Albertsons (Western) ~ Special Sale: 8 Hour Sale Thursday 4/2/09 1p-9pm

[GoWest]

There is a printable coupon (link found in Coupon Database) for Raisin Bran $1/1. I have 3 computers in my house so I was able to print 6 coupons (2 coupons per computer is the limit). I am planning to do this scenario during the 8-hour sale today:

7 Kellogg's Raisin Bran = $10.50
- $6 Qs
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$4.50 for 7 boxes of cereal, get 3 gallons of milk!

[phinphana]

For Free milk Kellogg's deal. I did it on Monday for 3 free milk the free milk expiration dates are spacing out like the first 2 like within April and till May is the third coupon so there are time to use them up.

Sorry I can't remember exact dates I put them away on my car so. that what I remember the expiration are not the same dates.

Phin

Originally Posted by ocean_brez The last time I did a free milk catalina deal, the coupons did expire within 2 weeks of the date that I received them. I am thinking I might just buy 3 today during the 8 hour sale and see what the expiration date is just for kicks. Here's my scenario: 3 x $1.50 Kellogg's cereals = $4.50 - 3 x $.70/1 Kellogg's insert coupon = $2.40 for 3 boxes of cereal and a gallon of milk catalina. If you also have any of the tearpads for Free Eggs WYB 2 Kellogg's Cereals, then this could potentially make the deal even better. Oh and I'm a cart stalker too! Especially when I see people with kids in the baby aisle.

[grandmajoanne]

Originally Posted by phinphana For Free milk Kellogg's deal. I did it on Monday for 3 free milk the free milk expiration dates are spacing out like the first 2 like within April and till May is the third coupon so there are time to use them up. Sorry I can't remember exact dates I put them away on my car so. that what I remember the expiration are not the same dates. Phin

GREat money maker today ablies $$
6 //post cereal -3/1 mfc stater bros
5//kelloggs -5/1 peelies
1.99 (2) albie butter //ty skonekin
2.19 //2 free dozen eggs when buy kelloggs cereal
1.00 // hunt pudding no coupons//try use my cats
2.00 //1 capric drink 10pk free ty stonekin2

i went to the shelf ck -out :sad: the guy at the cash register was so bsy!
he manually took my eggs ,,drinks off for free which was right:shrug7: also took my 2 butter off for free thanks for the blessing !T.u.G.

oop $8.50 used my cats to pay i owe 50c
i got 2 coupons for free milk up 4.99 mfc yes date were 2week apart.
i got another catalina $5.00 from the post when you buy 5.

I met up with my friend and let her use my cats $2. win/win.she gave back $5 cat $1 i really have fun it was crazy!


that my story!albie
jd /oc

[mybebe]

Had a BLAST at albies yesterday

we found .55/1 peelies on the Cheetos & Fritos making them .44 a bag
got more free mentos
when all was said and done came home with coupons for 5 gallons of milk
can't wait till the next sale...

[3boyzmomma]

I had a horrible experience at Albies yesterday. I was so upset I actually cried when I got in the car. I bought a shopping cart full of stuff b/c I had a lot of the $2 cats to use up before April 5th and I figured the sale was good and I can get a lot of stuff for the $$$. So the cashier rang up the order and I handed her my coupons. The she told me the total and I started handing over the cats, i gave her 10 at first ($20) and told her to use those first. She got all huffy and said I could only use ONE on an order. I told her I didn't know that, it just says on your next order (I'm new to all this so I wasn't sure if I was just *getting away* with it before). So I started reading it on the back and front and I didn't see anywhere where it said that. She said, yep only 1. I asked her if she could go check with a manager...wasn't thrilled about that comment but she did and was gone for a few minutes. She finally came back and said the famous "we'll do it this time". I was so embarrassed b/c now people were lining up behind me. If she wouldn't accept the Cats I totally would've said to cancel the whole order and would have left that whole shopping cart right there. I was so upset. She really treated me like I was doing something wrong, and I feel like I didn't. Albies printed me those coupons on purchases I made, so why can't i use them there.

So I get my receipt and then the new Cats started printing...2 of the milk ones, 1 of the $5 ones and a $2 arrowhead one. As I was walking away I heard her make a comment to the effect of "now she can do it again" or something like that. Not to me, but to a co/worker that she called over when she was scanning the cats. I was so upset. I called the store after I got home to get the cashiers name. I explained what happened and the manager is supposed to call today. I really don't want to go back now, I'm afraid of being humiliated again...

[phinphana]

I am sorry you have a bad experience. It might takes sometimes to find the right cashier.

I've been shopping at albies since Vons and Ralphs changed their coupons policies. So I got different cashier everytime I went. and I finally figure it out that the best cashier are at night and they are young and trilled with my saving.

So I hope you be patience and hang on there. then you'll find good cashiers soon.

Don't give up.

Phin

Tustin, Socali.

[ocean_brez]

I second what phinphana said. Don't give up. If you do, then they win. Sorry you had such a bad experience.

[ChipL]

What a terrible experience, 3boyzmomma! It's bad enough when a real veteran couponer gets accused of coupon fraud, but it's even worse when you are new to this and think you may be in the wrong. You weren't though -- you did absolutely nothing wrong.

In addition to calling the store, you might want to contact SuperValu corporate and ask them to send you their coupon policy in writing, and have it with you in your binder or whatever means you use to hold your coupons when you shop.

I was once given the "just this once" routine by a very senior cashier at a Ralphs Fresh Fare. I was trying to use one of the Ralphs 1-2-3 Rewards MasterCard checks, which come already made out to Ralphs. It was for five bucks and it was over 60 days old, because I try not to use them up all at once. She kept saying, "We don't take checks that are more than 60 days old," and I kept saying, "But Ralphs sent me these, and they're made out to Ralphs, so it's not like I'm trying to cash a 90-day-old paycheck here!"

When my next set of checks arrived, a few weeks later, I saw that at the bottom of the accompanying letter that those checks are valid for one year from the printed date -- not 60 days, like a personal check or something. Of course, it doesn't say that anywhere on the checks themselves, only on the letter that they come attached to.

You'd better believe I carry that letter with me now. That particular cashier has retired, but if she didn't know the policy, why would someone newer know it?

I've also gotten the "just this once" at CVS for using coupons I printed cashing in MyCokeRewards points. The cashier said they only took Internet printables if they were in color!

We know way more than the employees do in a lot of cases. Good for you for standing your ground, getting your discount, getting your new Catalinas, and calling the store. Hopefully the manager will call you and you will report back what he or she said.

Don't cry over free milk!

Chip in Riverside

[grandmajoanne]

3BOYZMOMMA;YOU DID EVERYTHING RIGHT ;
THANKS FOR SHARING ,AND TAKING A STAND,
TAKE IT UP WITH THE STORE DIRECTOR.

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT VONS LAST WEEK .
LAURA THE STORE MGR ;REFUSE TO TAKE MY CATALINA.\,FORM ALBIES
WHEN ALL THE OTHER VONS TOOK THEM.

I TALK TO THE DISTRICT OFC AT VONS,SHE CK THE TRAINING MANUAL
I WAS RIGHT..THEY DO TAKE CATALINA FROM OTHER STORES.
I CALLED BACK TO THE STORE TO MAKE SURE THEY HAD REC
THE E-MAIL THEY DID..LOTS TIME WENT INTO THIS ?

SOUND TO ME LIKE A TRAINING ITEM FOR THAT STORE.

, ALSO E-MAIL OR CALL TO THE DISTRICT OFC,

ALBERTSONS,IS CLOSING 9 STORE IN CALIF ?? WHY !!GD CUSTOMER SER.
MEETING THE COMPETITION ?NO

YOU WORK HARD WITH THOSE COUPONS,IN TRYING MEET YOUR OOP$
DONT LET THEM TAKE THAT AWAY!! GO BACK TO THAT STORE
pHIN,I DO AGREE I LIKE THE CASHIER IN THE EVENING TOO.ALL STORES.

JOANNE,:smile77:

HERE IS ABLERTSON POLICY I FOUND ! IN THE SEARCH

This was taken from the Employee Training Manual that my store Director game me.

I scanned and then copied/pasted.

Albertsons Coupon Policy & Guidelines
The following policy and guidelines provide a definition of the various coupon types and the Company’s respective redemption policies and guidelines for each type. All associates are expected to adhere to these policies and guidelines.
Coupons — Definition
Coupons are a form of tender presented by the customer to reduce their order total based on merchandise purchased in stores where the retailer has agreed to accept manufacturer coupons. Retailers are not required by law to accept manufacturers’ coupon. Coupons can be printed and/or in electronic form, and maybe integrated into the register systems where they are deducted automatically when all purchase requirements are met.
Approved Coupon Types
The following coupon types are accepted by Albertsons:
1. Manufacturer Coupons are coupons issued by the manufacturer containing: “terms of agreement”, face value, expiration date, and verbiage “manufacturer coupon.” Albertsons may issue coupons such as printed ad media coupons, avenu, or Shop n’ Scan coupons that are manufacturer coupons that contain the words “redeemable only at Albertsons.” Most manufacturer coupons have barcodes on them arid can be scanned. Any coupons that do not scan or have barcodes should be checked for validity of expiration date and purchase requirements.
2, Store Coupons are your Company’s discount offers in various forms of media including, but not limited to, print, electronic, newspaper, direct mailers, kiosks and Company websites. Store coupons may also contain the words “redeemable only at Albertsons” (or a banner of Albertsons). Store coupons may state that the discount applies only with Preferred CardISuper CardlLoyalty Card.
3. Catalina Checkout Coupons/Rebates are triggered by individual items purchased at checkout which print on the Catalina printer. It is Albertsons’ policy to allow these coupons to be used only for next purchase. Catalina coupons can only be given to the customer for whom they were intended (not to any other customer or associate). If a customer does not want their Cataiina coupons, it is Albertsons’ policy that the cashier destroy them immediately. Catalina checkout coupons printed at other retailers may be accepted for redemption following the manufacturer/competitor store coupon guidelines.
4. Internet Coupons printed from a website are redeemable with a qualifying purchase. Albertsons DOES NOT
accept Internet coupons containing the following conditions:
a. ‘Free’ product offers that do not require a purchase
b. Redemption value exceeds $5.00
c. Absence of UPC bar code
5. Competitor Coupons are other retailers’ company discount offers. Competitor coupons maybe honored on merchandise purchased at your store at the face value of the coupon within the valid dates of the coupon. Competitor coupons may not be doubled or tripled and may not be used with an Albertsons store coupon. Customers may choose between offers (Albertsons or the competitor’s) to receive the best price as long as the value of the product is not exceeded. It is Albertsons’ policy for cashiers to abide by the competitor coupon rules as stated in our stores as it applies to value limits and number of competitor coupons per transaction.
Coupon Policy
All Associates who operate a register must adhere to Albertsons Coupon Policy and abide by the coupon policies
and guidelines as stated above. Coupons are intended for one time use and cannot be redeemed more than once.
Albertsons expects all associates to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty.
All Associates who operate a register are responsible for providing excellent customer service; this includes, but is not limited to, accurately recording sales of items and coupons and collecting tender in full. All coupons tendered must have a corresponding sale for the product listed and amount specified, and only at the time of purchase. Albertsons does not accept fraudulently produced coupon offers, whether through use of a personal computer or(end of page)
Last edited by diva_dynamite; 08-15-2008 at 01:01:15 PM.

[ChipL]

Originally Posted by grandmajoanne Albertsons Coupon Policy & Guidelines The following policy and guidelines provide a definition of the various coupon types and the Company’s respective redemption policies and guidelines for each type. All associates are expected to adhere to these policies and guidelines. Coupons — Definition Coupons are a form of tender presented by the customer to reduce their order total based on merchandise purchased in stores where the retailer has agreed to accept manufacturer coupons. Retailers are not required by law to accept manufacturers’ coupon. Coupons can be printed and/or in electronic form, and maybe integrated into the register systems where they are deducted automatically when all purchase requirements are met. Approved Coupon Types The following coupon types are accepted by Albertsons: 1. Manufacturer Coupons are coupons issued by the manufacturer containing: “terms of agreement”, face value, expiration date, and verbiage “manufacturer coupon.” Albertsons may issue coupons such as printed ad media coupons, avenu, or Shop n’ Scan coupons that are manufacturer coupons that contain the words “redeemable only at Albertsons.” Most manufacturer coupons have barcodes on them arid can be scanned. Any coupons that do not scan or have barcodes should be checked for validity of expiration date and purchase requirements. 2, Store Coupons are your Company’s discount offers in various forms of media including, but not limited to, print, electronic, newspaper, direct mailers, kiosks and Company websites. Store coupons may also contain the words “redeemable only at Albertsons” (or a banner of Albertsons). Store coupons may state that the discount applies only with Preferred CardISuper CardlLoyalty Card. 3. Catalina Checkout Coupons/Rebates are triggered by individual items purchased at checkout which print on the Catalina printer. It is Albertsons’ policy to allow these coupons to be used only for next purchase. Catalina coupons can only be given to the customer for whom they were intended (not to any other customer or associate). If a customer does not want their Cataiina coupons, it is Albertsons’ policy that the cashier destroy them immediately. Catalina checkout coupons printed at other retailers may be accepted for redemption following the manufacturer/competitor store coupon guidelines. 4. Internet Coupons printed from a website are redeemable with a qualifying purchase. Albertsons DOES NOT accept Internet coupons containing the following conditions: a. ‘Free’ product offers that do not require a purchase b. Redemption value exceeds $5.00 c. Absence of UPC bar code 5. Competitor Coupons are other retailers’ company discount offers. Competitor coupons maybe honored on merchandise purchased at your store at the face value of the coupon within the valid dates of the coupon. Competitor coupons may not be doubled or tripled and may not be used with an Albertsons store coupon. Customers may choose between offers (Albertsons or the competitor’s) to receive the best price as long as the value of the product is not exceeded. It is Albertsons’ policy for cashiers to abide by the competitor coupon rules as stated in our stores as it applies to value limits and number of competitor coupons per transaction. Coupon Policy All Associates who operate a register must adhere to Albertsons Coupon Policy and abide by the coupon policies and guidelines as stated above. Coupons are intended for one time use and cannot be redeemed more than once. Albertsons expects all associates to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty. All Associates who operate a register are responsible for providing excellent customer service; this includes, but is not limited to, accurately recording sales of items and coupons and collecting tender in full. All coupons tendered must have a corresponding sale for the product listed and amount specified, and only at the time of purchase. Albertsons does not accept fraudulently produced coupon offers, whether through use of a personal computer or(end of page) Last edited by diva_dynamite; 08-15-2008 at 01:01:15 PM.

This should be a sticky on the Albertsons forum, and we should all print it out and have it with us when we shop there. I have been accused of coupon fraud at Albertsons (a cashier who said "these are photocopied, they have the same number on them!," when they were NOT photocopied and they did NOT have the same "number" on them) and we as consumers should be following their rules -- and so should they!