family legacy
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2010 21:10:56 GMT -5
Posts: 177
|
Post by family legacy on Jan 29, 2011 12:08:58 GMT -5
Questions:
What is VV? What is Von's? What are SV coupons?
|
|
FreeSalsa
Well-Known Member
Joined: Dec 27, 2010 18:43:26 GMT -5
Posts: 1,013
|
Post by FreeSalsa on Jan 29, 2011 12:15:52 GMT -5
Dancin, I also helped myself to the Safeway coupon books at the CS desk when the reps were away and too busy helping other customers. I also asked for some and they were happy to give me ONE at a time. Maybe they are trying to keep from running out of them like last time.
|
|
FreeSalsa
Well-Known Member
Joined: Dec 27, 2010 18:43:26 GMT -5
Posts: 1,013
|
Post by FreeSalsa on Jan 29, 2011 12:20:21 GMT -5
Questions: What is VV? What is Von's? What are SV coupons? VV=Video Values coupon. You can watch advertisements on RiteAid's web site and then print these coupons afterward. Vons is a Safeway store in Southern California. If you mean SW coupons, Safeway (Vons) has a coupon book out right now with a football on the cover. Check at the customer service desk for it. It has a bunch of coupons in it, including for Chex Mix which are on sale at Walgreens today and Rite Aid now in Southern California and starting tomorrow everywhere else.
|
|
constanz22
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:32:17 GMT -5
Posts: 4,219
|
Post by constanz22 on Jan 29, 2011 12:29:56 GMT -5
FreeSalsa There is a new Dixie VV coupon for February VV's which are up now. The one you used was probably January, so, if you go watch the video, you should be able to print it. Yes, there is a 4/20 for watching all of the "Beauty" videos. There is also a $2 bonus coupon for watching all of the "Winter Values" (like 10).
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 12:30:21 GMT -5
Thank you Suzi, for the detailed recap. I just hope I have the time and energy to get all the deals. There are so many this week I'm getting confused and can't figure the best way to make it all work. I don't have any UPs to start with so I have to sit down and figure out how I'm going to do it. I think it will start with the Chex Mix $5/15 and pay $5 (I have 10 coupons) and end with the Neuragen rebate so I get that $5 back. No worries, I'll figure it out. Meanwhile I'll try my Vons/Safeway again and see if I can get 6 more books for the Walgreens Chex Mix deal today. Also, did you buy your Ranchers Reserve meat at Vons/Safeway? Is there a $4/20 coupon around from Rite Aid? I haven't heard anyone mention one and it would go well with the $5/15. I printed a RA Dixie Q about a week ago during the TP deal. Can I print another or is it one per customer? FreeSalsa: There is a $4/$20 for watching several "Beauty Videos" on the Rite Aid Video Value site. There are also a $2/1 any non-pharmacy purchase when you earn 10 credits by watching various videos (upper left hand corner of the VV page), and (2) $1/1 any non-pharmacy purchase (lower left hand corner of the VV home page - I think). That's $8 in FREE RA MONEY!! Don't forget that the Coriciden and the Afrin are both money makers with insert Qs and February Video Value Qs. Afrin 5.99 -2.00 VV Q -3.00 Insert Q (1/2 SS EXPIRES ON SUNDAY) .99 OOP --> $4 UPs Coriciden 5.99 -2.00 VV Q -2.00 IP (link on frugalsuz's blog) 1.99 OOP --> $4 UPs There were some problems with the expiration dates on the Afrin Ups, but hopefully they'll have that fixed by tomorrow. HTH
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 12:37:49 GMT -5
TARGET/KRAFT SHREDDED CHEESE DEAL ALERT: This start TOMORROW. $4.00 (2) Kraft Shredded Cheese (8 oz) - 1.25 (1) $1.25/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese (Target IP) - 1 print per computer www.target.com (scroll down to "Coupon Savings" on the left hand side of the page) - 1.00 (1) $1/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese (1/23 SS) or Safeway Booklet 1.75 OOP or $.88/bag or $1.76/lb. This is not as good as when suzi was able to get them for free at Food 4 Less, but it's about as good as I can do where I live. HAPPY HOUNDING!!
|
|
hopetoberich
Established Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 15:31:10 GMT -5
Posts: 403
|
Post by hopetoberich on Jan 29, 2011 12:40:46 GMT -5
I have a Von's coupon book! DH took me to Vegas for a week and he picked one up that i didn't even see. I did NO couponing all week, just too many all you can eat places. I wasn't in coupon mode so didn't think to grab any in the store. Anyway, i love Von's so much cheaper than the store's in PA and good quality too. Vegas is great for a break from real life, but those slot machines rob you blind...omg.
|
|
hopetoberich
Established Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 15:31:10 GMT -5
Posts: 403
|
Post by hopetoberich on Jan 29, 2011 12:44:27 GMT -5
Can any one run through the deals for this coming week, i am so "out of it". TIA
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 13:18:49 GMT -5
Can any one run through the deals for this coming week, i am so "out of it". TIA hopetoberich: There are just tooo many to list and I don't remember which stores you'd be interested in, but here are some blogs that you can go to that might help you: frugalsuz.blogspot.com (the best at all three major drug chains) iheartcvs.com iheartriteaid.com iheartwags.com There is A LOT going on at Rite Aid starting tomorrow; but like I said, I can't remember if you even have a Rite Aid. If you have a particular store that you shop at A LOT (like one of the major drug chains) the best place to get the latest and greatest (besides scrolling back through the posts here) is to go to hotcouponworld.com and read through the most recent posts for that particular store relating to the ad that starts tomorrow. Sorry that I can't be more helpful.
|
|
hopetoberich
Established Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 15:31:10 GMT -5
Posts: 403
|
Post by hopetoberich on Jan 29, 2011 13:27:39 GMT -5
ok, i have all the stores, but if you say RA then thats where i will head first
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 13:35:43 GMT -5
ok, i have all the stores, but if you say RA then thats where i will head first hopetoberich: If you read through the last three or so pages of posts you will learn A LOT about Rite Aid. There area several food items that are buy $15 worth and get a $5UPs. Items included are the Lays Stax which are $1 and giving a $1 UP, the Chex Mix which is $2/$3 and giving a $1 UP, Edys Ice Cream which is $2.99 and giving a $2 UP. The Get $5UP when you buy $15 is a limit of ONE PER CARD. Dixie Paper Plates are BOGO @ $3.99. There is a $3/2 VV coupon and there is a $1 coupon in your Safeway booklet that we're thinking will work with the deal. These are part of the buy $15/Get $5 UP too. Afrin and Coriciden are UPs MMs with MCs and VV Qs. Okay that ought to get you started. HTH
|
|
jdnstl
Familiar Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2010 10:21:56 GMT -5
Posts: 949
|
Post by jdnstl on Jan 29, 2011 13:51:48 GMT -5
hound alert - if you aren't going to use your quaker oatmeal q's that were in the 1/2 RP i'd really appreciate them!! the instant oatmeal will be on sale at CVS starting next sunday & i want to be prepared!!
|
|
|
Post by picghaw on Jan 29, 2011 15:46:34 GMT -5
Just saw this on iheartwags: Arnicare Pain Relief Gel 2.6 oz $5.99 get $6 RR This is a monthly deal that starts 1/30. Erica also has a link to a $2/1 pdf. Happy Hounding Hey ladies, I was wondering about the pdf Q. The Omega Smart had a similar pdf Q and the Walgreen's that I went to thought it was "reproduced and/or copied" and refused to take it. They do accept stuff from IP from RP, SS, Coupons.com cos those sites trademarks are printed all over the Qs. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks.
|
|
AJ CouponGG
Junior Member
Mrs G Always looking to save $
Joined: Jan 2, 2011 17:22:57 GMT -5
Posts: 125
|
Post by AJ CouponGG on Jan 29, 2011 15:49:57 GMT -5
AJ (I get confused with you & greengirl, so I'll stick to AJ Hope you don't mind), I sent you a PM. Holy smokes Kathy! that sure is bad that a mail carrier would do that. Meijer shoppers - time to stock up on Kraft cheese. Cheese is on sale for $1.67. Buy 5 or 6, use 2 or 3 $1/2 Qs, get $3 OYNO. Comes to 67c each. Kraft singles are ½ price, so it should be super cheap with the $1/1 IP. Lol pubbler-I know I just noticed there is a GreenGirl....I will see if it will let me change my name to AJ CouponGreenGirl.
|
|
AJ CouponGG
Junior Member
Mrs G Always looking to save $
Joined: Jan 2, 2011 17:22:57 GMT -5
Posts: 125
|
Post by AJ CouponGG on Jan 29, 2011 15:50:33 GMT -5
I am visiting my parents for a few days and they have a Kroger so I'm sorting through doing coupon matchups to take advantage of the wonderful deals you ladies have been posting for their big sale. Thanks for laying scenarios.
|
|
AJ CouponGG
Junior Member
Mrs G Always looking to save $
Joined: Jan 2, 2011 17:22:57 GMT -5
Posts: 125
|
Post by AJ CouponGG on Jan 29, 2011 15:59:33 GMT -5
Pubbler-I figured it out YAY!!! AJ is back in my name.
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 16:05:19 GMT -5
Just saw this on iheartwags: Arnicare Pain Relief Gel 2.6 oz $5.99 get $6 RR This is a monthly deal that starts 1/30. Erica also has a link to a $2/1 pdf. Happy Hounding Hey ladies, I was wondering about the pdf Q. The Omega Smart had a similar pdf Q and the Walgreen's that I went to thought it was "reproduced and/or copied" and refused to take it. They do accept stuff from IP from RP, SS, Coupons.com cos those sites trademarks are printed all over the Qs. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks. picghaw: Well, your WAGs is right cuz they ARE reproduced/copied; but they are "legal copies" and as far as I know, they will be honored by the manufacturer. If your WAGs does not want to accept them, there is really nothing that you can do about it, but most of the pdfs that we get (from frugalsuz and Erica at the 'iheart' sites) are legal to copy and use.
|
|
momof2
New Member
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 11:15:06 GMT -5
Posts: 24
|
Post by momof2 on Jan 29, 2011 16:12:00 GMT -5
Hoping someone can help me....I had read the below scenario on here but didn't get any of my UPs. Was this just a regional thing or was this supposed to be everywhere? Was this deal in the ad? I couldn't seem to find it, but alot of time deals are posted on here that I don't see in the ad and I still get the UPs. Most people are buying (4) Edys and (2) Dixie Plates to get them to the $15 needed and getting 5UPs + (2UPs x 4) = 13 UPs. There is a $3/2 Dixie Plates VV Q that will bring down your OOP. $11.96 (4) Edys 3.99 (2) Dixie Plates (on sale BOGO I believe) 15.95 - 3.00 Dixie VV Q 12.95 OOP --> $13UPs Read more: notmsnmoney.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wir&action=display&thread=51&page=88#ixzz1CNlfEtOl
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 16:13:24 GMT -5
Pubbler-I figured it out YAY!!! AJ is back in my name. YEAH!! Our AJ is back as AJ. Some of the gals changed their names when coming over here and geez, seeing as I suffer from a very bad case of CRS, it's bad enough trying to remember who is who. Just as I was starting to remember real names vs screen names on the MSN board, some of you went and changed it up on me. It never ever occurred to me to change my screen name. I don't think I'd ever want to be known as anyone except who I am - dancinmama!!
|
|
constanz22
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:32:17 GMT -5
Posts: 4,219
|
Post by constanz22 on Jan 29, 2011 16:15:46 GMT -5
Hoping someone can help me....I had read the below scenario on here but didn't get any of my UPs. Was this just a regional thing or was this supposed to be everywhere? Was this deal in the ad? I couldn't seem to find it, but alot of time deals are posted on here that I don't see in the ad and I still get the UPs. Most people are buying (4) Edys and (2) Dixie Plates to get them to the $15 needed and getting 5UPs + (2UPs x 4) = 13 UPs. There is a $3/2 Dixie Plates VV Q that will bring down your OOP. $11.96 (4) Edys 3.99 (2) Dixie Plates (on sale BOGO I believe) 15.95 - 3.00 Dixie VV Q 12.95 OOP --> $13UPs Read more: notmsnmoney.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wir&action=display&thread=51&page=88#ixzz1CNlfEtOlDepending on what part of the country you are in, the sale at RA doesn't start until TOMORROW! Southern California has different sale dates and I think that's where the reports are coming from...
|
|
momof2
New Member
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 11:15:06 GMT -5
Posts: 24
|
Post by momof2 on Jan 29, 2011 16:19:44 GMT -5
OMG I'm such a moron then! I get the RA ad early and I was looking at it as if it was todays ad, so I didn't even bother to grab an ad at the store and verify. UGGG. Do you think they'd be willing to return everything tomorrow on my receipt (without the product) and just re ring it so I could get the UPs? Guess it doesn't matter too much I had UPs expiring today, but still stinks! I'm definitely digging into the ice cream now to soothe away my mistake!
|
|
|
Post by picghaw on Jan 29, 2011 17:01:54 GMT -5
picghaw: Well, your WAGs is right cuz they ARE reproduced/copied; but they are "legal copies" and as far as I know, they will be honored by the manufacturer. If your WAGs does not want to accept them, there is really nothing that you can do about it, but most of the pdfs that we get (from frugalsuz and Erica at the 'iheart' sites) are legal to copy and use. Thanks dancinmama. I know there are legal as I can trace them back to the MF sites. Both Arnicare and Omega have the exact same pdf online, but I guess there is no way to prove it. This week seems like I should sit it out....unless I want to spend a bit of OOP which I don't.
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 17:09:23 GMT -5
picghaw: Well, your WAGs is right cuz they ARE reproduced/copied; but they are "legal copies" and as far as I know, they will be honored by the manufacturer. If your WAGs does not want to accept them, there is really nothing that you can do about it, but most of the pdfs that we get (from frugalsuz and Erica at the 'iheart' sites) are legal to copy and use. Thanks dancinmama. I know there are legal as I can trace them back to the MF sites. Both Arnicare and Omega have the exact same pdf online, but I guess there is no way to prove it. This week seems like I should sit it out....unless I want to spend a bit of OOP which I don't. picghaw: Using coupons is similar to playing poker in that you have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Don't feel bad about sitting it out; when the deals are not good, that's EXACTLY what you should do.
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 17:19:12 GMT -5
OMG I'm such a moron then! I get the RA ad early and I was looking at it as if it was todays ad, so I didn't even bother to grab an ad at the store and verify. UGGG. Do you think they'd be willing to return everything tomorrow on my receipt (without the product) and just re ring it so I could get the UPs? Guess it doesn't matter too much I had UPs expiring today, but still stinks! I'm definitely digging into the ice cream now to soothe away my mistake! OMG. You can ask. Since the RA ad starts on Fridays in Southern CA, we start talking about the deals as soon as THEY can start doing them cuz sometimes things are happening with the UPs that aren't apparent from the ad - like STARTING TOMORROW, the Lays and Chex Mix are giving one UP per package even though that isn't indicated in the ad. Now ya know.
|
|
momof2
New Member
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 11:15:06 GMT -5
Posts: 24
|
Post by momof2 on Jan 29, 2011 17:25:18 GMT -5
Good news! I talked to the store manager about my mistake and she said to bring in the ad and they'll return it and re-ring it tomorrow My brain is gone hah! How do you know about things that aren't in the ad? Is it any Lays that are giving $1 UP? Need to stock up for superbowl since my boys got into my chips already for it....grrr
|
|
constanz22
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:32:17 GMT -5
Posts: 4,219
|
Post by constanz22 on Jan 29, 2011 17:30:34 GMT -5
Good news! I talked to the store manager about my mistake and she said to bring in the ad and they'll return it and re-ring it tomorrow My brain is gone hah! How do you know about things that aren't in the ad? Is it any Lays that are giving $1 UP? Need to stock up for superbowl since my boys got into my chips already for it....grrr That's great news! Good for you! Glad to hear you have an understanding store manager! I was going to tell you to at least ask, cuz, "if you don't ask, the answer is already no". We don't usually know about the "hidden Up deals" until someone buys it and figures it out and reports it somewhere.
|
|
|
Post by picghaw on Jan 29, 2011 17:38:30 GMT -5
picghaw: Using coupons is similar to playing poker in that you have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Don't feel bad about sitting it out; when the deals are not good, that's EXACTLY what you should do. Some deals seem good to me but I don't have the coupons to make my OOP less even though I would get the same amount of RRs back ..... and its the end of the month so I'm apprehensive about spending money. I'm guessing that down the line as I accumulate Q's I'll be able to participate more. Trying to heed your "slow-down" advice Also I am noticing a rotating pattern of the same sale items btw Walgreens & CVS, so maybe there's no need to jump on every sale.
|
|
Opti
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 10:45:38 GMT -5
Posts: 39,694
Location: New Jersey
Mini-Profile Name Color: c28523
Mini-Profile Text Color: 990033
|
Post by Opti on Jan 29, 2011 17:48:01 GMT -5
Today while grocery shopping I did a price check on Welch's Healthy Start juice. I noticed someone had let a couple coupons by it. Do you think that was a good thing to do or should they be recycled?
I agree with whomever left them as $3.69 -$1 off coupon is still too much. I forgot to get vinegar so I'll probably be back at the store before my coupon expires. Should I leave mine by the juice too?
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 17:51:06 GMT -5
picghaw: Using coupons is similar to playing poker in that you have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Don't feel bad about sitting it out; when the deals are not good, that's EXACTLY what you should do. Some deals seem good to me but I don't have the coupons to make my OOP less even though I would get the same amount of RRs back ..... and its the end of the month so I'm apprehensive about spending money. I'm guessing that down the line as I accumulate Q's I'll be able to participate more. Trying to heed your "slow-down" advice Also I am noticing a rotating pattern of the same sale items btw Walgreens & CVS, so maybe there's no need to jump on every sale. picghaw: You've got it!! The sales go in cycles and many times the same products will be featured at all of three of the drug chains within a week or two of each other. A lot of times the manufacturers will put out a REALLY GREAT coupon (one that is far better than norm) about once or twice a year. At the same time, the stores will offer a great sale on that item. That is the time to stockpile that item for the year. An example would be the recent $2.25/1 Finish/Electrosol coupon which gave us a great MM at CVS and was free at WAGs. If you noticed, the very next week there was a coupon for the SAME item and it was $.50/1 or something like that - not very good at all relative to the $2.25. So you are exactly right. You do not need to jump on every sale, but you DO want to try to do the very best ones - those that involve an unusually good coupon or those that are the best MMs. And that is why I try to NAG the newbies about going slowly. If you try to "force" the deals, you'll end up spending a lot more in OOP than you need to. There will ALWAYS be another coupon and another deal. HTH
|
|
dancinmama
Senior Associate
LIVIN' THE DREAM!!
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 20:49:45 GMT -5
Posts: 10,659
|
Post by dancinmama on Jan 29, 2011 17:57:10 GMT -5
Today while grocery shopping I did a price check on Welch's Healthy Start juice. I noticed someone had let a couple coupons by it. Do you think that was a good thing to do or should they be recycled? I agree with whomever left them as $3.69 -$1 off coupon is still too much. I forgot to get vinegar so I'll probably be back at the store before my coupon expires. Should I leave mine by the juice too? This is what we call being a "coupon fairy". If you KNOW that you will not be using the coupon it is really nice to leave them because someone will see them and be buying the product anyway and it will help them out. IF your coupon will not be expiring for another week or two, you might want to hold on to it because MAYBE they'll have a killer sale next week that when combined with your $1/1 Q will be a much better deal. HTH
|
|