Lowes Foods ~ Good Deal Lowes Foods - Insane Money Maker 12/16 - 12/26!!!! [Archive]

katncaed

12-13-2009, 04:44:13 PM

This was too good to be true...Limit of 4, but still a great money maker. :sad:

First, from 12/16 to 12/26:
Buy 3 McCormick spices and get $5 FRC
Select McCormick spices are 30% off

Second, from 10/30 to 12/27:
McCormick spices, herbs, or extracts only during purchase dates. 10/30/09 - 12/27/09
Buy 2 get $1 OYNO catalina
Buy 3 get $2 OYNO catalina
or Buy 4 or more and get a $3 OYNO catalina

Here is what we are going to do:
The small size of the McCormick Cinnamon is on sale for $1.01

$4.04 - 4 McCormick Cinnamon @ $1.01
-$4.00 - 4 $1/1 McCormick spice coupon
$.04 - $5 FRC & $3 OYNO = $8 MM
If you have 40 $1/1 coupons, this is an $80 money maker

or...

$3.03 - 3 McCormick Cinnamon @ $1.01
-$3.00 - 3 $1/1 McCormick spice coupon
$.03 - $5 FRC & $2 OYNO = $7 MM
If you have 39 $1/1 coupon, this is a $91 money maker

I figure they won't have enough small cinnamons to get that many of, so here is a list of cheap McCormick Spices at Lowes Foods:
McCormick Cinnamon (small) - $1.01
McCormick Parsley Flakes (small) - $1.41
McCormick Chili Powder (small) - $1.49
McCormick Black Pepper 2oz - $1.59
McCormick Paprika (small) - $1.65
McCormick Pasley Flakes (large) - $1.80
McCormick Cinnamon (large) - $1.81
McCormick Oregano Leaves - $1.87
McCormick Crushed Red Pepper - $1.89
McCormick Garlic Powder - $1.95
McCormick Minced Onions - $2.11

SouthernBelle5

12-13-2009, 04:49:20 PM

Thank you, thank you! I just placed an order of 24 of the small cinnamons last week :biggrin:

katncaed

12-13-2009, 04:54:10 PM

Can't wait til Wednesday...can't wait...can't wait...

countrymom2

12-13-2009, 06:41:11 PM

Thanks!

hburnette3

12-13-2009, 08:52:22 PM

with this deal I might just give OYNO's as the christmas gifts I haven't bought yet :giggle2:
I don't think I can sleep tonight! I going to be running to the mail box ten times a day looking for my Qs!!!! :hectic1:

everprincess

12-13-2009, 08:57:02 PM

Holy cows! I got to find some of these q's fast! Thanks for the tip off.

lpatwater

12-13-2009, 09:01:47 PM

Thanks! I am out of ginger and have been waiting for a good deal to buy some, although it will probably be one of the more expensive spices.

katncaed

12-13-2009, 09:21:01 PM

I'm embarrassed to say how many coupons I've ordered...can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

Plus, the rest of the ad is pretty good as well. Free Birds Eye Steamfresh with $.50/1 coupon from 12/06SS...plus - Green Giant canned corn for $.09 a can with $.40/2 from 11/15GM (assuming the specialty corn is part of the sale)...plus - Oscar Mayer Bacon $.99 with the $.75/1 from 11/15SS...plus - New England Coffee $2 after FRC's and $1/1 IP from RedPlum. It's going to be a good week at Lowes. :biggrin:

everprincess

12-13-2009, 09:30:53 PM

I'm embarrassed to say how many coupons I've ordered...can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

Plus, the rest of the ad is pretty good as well. Free Birds Eye Steamfresh with $.50/1 coupon from 12/06SS and Green Giant canned corn for $.09 a can with $.40/2 from 11/15GM (assuming the specialty corn is part of the sale). Oscar Mayer Bacon $.99 with the $.75/1 from 11/15SS. It's going to be a good week at Lowes. :biggrin:

I wonder if I can dive and find the # of coupons I would need. How many times could you do this in day? I'm new at shopping at LF (branching out slowly lol). The coupon was from 12/06 RP right?

katncaed

12-13-2009, 09:36:04 PM

I wonder if I can dive and find the # of coupons I would need. How many times could you do this in day? I'm new at shopping at LF (branching out slowly lol). The coupon was from 12/06 RP right?

There is technically no limit. It's going to depend on the store. Just be considerate of the cashiers and other customers.

everprincess

12-13-2009, 09:45:33 PM

Oh I wouldn't wipe it out by no means. I could go once a day and that would be plenty. Now I have to check my spice stock....I know I need cinnamon though for sure.

katncaed

12-13-2009, 09:51:52 PM

Yeah...I need lots of cinnamon...lots and lots and lots!!! Can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

hburnette3

12-14-2009, 05:42:55 AM

katecaed I'm embarrassed to say how many coupons I've ordered...can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

I'm not. I've ordered 100. and thinking about a few more. :biggrin:

katecaed
Green Giant canned corn for $.09 a can with $.40/2 from 11/15GM (assuming the specialty corn is part of the sale) :biggrin:

it's not. it's advertised 3 pages back from the last page... 99¢
so $1.18 for 2 specialty corn.

slight bummer :rolleyes24: Ok I'm over it!!! still got the SPICES!! :giggle2:

katecaed Just be considerate of the cashiers and other customers.

gotta be if we want them to smile when we walk through the door and not groan when we get in their line AND not scrutinize out Q's!

AWise

12-14-2009, 12:02:18 PM

Where are the McCormick coupons located? My RP had Spice Island, not McCormick, and I can't find them in any clipping service.

clippyclippy

12-14-2009, 12:42:41 PM

Where are the McCormick coupons located? My RP had Spice Island, not McCormick, and I can't find them in any clipping service.
Check Ebay - there still seem to be a good number and price hasn't gone up yet.

ryansmommie

12-14-2009, 02:51:22 PM

Sounds like a fun week!

Michelle

SouthernBelle5

12-14-2009, 02:52:35 PM

AWise

12-14-2009, 03:11:00 PM

Check Ebay - there still seem to be a good number and price hasn't gone up yet.

Thanks, I had forgot about there until after I already posted. Yay!!! 30 McCOrmick coupons coming my way!!

Gannz

12-14-2009, 03:50:50 PM

Do you have to do the deal at 3 or 4 per transaction? What if you bought six at the same time? Would you get 2x $5 FRC and 1x $3 OYNO?

Or, are y'all just doing more than one transaction per visit? How many is 'pushing it'?

Thanks.

katncaed

12-14-2009, 06:09:46 PM

My store didn't place my special order. When I mentioned that I would be using coupons the grocer that places the order said I would need to clear it with the manager first. My only experience with the manager was when he grumped about a few coupons I was using. Not mean - just seemed put out.

Any of you had problems using coupons/breaking it up on a special order? I've got to call him tomorrow. :hectic1:

I've never placed a special order at Lowes, but I did this evening. We'll see if I get it. I've only ever placed one special order at a grocery store, and I had no problems with it.

Do you have to do the deal at 3 or 4 per transaction? What if you bought six at the same time? Would you get 2x $5 FRC and 1x $3 OYNO?

Or, are y'all just doing more than one transaction per visit? How many is 'pushing it'?

Thanks.

You can do as many as you want in one transaction, but you will only get one OYNO catalina. You will get credit for all the FRC's. From what I understand, you can qualify for unlimited amounts of FRC's. I've done as many as 3 in one transaction for the FRC's.

Oh yeah...did I mention I can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

AWise

12-14-2009, 06:29:17 PM

Oh yeah...did I mention I can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!!

I can't either...I ordered 30 McCormick coupons and 20 Birdseye steam fresh coupons. DH keeps telling me that I am ripping the stores off. Now he will really think so. We didn't get the McCormick coupon in our area so I hope we have plenty of spices. Good time to make applesauce and cinnamon ornaments.

hburnette3

12-14-2009, 07:43:30 PM

I can't either...I ordered 30 McCormick coupons and 20 Birdseye steam fresh coupons. DH keeps telling me that I am ripping the stores off. Now he will really think so. We didn't get the McCormick coupon in our area so I hope we have plenty of spices. Good time to make applesauce and cinnamon ornaments.

had he rather pay full price?

DH was the same way until he realized the money I save at the grocery store can be spent on fun things. :wink7:

If he knows I'm buying something really strange he stays in the car. like 100 jars of cinnamon. :biggrin:

don't worry I'm not going to give us a bad name by getting them all at once... I'm splitting it between 5 Lowes :whistle67:

SouthernBelle5

12-14-2009, 07:51:23 PM

don't worry I'm not going to give us a bad name by getting them all at once... I'm splitting it between 5 Lowes :whistle67:

I'm so jealous! I have one - the other is about 45 minutes away and I can't justify traveling that far . . . yet.:wink7:

omgzitsmiranda

12-14-2009, 07:54:18 PM

Okay I'm kind of confused because I'm new to Lowes Foods.

When I start out my transaction do I need to start with a OYNO or no? Help please :)!

Also, could someone please explain the FRC? How do I use that?

everprincess

12-14-2009, 07:54:34 PM

had he rather pay full price?

DH was the same way until he realized the money I save at the grocery store can be spent on fun things. :wink7:

If he knows I'm buying something really strange he stays in the car. like 100 jars of cinnamon. :biggrin:

don't worry I'm not going to give us a bad name by getting them all at once... I'm splitting it between 5 Lowes :whistle67:

My dh is so funny. He said "What are we going to do with all that cinnamon"? I said I don't know but we are going to have it if I can get it. I'll be going to four different stores.

SouthernBelle5

12-14-2009, 09:24:56 PM

Just bid and won my first ebay auction! 40 McCormick are coming my way. Just hope my LF is prepared. :biggrin:

everprincess

12-14-2009, 10:43:37 PM

Just bid and won my first ebay auction! 40 McCormick are coming my way. Just hope my LF is prepared. :biggrin:

You must be the one that outbid me! Oh well I ordered 60 just hope they get here in time. Have some homemailers to use up though.

uummm

12-15-2009, 04:45:59 AM

hehehe
I found someone that doesn't know how to spell McCormick.

SouthernBelle5

12-15-2009, 09:38:49 AM

:soapbox:
Not trying to stray way off topic . . . but I just got shut down by my local LF manager. He would not allow me to break up a special order. Now I understand that it would have backed up a line and created more work. However, I'm buying product and you are getting reimbursed for the MQ's. I've worked in retail and when we knew a big order was coming, we would work with the person to come in when we knew we would be slow and adequately staffed.

Oy vey:banghead: Rant over.

hburnette3

12-15-2009, 11:13:09 AM

hehehe
I found someone that doesn't know how to spell McCormick.

ok that got a giggle :giggle2: Do tell. Was it me? :emb77:

AWise

12-15-2009, 12:09:59 PM

I bought a ton of cinnamon and chili powder last time it went on sale. I use both a lot. Don't bother me at all to stock up.

uummm

12-15-2009, 02:23:42 PM

ok that got a giggle :giggle2: Do tell. Was it me? :emb77:

Well ya see, I went and looked at the coupon prices this morning on ebay, they were bidding (no buy it now or store items) over $2 plus shipping. I spelled it differently and what do you know, someone had 20 listed for $1.24 plus shipping....I wasn't going to do this deal (I know, I am just tired from shopping so much the past month plus I knew I had to run around today) and when I looked at the prices of the coupons I really thought no way, but then I checked a common spelling error and bam there she was. HOW COULD I RESIST?

hburnette3

12-15-2009, 02:34:46 PM

man the listings have changed fast! goes to show how many people look at this board. I got all of mine buy now with free shipping.

AWise

12-15-2009, 02:38:26 PM

man the listings have changed fast! goes to show how many people look at this board. I got all of mine buy now with free shipping.

I got mine that way too. I must have been close to the end.

sillyshell

12-15-2009, 07:07:46 PM

Save a few cinnamons for me in Bethlehem everprincess. :wink7:
I didn't order any coupons, but I would like to pick a few things up! (I hope you have a Merry Christmas!)

everprincess

12-15-2009, 09:00:44 PM

Save a few cinnamons for me in Bethlehem everprincess. :wink7:
I didn't order any coupons, but I would like to pick a few things up! (I hope you have a Merry Christmas!)

Yeah the bids on ebay are getting higher and a long time before they end. Glad Cory posted this when he did. I'll save some McCormick's for you Shelly I didn't even think of that store. Merry Christmas to you too!

PHmom

12-16-2009, 11:47:28 AM

My store has put up signs asking that you limit your purchase to 3 of each type of spice. Best I can tell, they mean 3 per trip but I guess they are concerned that someone will come in and buy 50 cinnamon at once - LOL

uummm

12-16-2009, 02:03:04 PM

I am not going to be able to do this until Friday at the earliest I think! Who knows if I will get any....I knw at HT the cinammon is always the first to go....Oh well...isn't like I Need the spices, though the money would be nice! I am cutting it close the last half of the month, and I have to buy an expensive piece of meat too!

katncaed

12-16-2009, 05:02:07 PM

Coupons came...game on!

hburnette3

12-16-2009, 06:51:23 PM

My Q's haven't came yet. :sad7:

clippyclippy

12-16-2009, 07:24:18 PM

I got my 80 coupons in the mail today too!
Bought them on Ebay for 9.30 and picked up 16 cinnamon at 4 stores this evening. So I made up the price I paid plus over 22.00 :biggrin:.
Btw - the signage indicated the cinnamon will be on sale until 12/22. So although the OYNO/FRCs last till 12/27, the biggest MM is this week only.

katncaed

12-16-2009, 08:25:48 PM

Did the deal 5 times. FRC only printed on the first 4. I'll have to call tomorrow. I hope this isn't going to be an on-going issue.

tobmhger

12-16-2009, 09:36:17 PM

I did the deal twice only because who really needs 40+ bottles of cinnamon? I don't even need six so I gave three away.

Gannz

12-17-2009, 06:40:18 AM

katncaed

12-17-2009, 07:11:06 AM

I'm doing multiple transactions, but mainly to get multiple catalinas. YMMV on the 4 coupon limit. Stores interpret that rule in their own way.

AWise

12-17-2009, 02:23:29 PM

The FRC is linked to your card number, so I don't think it would help to go to different stores.

AWise

12-17-2009, 02:26:32 PM

Are y'all going to different stores or doing multiple transactions? I don't have enough stores nearby to store hop so I tried to get 12 in one order. I got shot down b/c of the four coupon limit. No one could tell me if that limit was per transaction, per day, or per lifetime so I only got four.

It must be per deal because I went last night around 5 and bought 6 orders of 3 spices (only 4 worked) and then went this morning and it still didn't print the FRC OR the OYNO.

PHmom

12-17-2009, 04:24:17 PM

I posted this in the other thread too but wanted to make sure everyone saw it - there is now a sign up in my Lowe's that says "Limit $20 FRC per household" - it is posted with the other limits (3 of each spice) on the McCormick rack on the spice aisle.

katncaed

12-17-2009, 05:01:15 PM

Hmmm...this is not what I was hoping for. I called this morning and they added the additional $5 FRC I didn't get yesterday to my card and it printed out today.

But...I did two more transactions today and neither of the FRC's printed. I called Lowes CS again about 20 minutes after I did those 2 transactions and she confirmed that there is no limit to this deal. I told her I'd already called one today and told her I was quite frustrated and just want an answer to why it worked the first 4 times, but not the last 2. I was, however, very nice and she said she would get to the bottom of it and call me tomorrow.

I posted this in the other thread too but wanted to make sure everyone saw it - there is now a sign up in my Lowe's that says "Limit $20 FRC per household" - it is posted with the other limits (3 of each spice) on the McCormick rack on the spice aisle.

I sure hope there isn't a $20 limit on FRC's. There isn't any such signs posted in my LF. Guess I'll find out tomorrow. Ugghh... :sad:

tiflynch

12-17-2009, 06:48:26 PM

tobmhger

12-17-2009, 09:59:31 PM

Talked to my store manager today. There is a limit to all FRC's; they just don't advertise it. Also, tried to get some more Pepsi B2G3, but 10 is limit for each card, not each visit.

uummm

12-18-2009, 04:48:21 AM

hburnette3

12-18-2009, 05:13:19 AM

How many cards are you allowed to have?

clippyclippy

12-18-2009, 05:40:12 AM

I was told that the limits on an item were per day, but with those Pepsi 2ltrs it wasn't I bought more than 16 a day (My kids were buying it with their money and my card) I was told this when I asked if we could get more than one "frc deal" in one order (b3cheese g$3frc) and she said the only limits she knew of were on the items that posted there were limits.
Well, this is all good to know-I might actually be able to get some spices! Though people aways find a way around this usually by having more than one card.
Well since they didn't post a limit, they'll probably have to give it if you ask (unless it's one of those stores that has a sign posted), but what a hassle. I can't spend 15 minutes getting it worked out everytime I go in to buy my 4 little spices.
.....but then again, we are talking $5...:whistle67:

uummm

12-18-2009, 05:49:49 AM

TO ME-by not putting limits in the sales flier, and then putting limits in the store, is kinda a bait and switch... I'm just sayin'. :potstirring2:

cmricha2

12-18-2009, 05:58:28 AM

TO ME-by not putting limits in the sales flier, and then putting limits in the store, is kinda a bait and switch... I'm just sayin'. :potstirring2:

Well not to mention those stores without signs. I went yesterday and did only 2 transactions (my store had 3 cinnamon, so I picked up some paprika and parsley). There was no sign even near the spices to indicate a limit. If the deals are going to be limited, the limits need to be clearly disclosed. I do believe Lowes Foods can get in trouble for that kind of practice at least in NC. Now I am going to have to bug my MIL about it (she works for the Dept of Justice Consumer Protection Division).

AWise

12-18-2009, 09:24:44 AM

My e-mail to CS:
I put in a call to your customer service today, but did not get my answer. I have a question about the McCormick spices and the $5.00 FRC deal. Is there a limit to how many $5.00 rewards that prints? I done the McCormick deal in 6 orders of 3 spices each. The $5.00 reward only printed for 4 orders. Could you explain? There are no limitation notices in the ad or anywhere else

Their reply was:
Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent e-mail. We are always happy to hear from our customers and pleased to be of service to them.

There is a limit of 4 on the McCormick Fresh Rewards promotion; we have forward your comments on to the proper Corporate Officials for review.

Please let us know if you have any further questions. You can contact the Customer Care Center toll free at 888-537-8646. Our office hours are Mon – Fri 8am to 6pm and Sat 10am to 2pm.

Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to serve you.

Nina Brown
Lowes Foods Customer Care Center
888.537.8646

SouthernBelle5

12-18-2009, 09:28:23 AM

For the record - there is no mention of the limit of 4 in my ad, or any signs in my store stating such (I was there an hour ago). To me, that leads me to believe I should receive credit for the items I have purchased.

What say y'all?

katncaed

12-18-2009, 10:18:16 AM

Yeah, I just got a call from CS. She said "we just found out" that there is a limit of 4 on the McCormick deal. Just found out? What in the world is that suppose to mean? Just found out? Bah...humbug. :biggrin:

At least there is no limit on the catalina deal. When you hit your limit, it is better to do a transaction of 4 at a time instead of 3.

SouthernBelle5

12-18-2009, 11:29:34 AM

I just got my Q's today. So this means limit of 4 FRC TOTAL right? If there are no signs when I return today I may go to CS in store & play the blonde card . . . :whistle67:

sillyshell

12-18-2009, 11:45:49 AM

With all this, I am glad I didn't order coupons! I have done the deal 3 times, spent less than $4 OOP and have $5 FRC and $2 cat. I guess I will try it one more time, because even the more expensive spices are free if you keep the 3 under $7. I think I will use my $7 in coupons from that transaction to buy hubby a ham! :biggrin:

cmricha2

12-18-2009, 12:03:23 PM

:mad77: My FRC printed out for my 2 transactions today but I got no OYNO! Whats with that. I know I can call catalina company. Anyone know the number? I'd really like to have my $4.

And in each transaction I got 3 of the small cinnamon.

hburnette3

12-18-2009, 01:21:04 PM

is the limit per day or total?

hburnette3

12-18-2009, 01:24:10 PM

I still like this deal.

So far I've got:
21 cinnamon
9 chili powder
1 sea salt - not cat credit for that
4 black pepper
1 minced onion
3 parsley

and made over $50 :biggrin:

uummm

12-18-2009, 04:28:53 PM

hburnette3

12-18-2009, 04:36:00 PM

OOO does the minced onion work? Great, I like to get that and put it in my marble thingy and grind it into powder, the powder seems to be expensive or they are out whenever I go to buy it at HT when it is on sale.

I am still waiting on my stupid Q...not that I would have ventured out today, but tomorrow it is looking worser!

all of the ones I tried worked except the sea salt. That did not apply to the CAT. I only got a $1 CAT when I bought that one. I don't feel I can complain though. This deal is being VERY good to me.

I don't know what I would do if my Q's where still in the mail. I did a little dance when I saw mine in the mailbox... Well a big dance. :giggle2: I'm sure people driving by thought I had lost my mind.

katncaed

12-18-2009, 06:18:31 PM

The $20 limit is for the life if the promotion, not per day.

junecav

12-20-2009, 09:28:41 PM

What is this buying coupons all about? I am just really getting into the coupons. I finally know how to read them to get my moneys worth. I am getting mine out of the paper.

everprincess

12-20-2009, 09:54:01 PM

Coupons are regional so sometimes a deal comes along like this one (of course it was not what we thought) and I didn't get this particular coupon in my area. So I go to ebay and order coupons for that sale. Like for instance Viva paper towel single roll insert q's-I get 0.40/1 in the area I live in but MaryJane got 0.85/1 because she lives in another area of the country. I want the 0.85/1 so I can get free or almost free PT at a triple coupon event being held at my local grocery store. I order my coupons from MaryJane, pay and she mails the coupons to me. You can see many variations on the Sunday inserts from different products or various values for same products. Hope this answers your questions.

uummm

12-21-2009, 04:47:24 AM

What is this buying coupons all about? I am just really getting into the coupons. I finally know how to read them to get my moneys worth. I am getting mine out of the paper.

You are not "buying" coupons because in most cases that is illegal...you are paying them for their time and effort to sort, collect and mail you your coupons....

One reason we want a high quanitity of a particular coupon so we can have a lot of what we use a lot of to buy a lot of it when it is rock bottom prices (sometimes resulting in free)-in most cases we are stockpiling. We go through a lot of pasta so when those $.75/1 Smart Taste pasta coupons came out a few weeks ago I acquired a bunch of those coupons knowing that when it is doubled I will get it for free when the item is on sale.

This particular sale we are all acquiring the McCormick coupons because it will make the items very cheap, plus there is a On Your Next Order catalina AND $5 Fresh Cash rewards wyb 3 of them making them free or close to free.

I could go out and buy 20 papers but like Everprincess said, we don't always get a high valued coupon that another region got. Personally I don't want to go out and buy 20 papers and then have to clip ALL those coupons. I would much rather pay someone else to do it. I usually get the paper see what coupons are in it and then decide if I want more papers. There are several people on this board that don't even get a paper they just trade for all the coupons they can't print off the internet.

hburnette3

12-21-2009, 07:57:26 AM

What is this buying coupons all about? I am just really getting into the coupons. I finally know how to read them to get my moneys worth. I am getting mine out of the paper.

Don't forget to factor in the time it is going to take for your coupons to get to you. Ummm still doesn't have her McCormick Qs and I'm still waiting on my Birds Eye Qs and sales change tomorrow night. :sad:

everprincess

12-21-2009, 08:06:48 AM

Yep all this bad weather is delaying the mail big time. I'm waiting on McCormick's still (glad they don't expire until 04/2010) and Philly Cream Cheese q's (to use a Target this week). Oh well....can't argue with mother nature I guess.

uummm

12-21-2009, 08:30:30 AM

Don't forget to factor in the time it is going to take for your coupons to get to you. Ummm still doesn't have her McCormick Qs and I'm still waiting on my Birds Eye Qs and sales change tomorrow night. :sad:

Yes and uummm ordered hers early tuesday morning too from NY....It is too bad not eveyone puts thier ebay sales as a top priority like I do. I mailed something on WEDNESDAY to WA state and it got there on Friday...and yes it went first class mail. Me thinks someone didn't mail them out when she claims too. It didn't start snowing up there until SATURDAY. I hope I get them today, I just don't want to have to be doing all this running around to TRY and get my 16 things of spices.

On a good note, they don't change tomorrow night, these are good until 12/26 (Saturday)-the whole sales flier is.

hburnette3

12-21-2009, 12:28:13 PM

Yes and uummm ordered hers early tuesday morning too from NY....It is too bad not eveyone puts thier ebay sales as a top priority like I do. I mailed something on WEDNESDAY to WA state and it got there on Friday...and yes it went first class mail. Me thinks someone didn't mail them out when she claims too. It didn't start snowing up there until SATURDAY. I hope I get them today, I just don't want to have to be doing all this running around to TRY and get my 16 things of spices.

On a good note, they don't change tomorrow night, these are good until 12/26 (Saturday)-the whole sales flier is.

FYI: uummm is a little touchy when it comes to her McCormick Q's ( with good reason) I foresee someone getting negative feedback on ebay. :wink7:

clippyclippy

12-21-2009, 02:06:32 PM

Yes and uummm ordered hers early tuesday morning too from NY....It is too bad not eveyone puts thier ebay sales as a top priority like I do. I mailed something on WEDNESDAY to WA state and it got there on Friday...and yes it went first class mail. Me thinks someone didn't mail them out when she claims too. It didn't start snowing up there until SATURDAY. I hope I get them today, I just don't want to have to be doing all this running around to TRY and get my 16 things of spices.

On a good note, they don't change tomorrow night, these are good until 12/26 (Saturday)-the whole sales flier is.
That's a shame you aren't getting them more quickly....I ordered mine Monday at 7:30 am from Massachusetts and got them Wednesday.
I would think the coupon sellers would know that we operate on a tight time table!

uummm

12-21-2009, 02:20:27 PM

I got them today...Has anyone else not been getting postmarked mail? The stamps had a scribble on them (from the mail carrier) but no postmarks PERIOD...So I can't even accuse them of taking their sweet umm time.

ANYWAYS....
OMG I went to LF and LIKE OMG I got 8 cinammon, 2 minced onion, 2 garlic powder, 2 basil, like 2 vanilla plus 4 International delight creamer, 2 candy things for my kid (I was feeling generous) and 1 steamfresh veggie (used 1 $5 FRC and 2 $3 OYNO) and spent less than $3 oop and still have $21 left to spend!

When a coupon beeps gesh they sit there and examine it! I did break up my order into 4 of them and I know when I got the 4 cinammon and 2 international delight it was such a big order...my ID coupon beeped and she then looks at the Q-which beeps EVERYWHERE- then looks at me, then the Q then asks if I got the item...I know there were SIX ITEMS and it is confusing....Then on another order I used the $3 OYNO cat...gesh....that confused her, she asked if I got the McCormicks (DUHHHH) Then I said pretty much word for word what it said "GOOD ON YOUR NEXT GROCREY ORDER THANKS FROM MCCORMICKS" She then gets her override after he examines this coupon...Am I the first one to use one of these EVER???? I mean she only handed it to me the order before. How do I know it needs the override because of the value and coding and she doesn't?

My last order the total came to $.22...I gave her ONE quarter and TWO pennies...she looks at them and says "Oh here you can have these pennies back, it came to twenty-two cents."

hburnette3

12-21-2009, 04:03:10 PM

[quote=uummm;2190589]Then on another order I used the $3 OYNO cat...gesh....that confused her, she asked if I got the McCormicks (DUHHHH) Then I said pretty much word for word what it said "GOOD ON YOUR NEXT GROCREY ORDER THANKS FROM MCCORMICKS" She then gets her override after he examines this coupon...Am I the first one to use one of these EVER???? I mean she only handed it to me the order before. How do I know it needs the override because of the value and coding and she doesn't?
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YAAAHHHH uummm got her Q's! :BigHand:

I'm so sick of OYNO's beeped. but I'm so sick of them that I'm going to quit using them. Now when they beep I just play dumb and let them go through their process. :biggrin: Let's see... scan it twice, key it in twice, call for an override. Then the Mgr does all those things and finally gives the override. This is for each OYNO. If I'm in a hurry I will stop the Manager and say, "Hang on she's going to need you in a minute" :giggle2:

cthesage

12-21-2009, 05:04:36 PM

I got mine today too! I'm glad to know the stores aren't empty. I hope everything works correctly. Anyone been to any of the Hickory stores to try this?

Another question: do I need a new card for the FRC? I bought the cheese last week [or 1 before] and it shows the $3 FRC on my receipt but I thought I read somewhere that we need a different card to use them? I tried to look on LF site but when I click on the FAQ it takes me to the same page.

Also, if anyone is in need of some of these coupons, I seriously over-purchased. They are listed on my have list - we can definitely work out a trade. :smile:

katncaed

12-21-2009, 06:07:20 PM

The FRC's are like ECB's at CVS. You have to use the FRC's with the same card you got them from. Their computer system keeps up with it.

I know this because when I called about the McCormick FRC's not printing, the lady told me that I had been given 29 FRC's (I think) and I still have 5 outstanding that I haven't used that expire in January. I asked her how she knew that and she said that my their computer keeps track of the FRC's that each customer receives and redeems.

everprincess

12-21-2009, 07:30:28 PM

Finally got my q's today too. Both Hickory stores I went to had some stock with signs up asking customer's to only purchase 3 at one time. First store I got 3 cinnamons, 4 birdseye and 1 om bacon pd $1.16 got back $7. Second store I got 3 more cinnamons, 4 more birds eye, 3 more bacon, 3 nestle baking chips and 4 bc potatoes for $8 got back $7. These are my first purchases with the fresh rewards program and I'm very pleased.

uummm

12-21-2009, 08:13:53 PM

My store had NO signs up-nothing about limiting the cinammons to 3, and nothing about the limit of $20 frc either. My store also had a lot of cinammon, there was a seperate cardboard display of spices too-and no mention of what was producing the FRC on ANY of the spices anywhere. The cardboard display didn't even have the sale prices on it.

clippyclippy

12-22-2009, 09:48:00 PM

So I got 4 more cinnamon tonight, thinking even without the FRC it would be a $3 MM, but I didn't even get the OYNO. What gives?

uummm

12-23-2009, 01:08:48 PM

I went with my mom to do this deal today....

First she got 3 cinammon 2 times. Neither time did the catalina print when I questioned the cashier she said "oh the machine is off line, there is a paper jam."
After standing in line 10 minutes at CS to get her cats the manager finally just gave $4 cash.

Took those 2 $5 FRC and went and bought some groceries AND 1 Poultry seasoning, 1 Thyme and 1 Cinammon (all of which were the 30% off). Tried to use the 2 FRC from previous orders they showed as already been used. They gave her 2 $5 credit since they knew she had just been given the FRC 30 minutes prior. Paid the $.78 then got the $2 cat BUT did NOT get the $5 FRC (this was only the third deal done). Went to the MANAGER and he said it was ONE DEAL PER PERSON (card). He agreed to give the $5 in cash. I asked the CS where it said one per person and he said it doesn't and that it isn't right that that is the rule...

HHHUUMMM...I did this deal 4 times with no problems yet today was one problem after another. Though the manager was very nice and gave the money that was owed but golly we had to spend 15 minutes to get it.

I spent the last of my FRC...glad this is over.

cthesage

12-23-2009, 01:21:10 PM

Ooh, I was planning on taking my mother today, but if it goes as yours did she will be unbearable on the ride home. Do I hope for the best to get her some groceries or forget the whole idea.... :hectic1:

everprincess

12-23-2009, 01:31:58 PM

I'm going back today and spend mine on a small ham & turkey.

MammaLakn

12-23-2009, 02:08:49 PM

Another question: do I need a new card for the FRC? I bought the cheese last week [or 1 before] and it shows the $3 FRC on my receipt but I thought I read somewhere that we need a different card to use them? I tried to look on LF site but when I click on the FAQ it takes me to the same page.

FRC are issued in $5 increments :smile:

cthesage

12-23-2009, 02:22:04 PM

FRC are issued in $5 increments :smile:
Sorry, my question was worded incorrectly. I needed to know if I had to get a new card to use the FR once they reached the $5 and printed. I still don't know if I could have used them with my old card, but I got a new card yesterday. It was very fast, for anyone who still has the old card.