Walmart ~ Question: WALMART Rain Check Limits/Policies for Rain Checks?

[foodie]

Hi,

Well again another question for rain checks--this time for Wal-mart.

I looked at Wal-mart FAQ and couldn't locate the info. Does Wal-mart offer rain checks and what are the limits (if any) on the rain checks? What is their rain check policy?

Nothing found on their website or on price matching info policy. Does anyone have a link so that we can print out their policy on rain checks to carry with us to their stores if the need arises? I couldn't locate it on their website or on HCW.

I read on another site that in VERY SMALL PRINT at the BOTTOM of their circular/ads it states something about rain checks, I believe. Do you know if this is true? Sometimes cashiers and CS clerks denies that Wal-mart has a rain check policy--this is info from other sites. Is this true?

Thanks.

Foodie

[mom2lucas]

I do not have a current ad, but I do believe that WM does give rain checks on ad items only. At least, I have read they do. I will do some checking on that and see what I can find.

[foodie]

mom2lucas and others--

Thanks.

Also, when are the Wal-mart ads/circulars released? I was told recently at a Super Wal-mart on Sundays and last for 2 weeks? Is this true?

Foodie

[mom2lucas]

straight from the back of the ad:

Walmart's Advertised Merchandise Policy - We intend to have every advertised item in stock. However, we may not offer some items in all locations, and quantity or availability may vary due to unexpected demand or other circumstances beyond our control. If an advertised item is out-of-stock at your Walmart, upon your request, we will issue you a Rain Check so that you can purchase the item at the advertised price when it becomes available. In addition, we may offer to sell you a similar item at the advertised price or a comparable price reduction. "While Supplies Last" items, "Bonus" items, items identified as being available in limited quantities, and items that are not carried at your Walmart do not qualify for Rain Checks or offers of substitute items. "WHILE SUPPLIES LAST" items are items that we carry at a special price for a limited time or that we do not intend to continue to carry on a regular basis. "BONUS" items are items that include a bonus amount of the same item or an additional bonus item at no extra cost. "ROLLBACK" means that the advertised price is even lower than the previously offered Every Day Low Price. In all cases, we reserve the right to limit quantities to normal retail purchases or one-per-customer or household, and to exclude dealers. Our advertising circular may vary by geographic region, and any particular regional circular will apply only to stores in that region. Offers and limitations void where prohibited by law. We apologize for, but will not be bound by, any errors in our advertisements.

[foodie]

mom2lucas--

Thanks for your help for the rain check policy.

Foodie

[lovemy2girls]

I've asked at the service desk before if they give rainchecks and was told no. I need to get an ad sometime and save it just in case.

[mom2lucas]

yes, that exact statement is printed on the bottom of every ad that I could find. It really depends on the items and whether they normally carry it or expect to get it in again. I know they get a ton of limited buys, and those are not raincheck eligible.

[amys]

I'm still sitting on a couple RCs from last August when the notebooks were 5 cents each. I had to fight tooth and nail for them too. Took calls to corporate for the local stores to give them to me.

[Penelopefl]

See the article. Corporate is having trouble communicating the policy to the stores. Just keep at them.

Walmart offers rain checks, but a lot of stores didn't know it - St. Petersburg Times

[thayer988]

I'm sure Im pushing the the envelope here, but what about rain checks for items that I am price matching from another store ad??? They price match so you shop from them not the other store, if they dont have the item i'll go to the other store unless i have a raincheck...... anyone know????