Dollar Tree Coupon Policy

So while I was away many things changed in the couponing world, one being that Dollar Tree now accepts manufacturer coupons! Now all of us couponers will have stories such as: "Back when I began/first started couponing . . ."   :-D    Below is a copy of Dollar Tree's coupon acceptance policy. You can print this off to keep with you while you shop by clicking THIS LINK (scroll down to see the Coupon Acceptance Policy section). Have any of you tried couponing at the Dollar Tree yet? Do you have a great score that you'd like to share? If so, share it in the comment section; we'd all love to see it!

COUPON ACCEPTANCE POLICY

Manufacturer Coupons

• We accept Manufacturer Coupons only. We do not accept retailer specific coupons, such as those of Target, Wal-Mart, etc
• We do not accept photocopies of coupons. Coupons must be intact and not altered or modified in any way.
• Coupons can only be used in stores, must be presented at time of purchase and cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
• Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, color, etc.) and be presented prior to the expiration date printed on the coupon.
• We accept only one (1) Manufacturer Coupon per single item purchased.
• We accept coupons for over a dollar on a single item but the coupon value will be reduced to the purchase price of the item.
• We cannot give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase price of the item.
• Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get one free (for example, Buy One Get One Free offers).
• Any applicable sales tax must be paid by consumer.
• We reserve the right to accept, refuse or limit the use of any coupon.
• This policy is subject to all local, state and federal laws and regulations where applicable.
• These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Dollar Tree (Manufacturer and Internet Coupons).

Internet Coupons

• We accept up to two (2) Internet Coupons per household per day.
• Internet Coupons must be a “Manufacturer Coupon,” have a valid expiration date and a valid remit address for the manufacturer.
• We do not accept Internet Coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements.
• Duplicated (photocopies) Internet Coupons will not be accepted. Each Internet Coupon must have a different serial number.

Have any of you tried using coupon at the Dollar Tree yet? Do you have a great score that you'd like to share? If so, share it in the comment section; we'd all love to see it!

More Saving Resources: Smartsource Printed Coupon Letter

Are you having troubles using Smartsource printable coupons at your local retailer? Well, even if you aren't currently having issues you may still want to print out this letter from Smartsource to share with your retailer!

This letter helps retailers identify the legitimate coupons printed off of the internet by explaining Smartsource printed coupons and providing an example. There is even a phone number in the letter for if the retailer has any questions! 

Click HERE to download the Smartsource to Retailer Letter!

Grocery Stores: Crest Foods Shopping Reminders

Here is a list of reminders for when you're shopping at Crest Foods Stores!

• Crest does not publish weekly sales flyers so check out our forum/blog for updates on deals. If you see a deal at Crest.....let us know so we can share or post it in our forum.
• Crest does not double coupons.
• Crest accepts internet coupons BUT will not accept internet coupons for "free" items or coupons over $3.00 off an item.
• Some Crest locations give overage, others price adjust the coupon if the value of the coupon is higher than the item's sale price.
• ALWAYS check expirations dates. Many times an item will be on sale for CHEAP because it is about to expire.
• Crest's pricing is comparable to Walmart. They are lower on some things and higher on others so it pretty much evens out.
• Crest offers GREAT values on meat compared to Walmart and Homeland's regular prices.
• Crest does not allow stacking of coupons (can't use a Crest store coupon and a manufacturer's coupon together to purchase one single product)

Thanks, Consumer Queen

Crest Foods Policy on Printable Coupons

So I recently discovered that there is a Crest Foods grocery store right down the street from my house. Now I have never heard anything of Crest so I snooped around their website until I found a policy on using printable coupons at their stores. Now some of the content did strike me as odd and at times down right false, but it's their policy and we have to go by it.

Click HERE to print the pdf policy at home!

Here is what their policy says for printable coupon usage at their store. *Please note, this policy is dated June 7th, 2010.*

Internet Coupon Acceptance Store Policy

[Crest Foods] accepts legitimate printable coupons that consumers receive via retailer and manufacturer websites and email campaigns, through interactive advertising and promotions on web publisher sites, and from legitimate online coupon sites. We recognize that our customers are increasingly turning to the Internet to find coupons. In an effort to make using printable coupons a positive experience, we have created these store policies and consumer guidelines to help consumers and store personnel alike prevent the abuse of these promotions.

Printable Coupons…

• Always scan properly at the register. Legitimate printable coupons are delivered using special software designed to print a properly rendered barcode on the coupon. [Crest Foods] will only accept printable coupons if they scan properly at checkout.

• Will not be for “free” product. It is an industry practice not to produce printable coupons for free product. Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other values that have a purchase requirement are acceptable. “Free product” coupons should always be pre-printed and sent via postal mail or published in media, and printed double-sided and/or on security paper. [Crest Foods] will not accept “FREE product” printable coupons.

• Will not be for a high value relative to the cost of the item. For example, a $2 off coupon will be acceptable for a product that normally sells for $5 or more, but a $2 off printable coupon for a product that sells for $2.25 is unlikely to be legitimate. [Crest Foods] will not accept coupons for more than 75% of a product’s value. We will not accept coupons internet or otherwise for $3.00 and over.

• Usually have short expiration dates. Some coupons may have longer expiration dates, but most expire 30-45 days after you print them. [Crest Foods] receives information about valid printable coupon expiration dates and may reject coupons that have altered expiration dates.

• Never appear on screen. All legitimate printable coupons are sent directly to the printer after clicking on a link in your web browser or email. A legitimate coupon is never sent as a graphic or PDF or sent in a Word document.

• Are never copied, sold or traded. Nearly all coupons are “non-transferable” meaning they should not be photocopied or scanned and distributed to others. Coupons are never sold and you should not pay for someone’s “time to clip” or other service fee. You should always print the coupon yourself directly from the website or email that is offering it. Only then can you ensure you are printing a legitimate coupon.  Coupons  may  be rejected if they appear out of proportion or blurry, or are obvious duplicates.

• Are nearly always printed using the same technology and therefore have a standard format, with very specific security features, including a unique serial code.  Coupons may be rejected if they appear to have been altered in any way.

• Can be checked for validity at http://www.veri-fi.com.

Grocery Stores: Publix Shopping Reminders

Here is a list I made for my Publix shopping when I lived down in Florida. This is a simple list of hints and tips to remember while shopping!

Publix . . .

• accepts local competitor coupons - see store for list of competitors
• accepts one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon per product
• you can request a raincheck if a sale product is out of stock
• adjust coupons down if it exceeds the product value
• no longer accepts Albertons meat coupons - Publix carries a different grade of meat than Albertsons
• accepts one competitor $ off $$ coupon per purchase
• competitor coupons are entered manually, while manufacturer coupons are scanned
• you must have equal or more products than manufacturer coupons
• The register beeps for two reasons: a) more manufacturer coupons than products (which you will need "filler items") and b) redeeming over $50.00 in manufacturer coupon (this simply requires a managers override)

Homeland Coupon Policy

 I remember shopping at Homeland when I was a little girl, not with coupons, I was young and had yet discovered the way of the coupon; but now I know about coupons and have a copy of Homeland's Coupon Policy! Be sure to print & take the policy with you before the next time you shop there!

From the Website:

Homeland One Card

The One Card For Rewards! 

~The One Card for double coupons
~ The One Card for automatic sweepstakes entries
~ The One Card for automatic instant rebates
~ The One Card for Upromise
~ The One Card for Dollar$ for School$
~ The One Card to get lost keys returned to you
~ The One Card enabling you to receive periodic money saving mailers.

Homeland respects your privacy. We pledge that we will not release your information to any list service or manufacturer, and that the information will be held in the strictest confidence within our company! Your privacy will be protected!

Coupon Policy:

As part of Homeland's dedication to providing its customers a quality shopping experience at a low cost, we accept valid coupons according to the policy below. These guidelines are subject to change at any time.
General Guidelines
~ Expired coupons, photocopied coupons, or coupons for items not carried in our store will not be accepted.
~ Valid internet coupons will be accepted. We reserve the right to limit or reject internet coupons.
~ The number of coupons cannot exceed the number of items in the transaction, nor can the value of the coupons exceed the current purchase price of the items in the transaction. If the coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.

~ Customers must pay sales tax as required by state law.
~ Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
~ Coupons should have a scannable bar code.
~ Coupons must be redeemed for items indicated on the coupon.
~ Coupons must be presented with the item being scanned to facilitate a speedier checkout.
~ We reserve the right to limit the number of coupons.
~ Offer good for a limited time only.
Doubling Coupons
~ Manufacturers' coupons with a face value of $1.00 or less will be doubled when customers use their rewards card. Coupons with a face value greater than $1.00 will be redeemed at face value.
~ Doubling is limited to one like-item coupon per family, per day. Additional like-item coupons will be redeemed at face value.
~ The doubling amount cannot exceed the current purchase price of the merchandise. If the doubled coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ Carbonated beverage, soda pop, cigarette, beer, retailer, in-store, free-item, and coupons stating "do not double" cannot be doubled.
Multiple Coupons
~ Only one valid manufacturer and one valid Homeland coupon can be accepted for the purchase of a single item. If the coupons' combined value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ For in-store coupons valued at a flat dollar amount off total purchase, the specified total purchase must be attained after all other coupons and discounts have been applied.
Sale Items
~ Valid coupons are accepted for sale items.
~ The value of the coupon cannot exceed the current purchase price of the item. If the coupon's value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.
~ When items are priced at Buy One Get One FREE, one coupon can be used per item, but the net purchase price cannot fall below $0.00 for the items when the coupons are applied. Only one applicable coupon can be doubled. If the coupons' combined value is greater than the current purchase price, no cash back will be given and it will not be applied to the remaining balance of the transaction.

General Sweepstakes Rules

Periodically Homeland runs sweepstakes where our customers can win gift cards, freezers, trips, or other prizes. When these sweepstakes are happening you are automatically entered every time you use your One Card during the automatic entry period. Below are the general rules for sweepstakes. These rules may be modified or added to depending on the sweepstakes so be sure to see the complete rules for a specific sweepstakes at your Homeland Store.

1. Prizes cannot be assigned, transferred, changed, nor redeemed for cash value.
2. Limit one prize per individual.
3. No substitution of prizes permitted.
4. Winners must be able to be notified by telephone and/or U. S. Mail.
5. Non-response by the winner within 10 business days serves as a decline of the prize. Another winner will be selected until the prize is awarded.
6. Participation is open to regional residents that are 18 years-of-age or older at the time of entry. Promotions are not open to employees of HAC, Inc., or Associated Wholesale Grocers, their subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, related companies, representatives, advertising and promotional agencies, or family members of the forenamed residing in the same household. Proof of age, eligibility and identity must be furnished upon request. Restrictions may apply.
7. Winner must sign an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release upon request. Winner and companions give their permission to have their name, photograph, and/or likeness used for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. HAC, Inc., Associated Wholesale Grocers, their employees, agents, and officers, their advertising, promotional and public relations agencies are not responsible for any injuries or illnesses claimed to be caused by winner's use or acceptance of prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Claims are subject to verification by HAC, Inc., and Associates Wholesale Grocers, and all decisions are final. By participating in this promotion, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
8. For winner information please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Homeland Stores; PO Box 25008; Oklahoma City, OK 73125

One Card Registration Form

Complete a One Card registration form to print and bring to your Homeland Store by clicking here.

Update My One Card Information

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