My SDM 20x the points brag

[burkeyswife]

I went through the SDM flyer this morning and before I knew it, I had over $50 in items I wanted to purchase. I went over my list again as I didn't want to spend more than the $50 and gathered my coupons and off I went.

Once I got to SDM my plan had to change. I was wanting to get the Tide that was on sale for $4.99 but my SDM didn't have any HE Tide and thats the kind I need, so I thought for a few minutes and decided to look around at what else I could buy to make up for the $19.xx.

Got my items and had a rough estimate in my head (forgot my calculator) of what my total would be and made my way to the checkout. I told the cashier I wanted to know what my total was after she finished scanning all my items.

Here's what I got:

3x Christie Sensations - just noticed that one of them rang up at $3.49 and they were on sale for $1.99 - $7.47 - $1.50 = $5.97 - I will go back to that SDM this week and get a SCOP for the one that rang up wrong.

2x Scotch tape - $2.00 x2 = $4.00 - regular price was $5.xx each

1x Life Brand Salsa - $1.99

1x Stayfree Pads - $1.99

1x Kraft Singles Cheese Slices - $2.99

2x Delmonte Fruit Cups - $1.99 x2 = $3.98

1x Carnation Hot Chocolate - $3.99 - $1.00 = $2.99

1x Sour Cream - $1.99

2x Schneiders Hot Dogs - $2.50 x2 = $5.00

3x Electrasol Tabs - $3.00 x3 = $9.00 - $8.00 = $1.00

3x Gillette Shave Gel - $1.99 x3 = $5.97 - $5.00 = $.97

1x Kraft Peanut Butter - $2.49

1x Wilton Muffin Liners - $.99

Subtotal before tax and coupons - $51.85 - not bad for having to reconfigure my plan

I give the cashier my optimum card and then hand her the coupons. She proceeds to tell me I won't get the 20x the points because I'm using coupons and I have to spend $50.00 to get the points. I told her I did spend the $50.00 as my subtotal was $51.85. She told me I wouldn't get the points, although I knew differently. I told her to ring in my coupons and after I finish paying, I'll get the 20x points. She didn't think I would, but I knew I would. Low and behold, I got 20x the points!!!

Subtotal - $51.85 plus $2.69 HST = $54.54
Coupons used - $19.00

Total paid - $39.04

Points earned
Regular - 510
Product bonus - 360 - not sure what these are for
Store bonus - 9690
Total points earned - 10,560

I know have enough points to redeem for $60.00 - working my way back up!!!

[hcao]

Awesome brag!

[Frugalmomx3]

that's awesome. When I've been told I don't have enough points (and I know I do) I shrug and say "oh ok." Then I look at the receipt before I walk away to make sure I have them, stick my tongue out at cashier and do my happy dance out the door. (Just joking about the last part)

[KK7]

great job!!!!!!!!!!

[sweetmomma]

Wtg!

[mamasavesmoola]

Great shopping!

[thecouponclipper]

i had the cashier tell me that today too! but luckily i read a post on SC that proved another wise and @ the end the cashier said " OH , looks like you did get the extra points ... " she wanted me to spend an extra $20
in the end , im happy

[nuca95]

Great! I took advantage of 20x points today

[csaund21]

I also got some bonus points today--I'm thinking it's the Life brand products.

[Perogie]

It's interesting how we know more about SDM points then the cashiers I had one a few months back insist I wouldn't get my points and I just asked her to put the order through and then showed her the receipt, she was floored!!!!!!!!!!! If I ever need a part time job I'm heading there, any couponers will love me I could bring my coupon binder and gift them to those that are buying things I have coupons for

[momof_four]

Good job! Exact same thing happened to me with the cashier today - lol. She was really surprised when I asked her to check my receipt for the points before she handed it to me.

[burkeyswife]

I also got some bonus points today--I'm thinking it's the Life brand products.

I thought you had to buy 2 LB products to get the bonus points

[burkeyswife]

It's interesting how we know more about SDM points then the cashiers I had one a few months back insist I wouldn't get my points and I just asked her to put the order through and then showed her the receipt, she was floored!!!!!!!!!!! If I ever need a part time job I'm heading there, any couponers will love me I could bring my coupon binder and gift them to those that are buying things I have coupons for

It is very interesting that they don't know what we know! She was persistent that I needed to spend more to get the points and I told her I would get the points anyways without spending the actual $50.00.

[oz&axl]

Last bonus event I had two cashiers telling me I wouldn't get my points because I didn't have enough after coupons. I told them that I would and that I'd take the chance. Of course, I did get the points and both cashiers were surprised about it. You have to know what you're doing because the store personnel don't know how it works.

[amberley7890]

Awesome!