View Full Version : FAQ What is a Catalina coupon?
flash
01-30-2007, 02:20:19 PM
Admin Note: Please refer to our guide on Catalina Coupons (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/catalina-coupons/) for additional information
Catalina Category Marketing (CCM) rewards purchases of promoted products with “catalinas”, also known as “check-out coupons”. These offer incentives good on your next shopping trip to that retailer. There is usually a 4-week window on any given program/incentive promotion.
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Because catalinas can most often be redeemed only at the store chain where they were awarded or printed, catalina offers are posted under the specific store forums.
Q: Are catalinas manufacturer's coupons or store coupons?
A: Generally, they are manufacturer's coupons, although occasionally one will state that it is a Store Coupon. The manufacturer's coupon catalinas are not able to be combined with other manufacturer's coupons.
In other words, if you have a catalina for $1.00/2 product X and also an insert coupon for $1.00/2, you would need to purchase 4 of the product in order to use both coupons.
Q: How can I contact Catalina Category Marketing, in case I have a question about whether my local store is doing a particular promotion?
A: Their toll free numbers are 1-(888) 322-3814 or 1-888-8COUPON (1-888-826-8766).
Q: Can I use a catalina coupon at a store other than the one where it printed?
A: YMMV, but typically yes, if the other store accepts competitor's coupons.
weluvcoupons1
12-03-2007, 11:08:07 PM
Thanks for the information. :)
sistrgldnhr
11-13-2008, 08:33:17 AM
Is there a forum for just catalina's i can find all others printalbes inserts and peelies but no thread for just catalina???
BRG
03-11-2009, 02:39:56 PM
I copied this from another website recently.
CATALINA COUPONS
Catalina coupons are coupons that print along with your receipt. Pay attention, because often manufacturer Catalinas that print at Kroger have the Kroger logo on them, but this does not mean they can only be used at Kroger. In fact, Catalina manufacturer coupons can be used at any store that accepts manufacturer coupons.
Has this been your experience?
carisal
03-11-2009, 02:44:38 PM
yes, I've used catalinas from one store at another store. as long as they are a manufacturer coupon, they can be used anywhere. take a look at the barcode and if it has the double barcode, the first one starting with a 5 or a 9, and says manufacturer coupon, you should have no problem. most of them say "redeemable at X" but will usually not say "redeemable ONLY at X"
BRG
03-11-2009, 10:05:38 PM
Guess I'll give it a go. Surprise, surprise! Thanks.
PirateQueen
03-12-2009, 07:15:17 AM
Walmart shot me down on using a cat from Kroger, so I would say this is a YMMV. I would think it would be easier to use it at another store that also does catalinas, but I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure if that works.
hbaqueen
03-12-2009, 07:29:36 AM
Id say YMMV ...
I even had one grocery store who was owned by a different owner refuse the catalina from the same local grocery chain in a different city/owner.
They print theirs in red and the other prints in white and they wouldnt take it.
aeflower
03-12-2009, 07:35:52 AM
I vote YMMV, too. The Kroger I most frequent won't accept them with other store logos.:rolleyes24: But I have no problem using them at CVS (which doesn't even have a catalina machine). Most of the time I just save them to use during K-Mart super doubles.
hbaqueen
03-12-2009, 07:59:40 AM
Ahh Kmart that reminds me of another one. The guy at super doubles last time said people were coming in with Kroger coupons and that was not aloud so they were having to double check everything. I think he meant cats because I had a Kmart cat he was inspecting at that moment.
cody82414
10-03-2009, 03:32:59 PM
:bump91:
Danggit!
No weekend hours:sad:
Katydid2012
01-24-2010, 07:43:53 PM
Is therea site that you can go to, to find out what catalinas are available?
supafly119
02-10-2010, 11:14:14 AM
I just got shot down at Rite Aid yesterday when I tried to use a Kmart Cat. Very frustrating.
I always assumed that since they are manufacturer cpn, they were redeemable anywhere. Guess not. :sad:
lalagregoire
03-19-2010, 07:42:30 AM
is there a forum for just catalinas?
scrapjazzmama
02-13-2011, 06:48:37 PM
Help me out, what does YMMV mean? I am getting prepared for shopping tomorrow and I have catalina register 'manufacturer coupons' from Cub and Rainbow along with some Target coupons. I would like to use them all at Target. The Target policy is that they will take a manufacturer coupon AND a Target coupon on the SAME purchase. I need to know if this will confuse the situation if I try and use the Catalina Manufacturer coupons and also the Target ones together even though the Catalina's were obtained at Cub and Rainbow.
meggers
02-15-2011, 12:31:19 PM
Help me out, what does YMMV mean? I am getting prepared for shopping tomorrow and I have catalina register 'manufacturer coupons' from Cub and Rainbow along with some Target coupons. I would like to use them all at Target. The Target policy is that they will take a manufacturer coupon AND a Target coupon on the SAME purchase. I need to know if this will confuse the situation if I try and use the Catalina Manufacturer coupons and also the Target ones together even though the Catalina's were obtained at Cub and Rainbow.
YMMV = Your mileage may vary = sometimes ya can, sometimes ya can't. :smile:
Here's some other coupon lingo links to check out: http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/frequently-asked-questions/311741-coupon-lingo-abreviations-acronyms-terms-updates-requests-how-user-guides-rules-some-basic-guidelines-regards-avatars-posting-icons-profile-pictures-smilies-other-types-graphics.html
sal987
06-08-2011, 12:26:10 AM
I have no idea where to post this since it is not specific to any store, and if it's been posted, I can't locate it in search. Happened to come upon this (hope this link is okay):
GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting: Coupons / Special Offers (http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_lighting/coupons_offers/)
GE Lighting web site, under Coupons / Special Offers
It says:
Look for savings!
when you buy GE Reveal & GE Energy Smart light bulbs
at your favorite local Grocery or Drug store.*
Our next in-store coupon promotion starts August 8th.
Your coupon is printed at the register, so there's no coupon to cut out or download!
*At participating retailers.