Target Savings Thread

[tinytink]

My store is great about coupons. No one has ever questioned them at all. Here's what I bought yesterday.

Regular size chex mix (bought4) $1.99-$1 TQ-.50 MQ= .49/ each
Right Bites 6 ct box (bought 4) sale $1.50-$1/2 MQ= $1/ each
Quaker chewy granola bars (bought 2) $2.29- .50 TQ- $1/2 MQ= $1.29/each
Yogo Bites (bought 2) sale $1.50 - .50 MQ= $1/ each
Toaster Strudels (bought1) $1.97- $1 MQ= .97
Grand Frozen biscuits 12-ct (bought 2)- $1.24- $1 MQ= .24/ each
Suave hairspray $1.97 (not on sale, I just needed this!)
Pink paisley ottoman (bought 2) clearanced 75% $4.98/ each
Glow sticks (bought 2) dollar aisle- $1/ each

total cost for 20 items= $26.14

Lucky you! You would think we are stealing from their personal pockets or something. I point out the fact that the manuf reimburses them for the face value and $.08 for s/h. If they are not smart enough to get onboard with using coupons or getting a great deal well poo on them. They shouldn't take it out on use legit peopole who are trying to stretch a buck.

 

[KayW]

I got the last pink paisley ottoman at my Target for $4.98. It's great in my DDs playroom!

 

[KayW]

Does anyboday know how much the ottomans originally were? Just trying to get an idea of my savings.

 

[ceecee]

Does anyboday know how much the ottomans originally were? Just trying to get an idea of my savings.

$19.99 was the original price. Our target had the metal tables and dish chairs at 75% as well.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

does anyone know where to get any motts applesauce coupons to use at Target?

 

[pbharris4]

tinytink...curious..which NoVa Target did you go to? I shop in several Targets from Fredericksburg up to Chantilly and Springfield area. I have found that the SuperTargets are MUCH better and rarely question coupons, if they do...PRINT OUT AND TAKE a copy of their coupon policy from the internet. Keep it in your purse and whip it out when needed.

According to Target's Coupon Policy (and not all cashiers know this) if you have an item that's say on sale for $.97 and you have a coupon for $1.00 off...the cashier has to manually reduce the coupon in the cash register to the amount of the item. you get it for free, but you can't make $ off of it. My SuperTarget does this..the regular Target..complains. Twice I had a problem with using coupons at a regular Target...the cashier & Guest Service Manager both told they were told not to take my $4.00 off ANY Lysol Freshmatic product pictured. (There was the Start up and also refills pictured) I was trying to use it for a refill which was $4.99 and I'd get it for $.99. Well the cashier & guest services made a huge stink. She wouldn't even scan the damn thing. I KNOW it would have worked. It worked at the SuperTarget. All Targets have updated their registers to beep and alert if a coupon isn't right or something. I called the Manager 9after I went to SuperTarget to get it) and he said in a case like that to ask for the head manager. She should have at least tried to scan it.

Personally, I think the reg. Targets don't want to bother with coupons, BUT if they sell the same item that is in the SuperTarget they HAVE to accept them. IF they still give you a hard time..get the names of the people you spoke with and call corporate.

 

[tinytink]

tinytink...curious..which NoVa Target did you go to? I shop in several Targets from Fredericksburg up to Chantilly and Springfield area. I have found that the SuperTargets are MUCH better and rarely question coupons, if they do...PRINT OUT AND TAKE a copy of their coupon policy from the internet. Keep it in your purse and whip it out when needed.

According to Target's Coupon Policy (and not all cashiers know this) if you have an item that's say on sale for $.97 and you have a coupon for $1.00 off...the cashier has to manually reduce the coupon in the cash register to the amount of the item. you get it for free, but you can't make $ off of it. My SuperTarget does this..the regular Target..complains. Twice I had a problem with using coupons at a regular Target...the cashier & Guest Service Manager both told they were told not to take my $4.00 off ANY Lysol Freshmatic product pictured. (There was the Start up and also refills pictured) I was trying to use it for a refill which was $4.99 and I'd get it for $.99. Well the cashier & guest services made a huge stink. She wouldn't even scan the damn thing. I KNOW it would have worked. It worked at the SuperTarget. All Targets have updated their registers to beep and alert if a coupon isn't right or something. I called the Manager 9after I went to SuperTarget to get it) and he said in a case like that to ask for the head manager. She should have at least tried to scan it.

Personally, I think the reg. Targets don't want to bother with coupons, BUT if they sell the same item that is in the SuperTarget they HAVE to accept them. IF they still give you a hard time..get the names of the people you spoke with and call corporate.

I was at the Springfield Mall Target and I hate it there. They always treat me like I am stealing from them. I am actually helping pay their paycheck by shopping there. I love the Burke store and I've been to the Fredericksburg store because that is where my car dealer is and that store is nice but small(plus they have a Starbucks). I demanded to see their coupon policy but they didn't even have one to show me. It's pretty sad I would have to carry around a copy of their own stores policy. I was actually on the phone with corporate while standing in their guest services department. I got names and filed formal compliants againt the supervisor who was being beyond difficult with me and my purchases.

I understand about the item not being pictured but how about the store Manager actually trying to tell me my $1 off any 2 means I would have to purchase two and I woudl get $1 off each one? HUH??? Really? I tried to explain what the coupon actually meant and she just was not getting it.

 

[Vacation Lover]

My Target had some kids' activity books for 75% off today. They are in the coloring book section, near the books and CDs. I got a Littlest Pet Shop Rub & Color book, Water Wow book, Dora travel size book with crayons, and Barbie Coloring book all for $1-1.50 each.

 

[iamgrumpy]

 

[descovy]

Honestly, we all have coupon fraud to blame for this problem. When folks abuse coupons (using them for wrong items, trying to make money off of them, buying $25 of deoderant for "free" after coupons, and then returning them for CASH, counterfiet & altered coupons, etc., etc.,) it makes it hard for the rest of us who use coupons responsilbly.

You will have mis-informed or mis-understood cashiers and sometimes even managers (especially those who normally don't work the front end) in part because of the blatent fraud that happens EVERY DAY.

As an example, there is a "coupon mom" who comes to my store, kids in tow. Buys dozens of air freshners, crest white strips, deoderant, razors, etc... Everything has a coupon. Then she goes to customer service and RETURNS IT ALL! Gets full dollar amount and walks out with extra CASH. She is defrauding all those manufacturers, and thinks it is okay to teach her children such values. It is soo not cool, I cannot stop her or say anything (but soo wish I could!)

You know why? Because when I was shopping and had a legitimate b1g1 free coupon for Schick Razors, I went for the largest size my coupon would allow.... because my husband *uses* them... not because I was going to return them and pocket $10. And whaddya know, I get an actual MANAGER trying to deny my coupon because it wasn't the same as the photo on the coupon. He was a manager from another department "covering" the front lanes.

Just sayin' ... we have dishonest coupon abuse to thank for all the trouble we get using coupons. And it isn't just Target. Some stores just flat out refuse internet coupons, some limit the amount used, etc., etc., Kroger, Walmart, Randalls, etc... they can all be stinkers about coupons too.

I was at the Springfield Mall Target and I hate it there. They always treat me like I am stealing from them. I am actually helping pay their paycheck by shopping there. I love the Burke store and I've been to the Fredericksburg store because that is where my car dealer is and that store is nice but small(plus they have a Starbucks). I demanded to see their coupon policy but they didn't even have one to show me. It's pretty sad I would have to carry around a copy of their own stores policy. I was actually on the phone with corporate while standing in their guest services department. I got names and filed formal compliants againt the supervisor who was being beyond difficult with me and my purchases.

I understand about the item not being pictured but how about the store Manager actually trying to tell me my $1 off any 2 means I would have to purchase two and I woudl get $1 off each one? HUH??? Really? I tried to explain what the coupon actually meant and she just was not getting it.

 

[thebeesknees]

Just wanted to post a deal I got on Friday. I purchased a men's Merona suit jacket on clearance for $14.98 and the matching suit pants for $6.98. They also had the vest for $6.98, but DH doesn't wear those, so I stuck with the jacket and pants for just over $20. Sweet!

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

Target now price matches and Walgreens has skippy peanut butter on sale this week. combined with Target's own $1 off skippy coupon..............what a deal!

 

[livndisney]

Target now price matches and Walgreens has skippy peanut butter on sale this week. combined with Target's own $1 off skippy coupon..............what a deal!

Mine told me they only match at the service desk. But then rang the PB up at a 1.00 instead of the 2.04-1.00 coupon. So basically there was nothing to "match".

 

[Donnainnj]

Clearance in electronics, got the Dance Dance Revolution Disney for Wii for $49 and change, includes the two mat. Not 75% or anything, but there were only 2 left and I know DD would like it for Christmas. DH bought himself one of those flip video camera things for about $25 that was 75% off. We also got a DS game for about $7.50.
Donna

 

[hipchickie]

in the $1 aisle today they had small spiral bound disney notebooks, and 3 packs of disney pens that came with a string to wear around your neck - picked those up for the kids to use for autograph books on the next trip

 

[charming23]

Great deals.

Today my big scores were a 24ct of the new 8hr Tylenol for muscle aches, it was originally priced at $3.24 but I had a $2 off coupon so I paid $1.24.

They had the Crayola 3d sidewalk chalk on clearance for 2.48 and with my $1 off target coupon I spent 1.48. I will keep this at my house for next spring and summer when my younger cousins come over.

I also used 25.96 worth of coupons today it was spectacular and felt sooooo good.

 

[tinkermom23]

Great deals.

Today my big scores were a 24ct of the new 8hr Tylenol for muscle aches, it was originally priced at $3.24 but I had a $2 off coupon so I paid $1.24.

They had the Crayola 3d sidewalk chalk on clearance for 2.48 and with my $1 off target coupon I spent 1.48. I will keep this at my house for next spring and summer when my younger cousins come over.

I also used 25.96 worth of coupons today it was spectacular and felt sooooo good.

WOOHOO! I too, love the feeling when they say, "You saved $25 dollars today!" yeah! Makes cutting all those coupons worthwhile! Good for yoU!!!

I just bought the 3D sidewalk chalk & the sidewalk paint for $5 each at Walmart. I will be making a trip to Target today to check this out.

Where did you get the Crayola $1 coupon?

 

[mafibisha]

WOOHOO! I too, love the feeling when they say, "You saved $25 dollars today!" yeah! Makes cutting all those coupons worthwhile! Good for yoU!!!

I just bought the 3D sidewalk chalk & the sidewalk paint for $5 each at Walmart. I will be making a trip to Target today to check this out.

Where did you get the Crayola $1 coupon?

I've often wondered about this when reading the Target & Cvs type threads -

How often will you (or anyone) make a special trip to a store for one of these deals?
Or course we all do if there's an item that's hard to find for a kid, or someone on our list.

But otherwise, does it have to be a certain amount saved, or will you go just for the fun of it?
I do sometimes and often feel guilty for making a special trip just to save a few dollars. I'm close to most places though so don't spent that much gas, but still!

 

[mskayjay]

I noticed and got some very cool clearance items today. The Wisp mini toothbrushes were under $3 and with the $1 Q out, that makes them less than $2 for 8. Since the 4 pack is over $2......no brainer there.

Double packs of listerine.....the huge bottle with the mid-size bottle was down to $4.86. Use your $2 Q and that is a great buy! Tons of toothpastes on clearance with bonus buys attached to all. Febreeze fabric refresher....the small travel size by the registers is clearanced to less than $1. If you travel, this is awesome to keep in your business suitcase for all those road trips and stanky hotels. Tons of makeup, cleansers, etc. Looked like they had just done a reset with markdowns like mad!

Have fun!

 

[tinkermom23]

I've often wondered about this when reading the Target & Cvs type threads -

How often will you (or anyone) make a special trip to a store for one of these deals?
Or course we all do if there's an item that's hard to find for a kid, or someone on our list.

But otherwise, does it have to be a certain amount saved, or will you go just for the fun of it?
I do sometimes and often feel guilty for making a special trip just to save a few dollars. I'm close to most places though so don't spent that much gas, but still!

I do feel guilty if I go to Target for "entertainment purposes"!

My sister works at Target and has called with great deals. If I have the cash, I'll make a trip but otherwise, I wait to make sure I really want it.
My thought is that if I miss the deal, I really didn't need it anyway.

I won't go for a 15% off, and usually not 50% off, but if it's something I need and it's more than 50%, yup, I pack up the kiddos and we go to the "Circle Dot Store." (that's what they called it when they were little!)