Harris Teeter ~ Other: Grand Opening 02/10/10 New Harris Teeter Fairfax, VA Store

[foodie]

Hi,

For all you N VA'ers. just thought I would post that the NEW Grand Opening of the HT Fairfax, VA store will be Wednesday, 02/10/10. When I was at the Reston, VA HT today shopping after going to Trader Joe's, one of my friendly managers told me when the NEW store would open. Of course, I asked for info.

Anyway, since my twins have a mild allergy that requires a new prescription every 30 days, I take advantage of when HT has their NEW GRAND OPENING stores. For each, NEW PRESCRIPTION REFILL OR NEW PRESCRIPTION, you receive a $20 credit on your VIC Card. I stagger their 30 day prescriptions with our mail order 90 day refills. It works for us.

So when the South Riding/Chantilly, VA store opened months ago, I was able to have $100 worth ($20 credit for each prescription) on my VIC Card. You can use this $20 credit for groceries, etc. It comes in handy to stagger these credits for Triples and Super Doubles.

This Grand Opening special usually lasts 2 months or so. Just see your pharmacies for details.

Thought this would help--

Foodie (Katie)

[momto8kiddos]

Does anybody know if this will work if I've gotten this same deal at a different HT in a different city?

[foodie]

It should. What I do is go the Grand Opening store (i.e. South Riding/Chantilly, VA store), and then fill my new or refill prescriptions. After the $20 credit in scanned for my VIC Card, you can use that $20 credit at ANY HT store.

Luckily for us, our co-pays for each person is $20 with insurance. For us, it is a wash. For each new refill or new prescription, the $20 credit pays for our co-pays.

You just have to fill/refill a new prescription at the Grand Opening store that is sponsoring this special. For example, go to the Fairfax, VA Grand Opening store, fill/refill your prescriptions and have the Pharmacy scan your VIC Card. Be sure to ask for a receipt from the Pharmacy proving that you have received your $20 credit on your VIC Card. It is automatically uploaded to your VIC Card as soon as you pay your co-pays or your prescription amount due.

Also, pickup a flyer from the Pharmacy as a reminder of when the program starts and ends. Usually they do this for 2 or 3 months. I put it on my fridge magnet clip as a reminder. You can use the VIC Card $20 credit anytime. Just be sure to use it before the special program deadline.

Maybe we will have Triples/Super Doubles this week. Hope so. Any problems with the $20 credit, ask your store managers for help.

Hope this helps--

Foodie

[anaj06]

Foodie (or anyone else with experience),

Since you sound like you have done the Rx deal a few times; do you mind if I ask you a question.

I have 3 - $20 credits on my VIC card right now. I have already used one, so I know as soon as the cashier hits total...it takes the $20 off. Since I don't usually spend $20 after coupons...I keep doing small purchases under $20 to not use one of my "3" free $20.

Tomorrow, I have to go over $20 to get my GM things that I want...my plan puts me at $34 -$20 - $5 GM and then coupons brings me down to $1.11 plus tax. I am sure this will just use one credit since my total is not over $40.

My question...if I cross $40 would it use 2 credits or take $40 off. I am scared to do it without knowing because I wouldn't be able to use all my Qs without planning it that way:) I have a $10/$50 coupon I'd love to work in but they won't take that unless the total is $50 after coupons and if they will take off all 3 of my $20 credits I'll never get the bill over $50 to use the coupon:(

Any thoughts as to how they actually come off would be helpful.

Thanks a bunch!

[anaj06]

Also, do they have an expiration?

[RunningTheRace]

Originally Posted by anaj06 Foodie (or anyone else with experience), Since you sound like you have done the Rx deal a few times; do you mind if I ask you a question. I have 3 - $20 credits on my VIC card right now. I have already used one, so I know as soon as the cashier hits total...it takes the $20 off. Since I don't usually spend $20 after coupons...I keep doing small purchases under $20 to not use one of my "3" free $20. Tomorrow, I have to go over $20 to get my GM things that I want...my plan puts me at $34 -$20 - $5 GM and then coupons brings me down to $1.11 plus tax. I am sure this will just use one credit since my total is not over $40. My question...if I cross $40 would it use 2 credits or take $40 off. I am scared to do it without knowing because I wouldn't be able to use all my Qs without planning it that way:) I have a $10/$50 coupon I'd love to work in but they won't take that unless the total is $50 after coupons and if they will take off all 3 of my $20 credits I'll never get the bill over $50 to use the coupon:( Any thoughts as to how they actually come off would be helpful. Thanks a bunch!

nope... only one $20 credit comes off for each transaction. :-)

[anaj06]

Originally Posted by RunningTheRace nope... only one $20 credit comes off for each transaction. :-)

Oh that is awesome! How long ago did you try this...just curious if I can expect it to still be true. If this is the case, I don't have to make 2 trips in one day. Thanks for verifying!

Anyone else had this experience also? If so, I'd love to have the additional confirmations:)

[roch369]

Hi. Sounding in on this. They had the same deal at Fulton, MD location. They only let you use one of your $20 credit per day.

[foodie]

anaj06--

roch369 is correct.

One $20 credit is deducted per VIC Card scan. As far as the expiration date on your $20 credit on your VIC Card, just call the Pharmacy Department and ask them when the Grand Opening Pharmacy $20 credit on your VIC Card expires. They should still have a flyer stating the dates of the special for your HT store.

Hope this helps--

Foodie

[anaj06]

Thanks ladies...it worked perfectly as you all said this morning. Only one $20 credit came off! I still have 2 on my card....