Extreme Couponing Tips & Store Policies

 

 

 

 

Extreme Couponing 101 & Store Policies

 

 

Where to Look for Coupons

There are lots of coupons up for grabs, if you know where to find them. By far, the best places to look are:

• Newspapers- the Smart Source and Red Plum coupon inserts appear on a near-monthly basis. The PG brandsaver insert appears every 2 months.

• Online- websaver, save.ca and brandsaver are some of the best.

• In store- look for coupons on store shelves, on products and on the back of your receipts. Also look for coupons to print out at the register.
• Manufacturer coupons- Coupons on the actual products such as cereal boxes.

Additional places to look:

• Online- look to extremecouponingcanada.net for loads of printable coupons.
  
• Junk mail- high-value manufacturer coupons have started to appear in junk mailers, so be sure to look before you toss
• Direct from the manufacturer- check manufacturer websites for printable coupons or contact companies (by mail, e-mail or phone) to request coupons
• On products- look in and on the packaging of the products that you buy for special loyalty coupons

 

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Extreme Couponing How to Keep Coupons Organized

There are lots of ways to organize coupons; the key is to find the approach that works best for you. Whichever approach you choose, there are several things that you can do to ensure that your coupons remain neat and accessible:

1. Develop a filing system. Many couponers organize their coupons by grocery category--dairy, frozen foods, deli, etc. – but it's not the only way to go. Find a filing system that works for you--by aisle, by expiration, etc. – and put it into action.
2. Find a organizer to hold your coupons. Use a recipe box, a storage container, a coupon binder, a coupon wallet – it doesn't matter what you choose – but it's important to have a place for all of those coupons.
3. Purge regularly. Expired coupons won't save you money, so don't let them hog space in your coupon file. Set a schedule for purging expired coupons

How to Maximize Your Savings:

• Shop at stores that double coupons
• Keep your coupons with you at all times – you never know when a deal might show up
• Match coupons to sales – use a site like ours to help you match flyers to sales and coupons
• Learn each store's coupon policy. Call or visit the website.

Real Canadian Superstore Coupon Policy

This is the current policy for Loblaws, Superstore, Atlantic Superstore etc:

Thank you for taking the time to write to us.

Further to your inquiry regarding our coupon policy, we do accept manufacturer and internet coupons however they must have "To The Dealer or Retailer" text on them. They cannot be past expiration and the cashier must follow the exact instructions as laid out by the coupon. The disclaimer “one per purchase” or “one per customer” means only one coupon can be used per transaction regardless of the number of units you are purchasing. If the disclaimer reads “one coupon per item” you would be able to redeem as many coupons as units you are purchasing per transaction. If any of the coupons you are redeeming (whether issued by the retailer or manufacturer) state “cannot be combined with any other offer” than you are not able to redeem a second coupon on that item or transaction.

In the instance where you have priced matched a product, you are already receiving an offer therefore an additional in store coupon would not be applicable.

If I can be of further assistance, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you.

Sincerely,


Geraldine Kearns
Senior CSR I LCL Customer Relations
1 Presidents Choice Circle | Brampton | Ontario | L6Y 5S5
(905) 459-2500 Ext. 615800 |

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

Must have a clearly printed bar code Must be legible Printed black and white coupons from the internet and email are accepted. Must be printed. Digital and mobile coupons are not accepted Must have a Legal statement/Dealer statement which includes: Expiry date within 12 months of issuance Valid P.O. Box for remittance (for Manufacturer’s Coupons) Must have a consistent offer for specific item(s). The same value or offer For dollar/cents off For free items (excludes internet coupons) Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons

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  Non-Canadian coupons are not accepted Competitors’ coupons are not accepted Coupons are not redeemable for cash or credit Unless otherwise stated, only one coupon may be presented per item (except There is no limit to the number of coupons that can be used in a transaction; The coupon presented must match the item purchased (including size, flavour, If the value of the coupon exceeds the value of the product, the coupon is to Coupons may only be accepted for products sold in store Coupons may not be accepted as a form of tender (e.g. for Shoppers Optimum For all instances, customers should be issued a receipt for the transactiono




 

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when one additional coupon is for Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points)

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provided that no more than one coupon is used per item

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be processed as equal to the scanned retail of the product. The difference will

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Promotions where a customer would need to spend $50 to receive 20x the

Shoppers Optimum Points, if a coupon was used, the value of the coupon

would be deducted and does not count toward the promotion total.)

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London Drugs Coupon Policy

It is the responsibility of the retailers to follow the offer and restrictions printed on the coupons in order to have the coupon redeemed.  If there are no restrictions on the coupon or the restrictions are confusing, then the coupon can be used with other offers or “stacked”.  There are a few key restrictions to be aware of:

• The amount of the coupon.  This is the maximum amount that coupon can be redeemed for
• Expiry date has not been exceeded
• Is redeemable in Canada(has a Canadian Clearing House mailing address)
• The product named on the coupon has been purchased
• The size and/or flavour of the item, as stated on the coupon, have been purchased
• The required number of items has been purchased
• If a coupon states it cannot be used or combined with any other coupon offer, then that coupon cannot be used with other coupons.
• Only one coupon per purchase.   This means only one of this exact type of coupons can be used. (multiple coupons can be used as long as they are all different)
• Taxes:  see question below tax wording

London Drugs staff take pride in providing a superior shopping experience everyday – and it may be necessary to book an appointment for dedicated time to allow for proper processing of each coupon in the transaction.   For this reason, it may be smart to contact your chosen store in advance for an appointment.
We suggest that you work with the stores to do coupon stacking purchases outside of peak hours for better service to all our customers.     You will find most coupon stacking education sites expressly recommend working with the store staff to ensure the transaction does not impact lineups.
We have a right as a retailer to limit quantities, especially if we suspect the product is being purchased for resale.  We require any customer with the intention of purchasing large amount of products, work with the store to pre-order product in advance.  Advise the customer that should we continually be driven to out of stocks, it could jeopardize our ability to continue with coupon stacking.
1.    Will London Drugs price match products and then accept stacks of coupons?
Yes.   When purchasing identical products, our price match policy is distinct from the coupon policy.
2.    Does LD allow the total of all the coupons stacked to exceed the value of the product?
No, the coupons total value cannot exceed the value of the product. For example, if the customer presents 3 coupons that are $2.50each ($7.50) and the product is $6.00, the last coupon would be processed through the as $1.00 (not to exceed $6.00).
3.     When an item is Buy 1, Get 1 free can coupons be used for the purchased item and additional coupons used on the free item?
No.   The coupons can only be used on the first item as there must be a purchase in order to use coupons.  As an offer already exists to get the second item free, no further coupons are required or can be accepted.
4.    Are there times when a customer coupon stacking privilege can be revoked at London Drugs?
Yes.   If we are aware that a customer is buying large quantities of products frequently for re-sale, this should not be allowed.    London Drugs is a retailer, not a wholesaler.   Coupons are not intended to be used for large scale frequent wholesaling practices.   The store manager will revoke coupon staking privileges for anyone buying product frequently for resale.
5.     Internet coupons printed at home are becoming more popular.   The coupon sometimes is smudged or illegible, will you still accept them?
Generally no.   We must be able to read and follow the eligibility and restrictions set out by the coupon.  If we can not verify the restrictions, or are uncertain of the coupons validity, then it cannot be accepted.
6.      Will you accept a U.S. coupon or coupons in US funds if it was issued in the US?
No.  We can only accept valid Canadian based coupons. The only exception would be a US coupon that indicates it is valid in Canada. The coupon must still have a Canadian Clearing House mailing address.
Our coupon policy is in place to help extend savings to our customers.
London Drugs has a responsibility to follow the directions clearly stated on coupons.  We pride ourselves on offering a superior shopping experience everyday and we hope to keep our coupon stacking policy as long as it’s not abused.

     

Sobeys Coupon Policy


Due to the large amount of fraudulent online coupons circulating, Sobeys will not be honouring online coupons at this time. Coupons must be part of a merchandising program between the merchandiser and vendor. We do accept coupons from www.save.ca and www.websaver.ca

Manufacturer coupons are accepted by stores provided the issuing vendor regulations are met. Each coupon is evaluated on an individual basis by store management. If you have any concerns please feel free to speak with the store manager or franchisee where you shop who will be happy to assist you.

We strive at all times to provide our customers with quality products at competitive prices. Products advertised in the weekly flyers are offered at a discount price as an invitation to customers to shop in our stores. Pricing is continuously reviewed by our analysts and is determined by the competitive market, store banner and store location. We do not offer price matching at our Sobeys stores.

Canada Safeway Coupon Policy

Manufacturer and Store Coupons:

We will redeem coupons only for the specific items included in our customer's purchase transaction. The redemption value will be as stated on the coupon, unless that value yields a final price for such item less than zero; if application of the redemption value yields a price less than zero, the coupon will be redeemed only for the amount that yields a zero price (our customer cannot net a cash credit or payout from a coupon purchase).
Paper coupons must be presented at the time of the purchase transaction. We will accept only coupons issued by Canada Safeway or the manufacturer of the relevant product. We will not accept photocopies of coupons.
Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all other limitations and restrictions on the applicable coupon or product.
Coupons may not be applied against any free item received in any offer.
Coupons have no cash value.
Cash discount coupons applied to the total purchase cannot be combined with any other discount offer, including Customer Appreciation Day & Seniors Day.
Safeway will not accept manufacturer coupons (including, but not limited to, coupons issued through an in-store coupon dispenser) that display another retailer's logo or name.
We will not accept coupons unless they have an expiration date. Expired coupons will not be accepted.
We will not accept coupons that, in the determination of Safeway personnel, appear distorted or blurry or are altered in any way.
Sales taxes will be applied in accordance with the law of the applicable province, regardless of any coupon or other discount that may apply to the purchase transaction.
All applicable bottle or packaging deposits and enviro levies on the purchased and free items must be paid by the customer.
Safeway reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.
Purchase reward thresholds (if any) will be calculated based upon customer's final price (after deducting Club Card savings and all other discounts and savings, including manufacturer coupons).
References to a minimum purchase requirement will not include purchases of: prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, tobacco, transit passes, postage stamps, event tickets, fuel purchases, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, enviro levies, recycling fees, bottle deposits, floral deliveries, custom specialty orders, all gift cards and sales tax.
Manufacturer coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a Canadian redemption or clearing house address.

Internet Printed Coupons:

We gladly accept internet printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules above apply to all internet printed coupons.
Internet printed coupons must have serial numbers and must follow an industry-standard format.
Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a Canadian redemption or clearing house address on the printed coupon.
We will not accept "free product" internet printed manufacturer coupons.

Electronic or Mobile Coupons:

We will accept electronic coupons presented on handheld mobile devices or smart phones (iPhones, Blackberries, etc.) issued by Canada Safeway Limited or AIR MILES on behalf of Canada Safeway. No other electronic coupons presented on handheld devices, including manufacturer coupons, are acceptable at Safeway.
All electronic coupons must have a valid PLU number to be accepted. Barcodes are not acceptable and cannot be scanned from a handheld mobile device.

Load to Card Club Coupons:

Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are automatically redeemed at the time of purchase after the club card number has been entered. All other coupon policies above apply to electronic coupons that are loaded to a club card.

Doubling of Coupons:

Canada Safeway does not allow doubling of coupons.

Coupon Stacking:

Canada Safeway does not allow a customer to redeem more than one manufacturer coupons against the same item in a single transaction.
Coupon stacking policies for manufacturer coupons apply to paper and electronic coupons that have been loaded to a club card.
If a customer presents two coupons for the same item in a single transaction, Safeway will give the highest discount for that item, subject to the terms of the applicable offer and/or coupon. July, 2011 July, 2011 - 2 -

Rainchecks:

Rainchecks expire ninety (90) days from the date issued and will not be accepted at any Safeway store after that time.
We reserve the right to limit Raincheck quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.
Rainchecks can be issued for up to six (6) items unless otherwise stated in the applicable advertisement.
Rainchecks will not be provided for items advertised as "clearance", "while supplies last," "limited quantities," or other designation indicating a limited supply.

AIR MILES Exclusions

AIR MILES reward miles are not awarded on purchases of insulin pumps, tobacco, transit passes, postage stamps, event tickets, fuel purchases, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, enviro levies, recycling fees, bottle deposits, floral deliveries, custom specialty orders, Safeway gift cards and sales tax. All prescription purchases are excluded in the province of Ontario. The portion of a prescription purchase paid for or reimbursed by B.C. PharmaCare is excluded in British Columbia.

AIR MILES reward miles earned at Canada Safeway are posted to AIR MILES Collector accounts approximately 2 to 3 weeks from the transaction date. Manual AIR MILES entries may take up to 6 weeks to appear on collector statements. AIR MILES Collector account statements are available online at airmiles.ca.

AIR MILES Promotions

Grocery Base Offer: Earn 1 AIR MILES reward mile for every $20 in grocery purchases. Base AIR MILES reward miles are calculated and issued at the point of sale, based upon the total amount of the grocery purchase within a single transaction after all discounts and exclusions are applied.

Total Purchase Bonus Promotions: Bonus AIR MILES reward miles can be earned by presenting a valid AIR MILES Bonus Coupon and/or meeting the qualifying purchase criteria as advertised, during the promotion period. Exclusions, limits and purchase requirements apply. Purchase requirements must be met after all discounts and exclusions are applied. Total Purchase Bonus offers are limited to one per transaction and cannot be combined with additional Total Purchase AIR MILES Bonus offers, or Total Purchase cash discounts including Customer Appreciation Day & Seniors Day. All gift cards are excluded from Total Purchase Bonus Promotions.

Item Bonus Promotions: Bonus AIR MILES reward miles can be earned by purchasing the advertised quantity of participating products within a single transaction, during the promotion period. A valid AIR MILES Item Bonus Coupon may also be required where advertised. Customers may qualify to receive more than one Item Bonus Offer. Limits apply to all Item Bonus Promotions. AIR MILES will not be issued on purchase quantities that exceed the advertised limits. Unless otherwise advertised, customers may qualify for a maximum of ten (10) AIR MILES Bonus awards per Item Bonus offer, per day, not to exceed 500 AIR MILES reward miles in total per day. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail consumer purchases. AIR MILES Item Bonus promotions are available in store while stocks last.

AIR MILES Pharmacy

Pharmacy Offer: Earn 7 AIR MILES reward miles for every $20 in prescription purchases, within a single transaction. Minimum $20 purchase required. Limited to a maximum award of 2,500 AIR MILES reward miles per customer, per day. The Pharmacy Offer cannot be combined with any other discount offer or Bonus AIR MILES coupon offer, including Customer Appreciation Day and Seniors Day. Valid on the full value of prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pump supplies and blood pressure monitors. Not valid on insulin pumps. All prescription purchases are excluded in the province of Ontario. The portion of a prescription purchase paid for or reimbursed by B.C. PharmaCare is excluded in the province of British Columbia. The collection of AIR MILES reward miles for prescription purchases may vary by province and is governed by provincial governments, provincial authorities, and third party insurance plans. To comply with provincial drug plans, provincial pharmacy and/or third party coverage regulations in the western provinces, the full value of a prescription purchase cannot be split up into smaller components to maximize AIR MILES reward miles. The full value of the prescription must be processed in a single transaction.

We may change this policy at any time. All coupon redemption terms are subject to the terms of the policy in effect at time of redemption. Policy changes may become effective without advance notice or advertisement. The current policy will be posted at the customer service area in each store. You are also advised to periodically check our website for any changes to this policy.

Updated June 14, 2011

Shoppers Drug Mart is pleased to accept coupons with the following conditions:

Physical Appearance

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should appear in all areas of the coupon. Accepted offers are: