Harris Teeter ~ Question: Question about doubling at Harris Teeter

[YogaRunner]

I am still relatively new to couponing and I have a question about doubling. I do my grocery shopping almost exclusively at Harris Teeter.

From the sticky thread on HT's coupon policy:

Does Harris Teeter double coupons?

Yes! HT will double up to a face value of $.99 everyday. That means a .50 coupon is worth $1, a .75 coupon is worth $1.50. They changed their policy and now say they will double/triple internet printables.

What about the coupons that say “DO NOT DOUBLE” at the top?
Generally coupons that start with “5” (look at the numbers by the barcode) will automatically double and coupons that start with “9” will not.

Are there other rules/restrictions for doubling?

1) They will double up to three identical items with manufacturer coupon; additional coupons for like item will be honored at face value. This is an important distinction. Many times the cashiers and supervisors are unaware of this distinction & lets say you have 5 $.75 coupons, will say they can only accept 3 of them. If this happens, tell them they need to reread their policy; that their policy is they will only double 3 like coupons, the other 2 will scan at .75.

2) They will only double 20 coupons per day per household with your Vic card. After 20 coupons, the register will automatically stop doubling. Your best bet is to hand over your .99 or less qs first to make sure they double, then $1 and up or FREEs.

So - in reference to the doubling - does this mean that if I purchase an item that costs $5 and I have a coupon for $0.50 off that the coupon will automatically double and I will actually get $1 off the item?

This has NEVER happened to me at HT and I use manufacturer coupons there all the time! Maybe they've all been for over $0.99... but if not... is this something that I have to tell the cashier or should the double automatically happen when the coupon is scanned?

I was surprised to read that MCs under $1 always double at HT because I don't think any of mine ever have.

Maybe I am missing something?
Thanks!

[Castingbread]

Yes, any under .99 double automatically. It will show up on the receipt twice--.50 and .50--not once combined. I would try checking out one item with a coupon and look at the receipt so you can see how it works--and if it doesn't talk with the cashier. You can also watch the screen as they are scanned and see them come up twice.

[Castingbread]

oops, just remembered. On the bar codes of coupons....some start with a 5 some start with a 9. IF it starts with a 5 it should always automatically double, if it starts with 9 it will not--don't forget to check that before you try to see if one will double.

[momto8kiddos]

If you've been doing all your shopping there it may be that you just never noticed?

Originally Posted by Castingbread IF it starts with a 5 it should always automatically double

Just wanted to clarify so that it's extra clear that the coupon value ALSO has to be 99 cents or less to double.

[YogaRunner]

Ah, okay, so on the receipt it comes up twice... that makes sense. I might have never noticed because of that (just thought I used two coupons) and I feel like most of my coupons are for $1 off, so probably most of mine are not doubling.

I will keep a closer eye next time I go. Thanks!

[cpnmaniac44]

Originally Posted by YogaRunner Ah, okay, so on the receipt it comes up twice... that makes sense. I might have never noticed because of that (just thought I used two coupons) and I feel like most of my coupons are for $1 off, so probably most of mine are not doubling. I will keep a closer eye next time I go. Thanks!

If you are buying $50 or more in food, you may not notice the savings.
If you are buying (4) $2.00 items and have a .75/1 coupon, trust me you will notice. You should know in your mind about how much your order will cost you before getting to the register. In my example above my total should be $2 + tax. If it is not, I'm looking at my receipt very carefully. I'm also going to count the "beeps" that my "correct coupons" make. I'm listening for 4 beeps, if I hear only 3 the clerk missed one for some reason.

When HT has Super Doubles again your $1/1 will double.
If you live in Pa. I think there are store chains up there that double $1.

[littlelilith]

Yes, it will show up on your receipt like this:

-$0.50 scanned coupon
-$0.50 multiplied coupon

It lists all of your scanned coupons first, then the 'multiplied' ones. In the case of triples, it will do this for a .50 Q:

-$0.50 scanned coupon
-$1.00 multiplied coupon

[ashleyzoso]

This may be a dumb question - But are you making sure to use your VIC card?

If you don't scan your VIC card then nothing will double, and you also will not get the sale prices.

[cpnmaniac44]

Originally Posted by YogaRunner Ah, okay, so on the receipt it comes up twice... that makes sense. I might have never noticed because of that (just thought I used two coupons) and I feel like most of my coupons are for $1 off, so probably most of mine are not doubling. I will keep a closer eye next time I go. Thanks!

your clerk should be asking for your Vic card before they scan any items. Mine do this 100% of the time. They then see my name on the screen and ask if I found everything I was looking for.
Did none of this happen? It is supposed to.

so forgetting to offer your VIC card should not happen.

[YogaRunner]

Hey everyone,

My HT coupons under $0.99 have been doubling just fine now that I am paying attention to it :)

This afternoon will be my first experience with super doubles... I have read all the recent threads about it here and am so excited!!!!