Comments on: Target: Deals and freebies for this week

By: Honey

Honey — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:41:33 +0000

I too had a problem last week, for the first time. It was with a lot of the trial size items (I think I was buying axe and crystal light etc) that were priced .99 and I was trying to use the $1 off coupons. The manager was helping the cashier, and I had to sit there and have her take about 15 items off my order because she refused to take the coupons. She was very nice, but said they couldn’t take them. I plan to call to get a copy of the policy. I do not have a cell phone so I can’t just call while I’m in line. But this does not seem right to me. I am not trying to get overage…just to use a coupon.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:07:07 +0000

Ugh. Just got back from Target (Upland, CA) and they wouldn’t take my coupons for trial size itmes even though my coupons didn’t exclude trial size items. I asked to speak to the manager and she was absolutely no help. She refused to deal with the coupons. I left the store with nothing. : (

By: amy

amy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:14:57 +0000

Just found a deal in our Target (northern va) this week that others might be able to find elsewhere. A value double pack of Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereals on clearance for $2.74. The kicker is they each had a peel-off coupon on them for a free half gallon of silk soymilk (any flavor). From Kashi’s website you can get 2- $1.50 off any cereal coupons (if you haven’t already printed or used them on a previous purchase)–I bought 2 packs….so I got 4 boxes of cereal plus the 2 soymilks (and bought the organic kind which was priced $3.99) for only $1.24.

Ummm…I don’t know if this helps, but our softsoaps were on the back-side ends of an aisle (not the same aisle the “non-value” handsoaps were on, but a few ends away). It wasn’t very clearly marked (the sign said softsoap value packs and the irish spring packs were included–the only softsoap products that where specifically marked on the product packaging as a value pack where their body washes), but I decided to be brave and tried getting the twin packs of the softsoap ensemble replacement bases (that the coupons posted here where for) anyway and I was handed a gift card . hope that helps someone out there!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:28:47 +0000

Had trouble today as well. The cashier wouldn’t take it since it wasn’t the item pictured, even though here in Hawaii the trial sizes are priced higher than $1 so there’s no overage to contend with.

Just called corporate because I couldn’t from the store, and they are following up with coupons in the mail, a phone call to the store, and an email with the policy to me for future use.

The kicker – when the cashier called over the manager, she refused to read the coupon because the print was too small for her to bother. She had reading glasses hanging from her neck, so there was no excuse, and they were printed very clearly. That’s just lazy to me!

I love Target’s customer service though, and next time I’ll have the number programmed and ready to go!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:34:30 +0000

My Target was full of coupon cops today, as they would not accept any of the coupons on the trial sizes, nor adjust them down…the lady in front of me even had the corporate letter in-hand and the manager said, “if it won’t scan, we will NOT accept it.”

They also refused to let me use the BOGO and the $1.00 coupon on 2 bottles of Joint Juice..this is the first time I’ve had a problem doing this.

This economy sure has made couponing harder!

By: Matt Gerry

Matt Gerry — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:44:34 +0000

My target doesn’t have the softsoap in the size that gives the gift cards. I have been checking …but with no luck.

I did yesterday buy $17 worth of stuff and paid $2.65 after coupons….that feels good!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:10:01 +0000

I was not able to print 2 of the Softsoap coupons. I hit the “back” button like usual, but nothing happened. Anyone know how to get 2 of these?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:07:30 +0000

To any one but in particular to the so cal and the bakersfield poster (I have lived and do live in those places) the best thing to do is call the corprate number.1.800.440.0680 I was having the same problem and called corp. the emailed me a copy of the coupon policy that says they WILL do a price adjust not just on Target store coupons but also on Manufacture coupons and unless it specifically says exculeds trial or travel size or it states on blah blah blah oz.s and over only, then they HAVE to accept it and adjust the price. and the lady I talked to said if I had any problems in the store to call her back while there. They also sent me a $10 target Gift card for calling and so politely and specifically telling her excatly what happened and what about the situation that I knew was wrong and that the store manger I went too went against her own comp. policies. don’t be rude just be factual and let them know you use copuns to save money and still get the best for your family and if Target isn’t like minded you have no problem shopping else where. they are like minded and of course don’t want to lose your buisness. ALSO just FYI the lady I talked to said that the store ad’s that they show online has even more deals and sales in it then the printed ones that come in the sunday paper or your mail. So remember to check the online ad’s as well if your not already

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:33:38 +0000

The 3 Target stores in Bakersfield,CA won’t let you use more than 1 coupon per item, doesn’t matter if 1 is from Target and the other is from the manufacterer. I have bought .99 items with the $1 coupon, they just don’t give you change back. Seems to me none of my local Targets like taking any kind of coupon at all.

By: Lea

Lea — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:46:18 +0000

Gwenn,

I am also in Florida and found the Joint Juice along the back wall near the refrigerated section. It is not on the same aisle with the sodas, but is in a separate area where you will also find Gatorade and other bottled drinks. Hope that helps!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:48:47 +0000

Well at my Target (So. Cal) I was not allowed to use coupons on the trial sized products because they were priced under $1 and she said they don’t price adjust. I however was able to get the trial sized Cottonelle wipes that were priced at .99 but the $1 coupon was a Target coupon so I’m not sure if the cashier just didn’t catch it or if it was because it was a Target coupon. I didn’t see any trial sized Nexcare bandages but the regular sized had a price cut of $1.43 so I got 20 bandages for .43 cents and the may was at a price cut of $2.04 so I got my mayo for .04 cents! Not bad overall!

By: patti

patti — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:31:26 +0000

Why is this softsoap $6? Anyways, I brought 2 up to the register and one rang $5.97 and one rang $6. Both bottles were exactly the same, so the cashier voided out the $5.97 bottle and rang the $6 one twice giving me the $5 gift card deal. I could only get one manu coupon to print at home but I did combine that with 2 of the $2 target coupons on this deal. This must be some fantastic kind of magical handsoap for that price.

By: jen b

jen b — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:58:27 +0000

My transaction with the diaper deal did not work because I accidentally grabbed a wrong size Pull-ups. I had a horrible time getting it straightened out to get my $5 gift card, including some attitude from the manager. I left almost in tears. It will probably be a while before I grace the entrance of Target again, no matter how good the deal.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:11:34 +0000

I just left Target and was told I could not use my coupons on the trial size items b/c they were less than the value of the coupon. I showed the manager an email I had from Target Corporate and they grudgingly adjusted the value of the coupon. Usually they tell me the item has to be the one in the picture on Target coupons- which is ridiculous!

One question I have is this: If an item on the shelf has a coupon on it to save .75 cents now and I have another manufacturer coupon to save $1 on the same item, can I use both coupons if the item costs say $5? I know you can if the one is a target coupon but what if both are manufacturer coupons?

By: katherine walrath

katherine walrath — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:18:59 +0000

Does anyone have a link to their corporate coupon policy? thanks

By: April Whitacre

April Whitacre — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:15:49 +0000

The aquafresh toothpaste coupons don’t seem to be working.

By: monica

monica — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:08:19 +0000

My Target coupons very rarely work….even the ones I print off THEIR computer in THEIR store.

By: The Coupon "High" Mome

The Coupon "High" Mome — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:27:30 +0000

You can also get free Nescafe Tasters Choice Stick packs for free at Target too. Check http://thecouponhigh.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-nescafe-tasters-choice-stick-pack.html

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:58:57 +0000

Kim,
If you need GoodNites for a boy, check stores right now! They are discontinuing the current boxer style ones and coming out with a new type. My grocery store (Weis) and our local Amelia’s discount grocery had them 1/2 price!

By: mommymakingmoney lei

mommymakingmoney lei — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:10:14 +0000

i can find the rene coupon.