4 - $1 = $0.25 each
* Crush $4.49 x 2 - $1 x 2
* Finish Quantum kit $5.94 - $6 (coupon marked down to $5.94) = FREE
* Kraft Dinner 12-packs $6.64 x 4 - $3 (this is the cheapest I have seen them around here)
Used $6.80 in Superbucks ($3.80 of which I had found left behind at the gas station!)

Walmart
* Irish Spring 6 pack $2.50 - $2 = $0.50
* Nivea Q10 cream $5.37 - $5 = $0.37
* Cars - Lightening McQueen Hat and Mitts set clearance $1 x 2
* Princess Hat and Mitts set clearance $1
* St. Ives travel size facial scrub $1 x 5 - $1 x 5 = FREE

Staples
We took back 2 empty ink cartridges and we got 2 FREE reusable grocery bags!

Picture #1 - SDM
Picture #2 - Canadian Tire
Picture #3 - Extra Foods, WM, & Staples

[seapotato]

omg i cant believe the manager said that! how else are coupons supposed to be used? sheesh!

[coupon girl]

wow when are people gonna get on the bandwagon coupons are here to stay-but i get some of their points i talked to a friend that is in loss prevention-he said people are using coupons higher ones like the 7.00 and 5.00 ones -then returning the items back to the store-saying they bought the wrong ones or not needed-who does that insane!!!

[walkonby]

It's been a really bizarre day of shopping for me. It's actually pooped me right out.

So, let's start with the positive:
1) I found 15 Smart Source inserts.
2) I saved $174.31 in coupons today
3) I received 26,260 bonus optimum points
4) I got some great deals
5) Stopped at A&W for dinner and the cashier gave us a bunch of coupons
6) I got a FREE cozy, plush house robe
7) I got to play Coupon Fairy today

Next the not so great:
1) My SDM has implemented a new policy whereby you can only use 1 like coupon per transaction.....it doesn't matter whether the coupon states this or not.....it's a new in-store policy. (This is what I get for complaining about HORRIFIC customer service). So I had to ring in my order in 4 different transactions......so not all my purchases got to count towards the 20x the points And my cashier didn't give me my receipt from transaction #2, which especialy sucks because I had purchased an expensive Physician's Formula mascara for a full mail in rebate
2) I bought more than $50 worth of products (before tax) at Canadian Tire today. But because I used coupons on my order they said I didn't qualify for the bonus $10 gift card I tried to say that coupons are considered a form of tender but they said their system won't allow it
3) My Extra Foods didn't have a single new coupon up on the coupon board So no extra deals with the instore coupons for Minute Rice and for Swiffer starter kits
4) SDM wouldn't allow my husband and I to each get a FREE robe with purchase of a Biotherme kit. So only I bought 1.

The horrible:
1) My cashier at Extra Foods was so busy complaining that I came through her till with my coupons, and questioning why I needed extra shampoo, and what I was going to do with all the Kraft Dinner. I got a little frazzled and forgot to use my free $20 GC I received from the promo "buy $60 P&G products receive a $20 PC GC. Oh well, I'll use it next time.
2) I was walking through Walmart, minding my own business, and chatting away by telling a silly story to my baby boy when the store Customer Service Manager interrupted me to tell me that I shouldn't really be using so many coupons because that isn't how manufacturer's intend for them to be used. (I have been through her till in the past, and she usually keeps an eye on me when I shop as though I'm a common criminal ).

All that aside, we did get some great deals today.
SDM
* Cottonelle $4.99 - $1
* Old Spice deoderant with bonus travel sized bodywash clearance $1.99 x 8 - $3 x 4 (all different transactions of course)
* Christie Cookies $1.79 x 4 - $3
* International Delight $3.99 - $1 (I sure hope there will be new coupons after this batch expire on March 31st)
* Crest Pro-Health toothpaste $2.99 - FPC = FREE
* Pepsi Max B2G1 = 1 FREE
* Cineplex Popcorn B1G1 x 2 (different transactions of course) = 2 FREE
* Biotherme kit $39... PLUS FREE Plush Robe
Total points: 26,260

Canadian Tire
* Snuggle fabric sheets $0.99 x 4 - $1 x 4 = Made $0.04
* Greenworks dish soap $2 x 2 - $1 x 2 (I wanted to use the last of my coupons before they expire)
* tin foil $0.47 x 2
* plastic wrap $0.47 x 2
* Magic Erasers $0.99 x 18 - $1 x 9 = $0.49 each!!
* Febreze Set and Refresh Kits $3.99 x 6 - FPC x 6 = 6 FREE
* Recycling bin holders sale $7.49
Used $24.30 in Canadian Tire Money
OOP (taxes included): $2.74

Extra Foods
* Hunts Snack Pack $1 - $1 = FREE
* Chef Boyardee $1 x 2 - $1
* Herbal Essence clearance $1.25 x 5 - $1 x 5 = $0.25 each
* St Ives facial scrub $3.99 - $1 (in-store) - $2 = $0.99
* Campbell's Soup $0.50 x 4 - $1 = $0.25 each
* Crush $4.49 x 2 - $1 x 2
* Finish Quantum kit $5.94 - $6 (coupon marked down to $5.94) = FREE
* Kraft Dinner 12-packs $6.64 x 4 - $3 (this is the cheapest I have seen them around here)
Used $6.80 in Superbucks ($3.80 of which I had found left behind at the gas station!)

Walmart
* Irish Spring 6 pack $2.50 - $2 = $0.50
* Nivea Q10 cream $5.37 - $5 = $0.37
* Cars - Lightening McQueen Hat and Mitts set clearance $1 x 2
* Princess Hat and Mitts set clearance $1
* St. Ives travel size facial scrub $1 x 5 - $1 x 5 = FREE

Staples
We took back 2 empty ink cartridges and we got 2 FREE reusable grocery bags!

Picture #1 - SDM
Picture #2 - Canadian Tire
Picture #3 - Extra Foods, WM, & Staples

MiddleclassMom

I so hear you on the negative experience you had at Canadian Tire, I did too!

See this link if you want

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/192170-...2/#post3202879

[c_mcarthur]

wow some people huh?
I cant believe a manager would telll you to stop using coupons...
ive had nothing but good luck using coupons lately, sorry to hear about your misadventures

[flyingdutch]

great shopping! Sorry there were some bumps but you got a lot of great deals there! Well done!

[AndieC]

wow I can't believe the manager actually came up to you to say that!! Are you going to be contacting HO about all this?

[Applepie]

Wow, what a crazy day you had. Wtg on the deals. I can't understand why stores give people a hard time, they get their money back! With prices like food going up more and more people will be using coupons.

[SDiddy]

OMG! What business is it of the cashier what you are going to do with all of the Kraft Dinner and shampoo??? And the manager approaching you about your coupon usage...wow is she the coupon police? I find that to be out of line and would be following up with a formal complaint if I were you.

Aside from your bad and ugly experiences today, WTG on your deals and savings! You did a fantastic job as always - you go girl

[Airica]

You did some great shopping! Great deals (sorry to read about the rough bits), but way to go!

[Hunni]

the snack pak coup is that the one from the pogo's?

[middleclassmom]

MiddleclassMom

I so hear you on the negative experience you had at Canadian Tire, I did too!

See this link if you want

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/192170-...2/#post3202879

I'm trying to decide whether I should contact HO with respect to not receiving the $10 GC along with providing Revenue Canada's stance on coupons being tender. I'm going to think on it.

the snack pak coup is that the one from the pogo's?

Yes it is Hunni. This past week (today is the last day), Quality Foods has Pogos (10 pack) on sale for $4.99 and each box has $10 worth of coupons in it.......when I purchased it I couldn't remember which coupons but i remember some I would use. If you open the box in store before going through the till you'll find $1 off a 10 pack of Pogos inside No time like the present to use it

[Hunni]

Oh I know i have a few of them...I was asking because the coupons states on a 12 pack. and i see you bought a 4 pack so I was just wondering if there was another coupon out there for them is all

[middleclassmom]

Oh I know i have a few of them...I was asking because the coupons states on a 12 pack. and i see you bought a 4 pack so I was just wondering if there was another coupon out there for them is all

Oh gosh, I feel so bad now Given the crappy attitude the cashier at Extra Foods gave me with respect to using coupons at all and that she read each and every single coupon I am shocked she let that coupon be used.

Thanks for letting me know.

[Hunni]

no problem, they are still a good deal or were last week they were on for 2.97 bringing it down to 1.97 i grabbed a couple, good for camping lol