Thanks to Freetail Therapy for the Photo!
I know we are ALL thrilled that the Dollar Tree has started accepting Manufacturer coupons!! I had the opportunity to try this out yesterday and it worked out great!! However, when couponing the Dollar Tree or any other store it is imperative that we use our coupons ethically!
A lot of website are posting the above REDPLUM.COM coupon and telling people to use it at the Dollar Tree on Disney Items, making them free. The above coupon was NOT intended for Disney pencils, stickers or any other Disney product other than vitamins.
If we read the fine print of the above coupon you will see the following: 
This coupon is to be redeemed by Nature Smart. Nature Smart is a Vitamin ONLY company. Even though this coupon states it can be used on ANY, the retailer will NOT BE PAID if it is used on anything OTHER than vitamins. Dollar Tree does not sell Disney or Marvel Vitamins, at least at any store I have visited!
Use but don’t ABUSE our couponing privileges!!
Last year Rite Aid decided to change the coupon policy to no longer allow BOGO coupons on BOGO sales, they also quit letting us use (2) coupons on BOGO sales. Well here is another change that will really be limiting my time in Rite Aid!! I am disappointed to let you now the changes in the +UP Program. This is not supposed to start until next week, but some areas may see these changes this week.
“+UP Rewards may not be redeemed until 6am local time the next day after issuance. All +UP Rewards expire two weeks after issuance date unless specified otherwise on receipt. +UP Rewards must be used in one transaction and any unused portion shall be forfeited. +UP Reward not valid on all items.”
***This is NOT confirmed in all areas but +UP Rewards may be loaded to your Wellness + Card and no longer print on your receipt. You can however choose to have your rewards printed.
What does this mean to couponers?
Well basically it means we will no longer get to do GREAT same day scenarios:( I am not sure about you, but I will be highly unlikely to make more than one trip to Rite Aid a week! It would have to be a SUPER deal!
Another Change:
Starting August 30, Rite Aid Video Values will be tied to the free loyalty program wellness+, making it even easier to use all of Rite Aid’s savings programs. Existing members of wellness+ who wish to check out the new Video Values offers will only need to enter their current wellness+ user name and password to access the resulting printable offers.
CVS just released a printable “OFFICIAL” Coupon Policy! YAY!! Maybe this will clear up any questions! You can go HERE to print this and add it to your binder! (Thanks to Michael for emailing)
CVS/pharmacy Coupon Policy
The use of ExtraBucks®, CVS/pharmacy and third-party manufacturer coupons is
accepted in our retail stores in accordance with the following guidelines.
General guidelines to further understand the application of CVS/pharmacy coupons
(ExtraBucks and ExtraCare® 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.
• CVS/pharmacy does not currently accept coupon bar code images displayed on
a smartphone, iPhone, Droid etc.
• The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction.
Sales tax must be paid if required by state law.
• Certain CVS/pharmacy coupons may be subject to state sales tax rules similar to
third-party manufacturer coupons and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon
price
o Third-party manufacturer coupons are coupons issued by a third party and
sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price.
• Language at the bottom of CVS/pharmacy coupons provides specific coupon
acceptance rules.
• Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the
discretion of CVS/pharmacy management.
Sale Items
• CVS/pharmacy will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
• CVS/pharmacy will not accept percent off coupons for sale and promotional
items.
• In the event that any item’s price is less than the value of the coupon,
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.
Multiple Coupons
• CVS/pharmacy accepts one third-party manufacturer coupon and applicable
CVS/pharmacy coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by
either coupon offer.
• The number of third-party manufacturer coupons used in a transaction may not
exceed the number of items in the transaction.
• The coupon amount will 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).
• CVS/pharmacy 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.
• CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.
Internet/Print at Home Coupons
• CVS/pharmacy accepts valid internet/print at home coupons containing a
barcode.
• CVS/pharmacy will not accept reproductions or rebates.
CVS will no longer be accepting a BOGO Coupon with a Cents off Coupon:( This is as of July 2011!
However, my store allowed this on Sunday, but I expect not to be able to do so in the future!
To see the upcoming CVS ad go HERE
Thanks Cheryl at Simply CVS!
I hate to have to tell you this, but unfortunately (you can probably thank TLC for it) Rite Aid CHANGED the Coupon Policy!! The worst part of the change to me is..they will NO longer let you use a BOGO coupon with on a BOGO sale!!! I know I just told you in recent classes that you could do this and get BOTH items FREE! Thats what happens sometimes, policies change! When I told you that,, it was the policy! Here is the new policy! You can Print it HERE. Don’t hold your breath, because I am sure more stores will be changing policies!
