Redemptions, Educating Walmart, John Frieda Score and Good bye to Costco (pics)

[freefreed]

Two trips to 2 different Shoppers Drug Mart to do my redemption... as the first Store didn't carry the Paper towels I was after! So this meant I had to come up with additional items to purchase... So I ended up grabbing $50 worth of Easter Candies. These will come in handy but certainly were not planned for.

If you haven't been out to the new Shoppers Drug Mart in Airdrie, I would say it is WELL worth the Gas! The staff is amazing, they have a large food section, which includes produce and they are COUPON FRIENDLY!

A break down of what we were able to get for a net GAIN of $4.50

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</td> <td class="xl24" style="width: 41pt;" width="54">Optimum Point Redeemed</td> <td class="xl24" style="width: 44pt;" width="58">
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</td> <td class="xl24" style="width: 48pt;" width="64" align="right">100000</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Value of Redeemed Points</td> <td class="xl26"> $200.00 </td> <td class="xl24">
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</td> <td align="right">5262</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Gift Card Earned</td> <td class="xl25"> $ 20.00 </td> <td>
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</td> <td colspan="4">Decrease in Optimum Balance </td> <td align="right">94738</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Net GAIN</td> <td class="xl25"> $ 4.50 </td> <td>
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Then there was my price matching trip to Airdrie Walmart

My couponing Pal went out to Airdrie Walmart yesterday to price match the Adidas Deodorant, and was denied, so I figure I would try... and education them! So as I was heading that direction for other reasons.. I went on over, with my Rexall and Pharmasave Flyers... The cashier had no issues price match, at first though you could only price match 1 item for a max quantity of 1... We got that fixed really quickly when a CSM came on over. Then I presented my coupons! OMG the world came to an end... She said she could not Price Match use a coupon on the same product... I asked her to get her manager... She called the CSM over again, who sad NO... I then asked her to get her Manager... She walked away and said she confirmed it was NO.. I asked to personally talk to the manager, up walked another CSM.. So I asked "Are you the Manager?" She replied No, So again, I asked for a manager... The first CSM called someone, and said I would like to speak with him... Up came the Assistant Manager... who did indeed confirm, that YES I can Price Match and Coupon! This all on a Saturday afternoon, at peek time... Yes I did cause a line up.. but in the end the CSM (who was always very nice), thanked me for getting the rules confirmed. I am sure everyone will go on break when I enter that store again!


Total OOP for 8 Deodorant, and 6 body wash was $7.63

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Now off to Rexall! My Pal (the bestest in the world), told me about some awesome clearances found out at the Rexall in Airdrie.... As I am a bargain hunter, I can never pass up an amazing deal!

I got everything in that above photo for just $11.21! All was on clearance and if I were to have purchase it at full price, it would have cost me over $200!! So I left the store doing a happy dance. I finally have a nice stock of a good product that is perfect for ME! Yep, this bunch is for me! Not hitting the donation pile... Me, Me, Me!

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Prior to couponing, I thought, like so many other, the answer was buying in bulk... So I have the fancy dancy Costco membership that for years proved valuable for me... Well, not so much now! My refund cheque was only $37.27... Well, we went and spent it today, prior to my membership expiring, which I have NO intentions of renewing and here is what I got! (plus $0.50, back in my pocket for the money remaining after tax)

I will miss there garbage bags, the oxo deal and their Salt and pepper grinders... So that is what I picked up today! But from here on out, I will have to find an appropriate substitute for these items, or con a friend with a membership to take me shopping. Oh, and when we were leaving I found a loonie on the ground!! So net GAIN $1.50!

[Mrsb07]

Fantastic! I love the "me me me"!

[carebearhamm]

Great Brag - love the training

[sheetsofemptycanvas]

I LOVE reading the SDM redemption brags! Awesome brag!!

[dholden]

WOW! Great brags!! And way to go on training the staff at Walmart!! I would make it easier for everyone if all store employees had the same information. And I agree with Costco, it just isn't worth it to have the membership and we never got a refund cheque!

[coupon girl]

wow great brag i did a redemption at shoppers today - how did you get the gift card - it wasnt allowed on redemption-or did you purchase items too?? just curious- awesome brag for you you you too.lol

[freefreed]

wow great brag i did a redemption at shoppers today - how did you get the gift card - it wasnt allowed on redemption-or did you purchase items too?? just curious- awesome brag for you you you too.lol

both stores just gave them to me, as we spent over $100... The one store has the fancy new tills and it keep telling her to give it to me... so I surely didn't question.

[lilo0003]

the only problem with couponing is we get addicted to the good stuff. I love the John Frieda, & will be on the hunt for this on clearance.

[Shwa Girl]

Great shopping with you friend (your bestie).

[KellyC]

Awesome! Is there a deal on for the Olay Ribbons this week? I must have missed it!

[freefreed]

Awesome! Is there a deal on for the Olay Ribbons this week? I must have missed it!

Pharmasave has it on for $2.99.. and with the coupons expiring soon.. I gave 20 to my friend, and got the 6 for the donation bins, as I am highly allergic... But couldn't pass them up for $0.99

[busy mother]

WOW!! Real great deals, and good showing the cashiers how it works. BTW where did you get the OLAY coupons from?

[freefreed]

WOW!! Real great deals, and good showing the cashiers how it works. BTW where did you get the OLAY coupons from?

Olay coupons were from the brandsaver inserts at the beginning of January

[Save$$]

If you haven't been out to the new Shoppers Drug Mart in Airdrie, I would say it is WELL worth the Gas! The staff is amazing, they have a large food section, which includes produce and they are COUPON FRIENDLY!

I live in Airdrie and I shop at the 3 SDM here. I like going to all of them as they usually have great deals on their clearance shelves and the cashiers are very helpful and friendly. The Rexall here also usually has great clearance and staff.

[Blue Flower]

Fantabulous....!!!! GReat HunTing.....