Great Solo Catalina deal 5/16 - 6/8 (money maker!) - Page 2

Little Birdie · 05-29-2008, 02:09:21 AM

Originally Posted by smartmoneymama

I think you have to buy 2 to get $1 back.

That's correct.
Buying 1 gets $0.
Buying 2 gets $1
Buying 3 or 4 is the best deal.
Don't buy more than 4, cause you'll still only get $4 back.

three_kids_mom · 05-30-2008, 02:50:52 PM

There were 2.99 at my store. So not a moneymaker - just need to pay for tax though, so still a good deal!

luvs2cpn · 05-30-2008, 02:54:41 PM

I had 10 of the $2 coupons so I bought three packs of plates, paid, bought 3 packs of plates, paid, bought 4 packs of plates and paid. Then I used the $10 in catalinas that I just got to pay for my small order of groceries!!!

MamaBird06 · 05-30-2008, 04:50:45 PM

They were 2.68 at my store in kansas. I only had 2 coupons, so I did pay a little oop in the end, but .18 a pack plus tax after the 1.00 cat is a good deal to me anyway

tonyarn · 05-31-2008, 12:32:12 AM

This didn't work for me in Marion, IA. The front end manager gave me back money and my coupons...all while I'm arguing with him that I didn't spend this much, you're giving me back too much money. So...I made $8 off the deal, still have coupons in hand, no plates. My friend said it worked for her at one of the Cedar Rapids stores, not sure which one, though.

Little Birdie · 05-31-2008, 04:40:00 AM

Tonya, did you try it in a different lane?

There was one catalina deal in the past--it was advertised in the ad, so I could point to that--that did not print for me. At the cashier's suggestion, I held my receipt and pushed my cart straight to the cs counter. Their they voided the entire order and rerang it--catalina printed.

When I asked, the person helping me there said that they only test the Catalina machines once a month! My conclusion: it was likely the machine at the register I had checked out at just wasn't working.

tonyarn · 05-31-2008, 03:52:15 PM

I didn't try this in a different lane, but thought I might when a different manager was working...don't want to LOOK like I'm trying to scam money from them, yanno. I live within walking distance, so I may pop in there during the day today to check it out. I did get it to work at the Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue in cedar Rapids on my way to and from work last night, but their stock is getting quite low, so probably not worth a trip for someone who wouldn't be in the area anyway. I had a total of 18 coupons, I'm not trying to roll these, have 12 left I think.

Domestic Gal · 06-01-2008, 06:16:27 PM

The new add has solo products for $2.48 Hopefully the heavy duty are included. This will be a money maker for all if they are.

dalkambo · 06-04-2008, 02:21:21 PM

my hyvee does not have cat machines! :( i am crying!

smartmoneymama · 06-05-2008, 06:49:08 AM

I used 8 $2/1 coupons today for Solo plates marked down to $2.48/ea. Ended up $4 ahead! Woohoo! I am so going back tomorrow.