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[ksw242]

Newbie Walgreen's question here. I finally figured out what Reader Board special was from the FAQ, but do these sales apply to any Walgreen's or just the one you see the sign at?

[irishlass]

Originally Posted by ksw242 Newbie Walgreen's question here. I finally figured out what Reader Board special was from the FAQ, but do these sales apply to any Walgreen's or just the one you see the sign at?

The reader board specials are sent down from corp. I would assume they are good in every store

[dc9queen]

This is a small vent but why is Walgreens not uniform in their policy when it comes to buy one get one free and use two coupons?

Geez. I was so hoping to use some cheap HIP Loreal makeup to look like some drag queen instead of using MAC ...but they stole my joy! Totally wanted to use the turquoise metallic color..

One store is fine with it and the other is an absolute no.

Sort of annoying when I worked for a big company and there is no such thing as wavering from a rule. Is each store independently owned?

(yep I'm a newbie)

[irishlass]

Originally Posted by dc9queen This is a small vent but why is Walgreens not uniform in their policy when it comes to buy one get one free and use two coupons? Geez. I was so hoping to use some cheap HIP Loreal makeup to look like some drag queen instead of using MAC ...but they stole my joy! Totally wanted to use the turquoise metallic color.. One store is fine with it and the other is an absolute no. Sort of annoying when I worked for a big company and there is no such thing as wavering from a rule. Is each store independently owned? (yep I'm a newbie)

nope each store isn't individually owned. It seems Walgreens corp has given each store the ownership of their coupon policy. Some stores will take 2 mfg on a bogo while others won't. It is confusing since there isn't a "uniform" coupon policy. Best advice I can give is get to know your store's coupon policy. If you have more then one store you shop at...get to know each stores policy as they could differ.

[johnfdeluca]

In my case, I also know each of my cashiers coupon "policy" as it varies based on who checks me out. Of course this is just inconsistent enforcement of policy but some cashiers will not let me do what the manager lets me do and vice versa. I'm sure many will agree that this can be the most frustrating part of deal shopping (along with shelf clearing). I would prefer a well documented and posted (for cashiers and customers alike) policy so I know how to maximize my savings while staying within the stated policy.

To illustrate, at the same Walgreens, depending on the cashier, I've been told I can use only 1 RR per transaction. The next visit, the cahier saw I had several RRs in my coupon envelope and told me I could use more. Then back another time, the same (store mgr) who told me I could only use 1 RR per transaction took more than one RR without question. So I sometimes feel like it's a game of roulette. The other Walgreens (which has much more shelf clearing so I don't visit as often) has a more consistent policy with their more seasoned cashiers.

Originally Posted by irishlass nope each store isn't individually owned. It seems Walgreens corp has given each store the ownership of their coupon policy. Some stores will take 2 mfg on a bogo while others won't. It is confusing since there isn't a "uniform" coupon policy. Best advice I can give is get to know your store's coupon policy. If you have more then one store you shop at...get to know each stores policy as they could differ.

[$teadfa$t$aver]

Can someone please help me figure out where I went wrong?

I purchased 3 John Freida Sham. @ $5/ea with a $5 RR when I reached $15. So, $15 - 2 ($3/1 mq total of $6) - $5RR = $4. That's how the trans. happened. What I can't figure out is why the register wouldn't allow me to use my last $3/1 mq for a total of ($9mq) making it a final price of $1.

On a sep. transaction, I bought mayo for 2/$7. I used a $5RR and wanted to use 2 (.60/1 mq) making them at total of .80. Instead, the register wouldn't allow one of the .60/1 mq and it came out to be $1.40 instead.

We even tried to rering the items and have the manager key in the correct price and nothing would work. Any hints?

Sadie

[irishlass]

Originally Posted by $teadfa$t$aver Can someone please help me figure out where I went wrong? I purchased 3 John Freida Sham. @ $5/ea with a $5 RR when I reached $15. So, $15 - 2 ($3/1 mq total of $6) - $5RR = $4. That's how the trans. happened. What I can't figure out is why the register wouldn't allow me to use my last $3/1 mq for a total of ($9mq) making it a final price of $1. On a sep. transaction, I bought mayo for 2/$7. I used a $5RR and wanted to use 2 (.60/1 mq) making them at total of .80. Instead, the register wouldn't allow one of the .60/1 mq and it came out to be $1.40 instead. We even tried to rering the items and have the manager key in the correct price and nothing would work. Any hints? Sadie

on the John Frieda you had 3 items and 4 coupons, the RR count as coupons. You can't have more coupons then items. Next time throw in a small "filler" and it will take all 4 of them. Same with the mayo transaction, 2 items 3 coupons, again a small "filler" would have fixed the problem.
HTH

[avontrainer]

After many trips to WAGS to get all the great deals I Know I should be getting I finally give up. I cashed in my last $10 RR and have no plans to return.

Must be our store is so new that even the managers dont really understand the rr's or how the q's work w/ them. I feel like Im treated like a theif everytime I use q's w/ rr's. I have followed closely all of the rules but still no change. Its like the rules change w/ each clerk or manager.

Even after explaining to them the procedure as I have learned it via HCW(we know that here the rules are researched) I am often handed my q back. Like I would purchase anything without one.

Does anyone else find that It just isnt worth the hassle of being harrassed everytime their in the checkout, or have you maybe found a way to overcome it?

Sorry didnt post in hot house, but really wanted to know if anyone else is suffering through this.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Lisa M

[dc9queen]

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[Lurkergirl]

Quick question here :
Say I have a $3 dollar RR would this work with it ?
Coupon from Wag's flyer for Skintimate shave cream 1.99 limit 3
Have 2 IP q's for 1.00 off the above product
add on another coupon from Wag's flyer for the candy
would I need fillers ?
In other words does the coupons in the flyer count toward the limit on q's plus items ?