Pick N Save - Unilever 8/2/09-8/12/09

[PurrMinn]

Just a heads up on the Wishbone Dressings...

At the PNS I was at today (Murdock/Jackson in Oshkosh), the Wishbone dressings & Wishbone Bountifuls are programmed into the system as being 1.49 as the normal price this week (not a sale price), so if you have a 1/1Q (I had these for the Bountifuls), they only will double up to 1.49, not 2.00. I hope that PNS didn't do this on purpose because of double coupons...

I didn't know this until I checked out and I already had my 2 transactions planned out just right, so I didn't have other coupons to double instead (my others were over $1 so they wouldn't double), but had I known before hand, I would have made a different plan.

I also bought the Dove deodorant, Degree deodorant, Dove haircare (hairspray), Q-tips, and Lipton-Knorr Pasta Sides, Promise spread, and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spread, and all of these came up as sale prices, so the coupons could double to their full amount. It seems like it was just the Wishbone dressings that were programmed like this.

Anyway, hopefully this info can help someone plan ahead.

[nerdcoop]

Eeks. I don't buy that many bottles of salad dressings, so I had no idea how much they were normally..

But according that that PnS ad, they were listed as 2 for 2.98 (which means they're 1.49 per bottle?) so I guess the price listed weren't exactly sale prices to begin with? From 8/2 RP, there is a $1 off 2 bottles. Which means, after double coupons, they'll be 98 cents per bottle, makes them 49 cents each..

You know, I never knew about how they handle overage after double coupon, and I think your post just answered my (technically never asked) question.

Originally Posted by PurrMinn Just a heads up on the Wishbone Dressings... At the PNS I was at today (Murdock/Jackson in Oshkosh), the Wishbone dressings & Wishbone Bountifuls are programmed into the system as being 1.49 as the normal price this week (not a sale price), so if you have a 1/1Q (I had these for the Bountifuls), they only will double up to 1.49, not 2.00. I hope that PNS didn't do this on purpose because of double coupons... I didn't know this until I checked out and I already had my 2 transactions planned out just right, so I didn't have other coupons to double instead (my others were over $1 so they wouldn't double), but had I known before hand, I would have made a different plan. I also bought the Dove deodorant, Degree deodorant, Dove haircare (hairspray), Q-tips, and Lipton-Knorr Pasta Sides, Promise spread, and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spread, and all of these came up as sale prices, so the coupons could double to their full amount. It seems like it was just the Wishbone dressings that were programmed like this. Anyway, hopefully this info can help someone plan ahead.

[PurrMinn]

Originally Posted by nerdcoop Eeks. I don't buy that many bottles of salad dressings, so I had no idea how much they were normally.. But according that that PnS ad, they were listed as 2 for 2.98 (which means they're 1.49 per bottle?) so I guess the price listed weren't exactly sale prices to begin with? From 8/2 RP, there is a $1 off 2 bottles. Which means, after double coupons, they'll be 98 cents per bottle, makes them 49 cents each.. You know, I never knew about how they handle overage after double coupon, and I think your post just answered my (technically never asked) question.

I'm sorry, my post was a little confusing - I don't want to steer you away from buying the dressing if you were going to! I bought 3 WB Bountifuls and 6 regular Wishbone Dressings because it was such a good deal, even though the (3) 1/1 Qs I used didn't double to the full amount.

The price of the salad dressings listed in the ad really is a sale price (I think normally they are about 2.49 or 2.99 each), so it is a really good deal, especially with the 5/15 or 7/20 OYNO deal, and at my store you get a free 12 oz. Fresh Express Garden Salad for every 2 Wishbone/Western dressings you buy (I got 4 free total).

It's just that the way the dressings rang up at the registers (which is not normal for PNS) didn't allow 1/1 Qs to double to 2, only to 1.49. I'm not sure how it works with 1/2 Qs, I'd assume they would have doubled to 2.

I hope that makes a little more sense.

[nerdcoop]

Free salads? That would be a fantastic deal! Good for you!

.. too bad I don't think such a deal exists at my store.

Originally Posted by PurrMinn The price of the salad dressings listed in the ad really is a sale price (I think normally they are about 2.49 or 2.99 each), so it is a really good deal, especially with the 5/15 or 7/20 OYNO deal, and at my store you get a free 12 oz. Fresh Express Garden Salad for every 2 Wishbone/Western dressings you buy (I got 4 free total).

[2Kats]

Originally Posted by nerdcoop Unfortunately "they" (as in Valassis marketing company) choose to include some areas as part of homemailer and some included in the papers, I don't think you have much choice. One major downside about getting the inserts within their "home mailers" (like along with your local ads and flyers) is that it's likely you'll be only able to receive only one copy per household and no real way of obtaining multiple copies, whereas, if they're in the paper, you buy as many papers as you like. Here is a way to find out whether you receive your RedPlum (and P&G) via home mailer or find in the local paper: RedPlum: Where can you find your RedPlum Coupon Book? I'm not sure Wausau or Greenbay area, but I know most stores in Milwaukee does carry some Chicago-based papers (at least I know I can find Chicago Tribune from drugstores nearby), that may be the next best option. They're slighly more expensive than MJS (though that could be b/c MJS is my 'local' paper?) but they'll have both RP and SS and is from a large city. That's another option I'd suggest for you to look, if they're available.

Thanks! I will be on the lookout for the Chicago Tribune. I'm not sure we get that here in Wausau but that seems to be the best option. That really stinks that you can only get one insert since it comes through the mail.

[nerdcoop]

Ok, so apparently buy 2 salad dressing, get a bag of salad thing is going on at my PnS too. The problem? By the time I got there, this particular bag of salad was WIPED OUT! I didn't really ask for a raincheck (maybe I should have) because I really wasn't planning on getting it anyways. But I think the deal may be going on for longer, I do not know exact end date of the free salad promo, but it's at least til the end of the week, if not til next week. May want to double check.

ETA: I think there is more "bonus" deals attached to some of these products is being advertised for upcoming week (starting tomorrow 8/5)

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise @ 2/$6, Buy 2 and get a free loaf of Roundy’s Bread
-$.60/2 hellmann's from 8/2 RP (doubled 1.20 = 2.40 each, plus free bread)

Wish-Bone or Western Salad Dressing @ 2/$2.98, Buy 2 get a free Fresh Express Garden Salad
-$1.00/2 from 8/2 RP (doubled 2.00 = .98 each, plus free salad)

Ragu Pasta Sauce @ 2/$4**, Buy 2 get a free Roundy’s Pasta
-$.75/2 from 8/2 RP (doubled 1.50 = 1.25 each, plus free pasta)

** according to Frugal Gossip, Ragu pasta sauce are 1.85 each, however, it could be just a regional difference in prices and/or maybe they're just better price this upcoming week. I have no idea and won't know for sure (at least for my store) until I receive the flyer. Usually I get them on Wednesdays but for some reason, I haven't received it yet. Maybe tomorrow.

[missyleah]

Has anyone tried to purchase Skippy for the Unilever catalina?

[JLL]

I didn't see Skippy Peanut Butter listed in the ad. However, it's on sale for
$1.66 a jar. I have the Skippy coupon from the Red Plum from the Chicago
Tribune which is $1/2 (Milwaukee area insert was $.75/2), plus a tearpad q from Woodman's that is "Buy 2 Skippy PB products(15.oz or larger) and get free bread". I'll use these on Wednesday anyway because my PB will be $.66 per jar and I'll get free bread, even if it's not part of the Unilever deal, it's a good deal!

[nerdcoop]

I agree. Even though it was not listed in the weekly sales flyer, I believe Skippy is part of the Unilever deal. If you see my first/original post (which is from Milwaukee area Red Plum for 8/2/09) it is listed as part of the deal. And if you look at the store flyer for 8/6-8/12, other "additional" that I did not see from that RP ad, such as I can't believe It's Not Butter, Bertoli, and Country Crock spreads.

[missyleah]

I know those products were included last time. Crossing my fingers and hoping it works. BTW those coupons for free bread work nicely when you buy helman's mayo this week.