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Showing posts with label Super Doubles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Doubles. Show all posts
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Finally - A Super Doubles run!!
I am at the beach and they were gracious enough to "install" a brand new Harris Teeter for me.....complete with all the bells and whistles. It opened in April, but still has that new car smell.
There were a few couponers out at 7:30 this morning, but not much competition. The stock was fairly good, but they were out of the Smart Balance Milk, which is not a shocker.
I utilized my rainchecks to get some items that we need for our stay this weekend.
Retail: $54.78
Coupon Savings: 33.75
VIC Savings: $15.11
Total OOP: $5.92
Savings of 92%
What thrills me to no end is icecream.......FREE icecream, specifically Talenti Gelato. Those bad boys are normally $5 a pop and they are only 16 ozs, but man are they good. I emailed the company and they sent me coupons, $1 coupons. Paired up with a $3.99 sale AND a BOGO raincheck = THE GOOD LIFE.
It's a good thing that there are so many fabulous thrift stores around this area.....I may just need bigger pants.
I hope all of your shopping trips are going well!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Super Doubles Shopping list for 6/22/11 at Harris Teeter - Updated 6/22
I am heading out of town for the weekend and there will be no updates to this post. If you have any questions and see my hubby in the store, ask him. He is quite the expert these days.
Also, if you see something that is a great deal, be a "dear" and leave the information as a comment on this post. GOOD LUCK everyone!!!
Changes/Additions for Wednesday, 6/22 are in PURPLE.
Here we go!!!!
The list is in order according to the item's location in the store.
These are the best deals that I see, so far. I will update the post as I discover more deals. Also, please leave a comment on this post if you see something that should be added to the list. I will be out of town from Thursday - Sunday, so I am counting on you guys to pick up the slack for me.
For you newbies, check out this post that explains my strategy and planning for a Super Doubles event.
Good Luck everyone!!! Leave a comment and let me know who you are doing!
Kings Hawaiian Sandwich Rolls, $2.49
$1 from the 5/22 RP
= .49
Regina Red Wine Vinegar, 12 oz., $2.39
$1 printable, Link: Regina
= .39
Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce, BOGO at $1.25 ea
$1.00/2 from the 5/22 SS
= .50 for 2
Muellers Spaghetti Pasta, 16 oz., $1.35
$1 printable, Link: Mue
= FREE
Muir Glen Tomato Paste, 6 oz., $1.55
$1 printable, Link: MG
= FREE
Hormeal Completes Kids $2
Hormeal Compleats, $1.97
$1 from the 5/8 SS
= FREE
Hungry Jack Pancake Mix, $2.07
$1 from the 5/22 RP
= .07
Lance Cracker Creations, $2.00
$1 from the 6/05 SS
OR
$1 printable, Link: Lance
= FREE
Ritz Crackerfuls, $2.99
$1.50 from the 4/17 SS
= FREE
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, 10 oz., $2
$1/2 from the 5/22 SS
= $1.00
Reynolds Aluminum Foil Pop Up Wrappers, 50 CT, 2.49
1.00 from the 5/15 SS
= .49
Reynolds No-Stick Foil, $1.99
1.00 from the 5/15 SS
= FREE
Bounty Napkins, $1.99
$1 from the 6/05 P&G
= FREE
Lysol Wipes 35 ct$1.69
$1/2 printable, Link: Lysol
OR the $1/2 from the 6/12 SS
=$1.38/2 or .69 ea
Dan-o-nino Yogurt $1.99
$1 from the 6/05 SS
= FREE
People have not found these at the Winston Salem locations.
Breakstone's Sour Cream Dip, $1.99
$1 from the 6/12 SS
= FREE
Minute Steamers $2
$1 from the 4/17 RP
= FREE
Magnum Ice Cream Bars, 3 ct.,$2.49
The sale did not continue
$1 from the 5/22 RP
=.49
Reach Floss, 1 ct., $1.65
$1 from the 4/17 SS
= FREE
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, 8 ct., $1
.50 from the 4/17 SS
OR
.50 from the 6/12 RP
= FREE
Also, if you see something that is a great deal, be a "dear" and leave the information as a comment on this post. GOOD LUCK everyone!!!
Changes/Additions for Wednesday, 6/22 are in PURPLE.
Here we go!!!!
The list is in order according to the item's location in the store.
These are the best deals that I see, so far. I will update the post as I discover more deals. Also, please leave a comment on this post if you see something that should be added to the list. I will be out of town from Thursday - Sunday, so I am counting on you guys to pick up the slack for me.
For you newbies, check out this post that explains my strategy and planning for a Super Doubles event.
Good Luck everyone!!! Leave a comment and let me know who you are doing!
Kings Hawaiian Sandwich Rolls, $2.49
$1 from the 5/22 RP
= .49
Regina Red Wine Vinegar, 12 oz., $2.39
$1 printable, Link: Regina
= .39
Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce, BOGO at $1.25 ea
$1.00/2 from the 5/22 SS
= .50 for 2
Muellers Spaghetti Pasta, 16 oz., $1.35
$1 printable, Link: Mue
= FREE
Muir Glen Tomato Paste, 6 oz., $1.55
$1 printable, Link: MG
= FREE
Hormeal Completes Kids $2
Hormeal Compleats, $1.97
$1 from the 5/8 SS
= FREE
Hungry Jack Pancake Mix, $2.07
$1 from the 5/22 RP
= .07
Lance Cracker Creations, $2.00
$1 from the 6/05 SS
OR
$1 printable, Link: Lance
= FREE
Ritz Crackerfuls, $2.99
$1.50 from the 4/17 SS
= FREE
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, 10 oz., $2
$1/2 from the 5/22 SS
= $1.00
Reynolds Aluminum Foil Pop Up Wrappers, 50 CT, 2.49
1.00 from the 5/15 SS
= .49
Reynolds No-Stick Foil, $1.99
1.00 from the 5/15 SS
= FREE
Bounty Napkins, $1.99
$1 from the 6/05 P&G
= FREE
Lysol Wipes 35 ct
$1/2 printable, Link: Lysol
OR the $1/2 from the 6/12 SS
=
Dan-o-nino Yogurt $1.99
$1 from the 6/05 SS
= FREE
People have not found these at the Winston Salem locations.
Breakstone's Sour Cream Dip, $1.99
$1 from the 6/12 SS
= FREE
Minute Steamers $2
$1 from the 4/17 RP
= FREE
Magnum Ice Cream Bars, 3 ct.,
The sale did not continue
$1 from the 5/22 RP
=
Reach Floss, 1 ct., $1.65
$1 from the 4/17 SS
= FREE
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, 8 ct., $1
.50 from the 4/17 SS
OR
.50 from the 6/12 RP
= FREE
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Harris Teeter Super Doubles Shopping list for April 27 - May 5, 2011 - Updated Wed, 4/27
Updates for Wednesday, 4/27 are in ORANGE. Look through the entire post. I have added the items according to their location in the store.
See this post regarding the rules and my personal strategy: HT SD Rules/Strategy
A couple of updates to the HT coupon policy:
$1.00 coupon from the 3/13 SS
= FREE
Trans Ocean Crab Classics $2
$1 printable, Link: TO
= FREE
Ortega Taco Shells $1.50
$1/2 printable, Link: Ortega no prints availabe
= .50 ea
Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese $2.50
$1 from the 4/17 SS = .50
Log Cabin Syrup 24 oz, $1.99
$1 from the 2/27 SS
= FREE
Kashi bars $2.99
$1 printable, Link: Kashi
= .99
Old Orchard Healthy Balance 64 oz, $2.75
$1 printable, Link: OO OR
= .75
Juicy Juice 4 pack sparklings fruit juice beverage, $1.99
$1.00 printable, Link: JJ
= FREE
Weber Seasonings $1.99
$1.00 from the 3/27 SS
= FREE
Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme, 10 oz, $2.99
$1.50 from the 3/06 SS
= FREE
Buitoni Pasta, 9 oz, $1.50
$1 printable, Link: Buitoni
= FREE
Smart Balance Milk, 1/2 gallon, $2.50
$1.50 from the 4/10 SS
= FREE
Silk 1/2 gallon, $3.27
$1.25 printable, Link: Silk
= .77
Bailey’s Creamer, 16 oz, $2.19
$1 printable, Link: Bailey's
OR $1 from the 3/06 SS
= .19
Dannon Activia or DanActive Yogurt 4 pk $2.00
$1 from the 3/06 SS (expires 4/30)
= FREE
Select Bird’s Eye Steamfresh 12 oz $1.00
$1/3 from the 3/20 SS
= .33 ea
Minute Steamers Rice $2
$1 from the 4/17 RP
= FREE
McCain Purely Potatoes $3.39
$1 from the 2/27 SS (expires 4/30)
= $1.39
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 50 ct., $2.45
$1.25/2 from the 4/03 SS
= $1.20 ea
(Not a great price, but it's been a while since we have gotten a stockpile price on these)
Rubbermaid Glass with Easy Find Lid Container, 1 ct., $4.29
$1.50 printable, Link: RM OR RM
= $1.29
Wisk Detergent, 50 oz, $3.99
$1 printable, Link: Wisk FB OR Wisk
= $1.99
7th Generation 50oz laundry detergent, $5.99
$1.50 printable, Link:7th Gen
= $2.99
Nuk Fun Grips Spill Proof Cup, 1 ct., $4.29
$1.50 printable, Link: Nuk
= $1.29
Good Life Recipe Cat Food, 3 oz, Salmon & Garden Blend $2.99 (these are tiny pouches)
$1.50 from the RP 4/17
= FREE
(GREAT donation item!!!)
Tidy Cats Cat Litter, 10 lb., $3.19
Use the $1.50 from the 1/30 RP (expires 04/30) (Not confirmed)
= .19
Kotex Pantiliners, 18-22 ct, $1.45
$1.50 printable, Link: Kot
= 2 FREE
Butterfinger Snackers Candy, 2.1 oz., .95
$1/2 printable, Link: Butterfinger
= FREE
Milka Chocolate, $1.99
$1 printable, Link: Milka
= FREE
See this post regarding the rules and my personal strategy: HT SD Rules/Strategy
A couple of updates to the HT coupon policy:
- No orders may be separated that would allow the 20 coupon limit to be exceeded or any other coupon limits to be exceeded.
- We double up to three identical items with manufacturer coupon; additional coupons for like item will be honored at face value. Like items include all flavors.
- We accept only one coupon for Buy One Get One Free items. This is being strictly enforced. You can purchase only one item and use one coupon, but if you purchase two items, you can only use one coupon. You can purchase 3 items and use 2 coupons.
$1.00 coupon from the 3/13 SS
= FREE
Trans Ocean Crab Classics $2
$1 printable, Link: TO
= FREE
Ortega Taco Shells $1.50
Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese $2.50
$1 from the 4/17 SS = .50
Log Cabin Syrup 24 oz, $1.99
$1 from the 2/27 SS
= FREE
Kashi bars $2.99
$1 printable, Link: Kashi
= .99
Old Orchard Healthy Balance 64 oz, $2.75
$1 printable, Link: OO OR
= .75
Juicy Juice 4 pack sparklings fruit juice beverage, $1.99
$1.00 printable, Link: JJ
= FREE
Weber Seasonings $1.99
$1.00 from the 3/27 SS
= FREE
Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme, 10 oz, $2.99
$1.50 from the 3/06 SS
= FREE
Buitoni Pasta, 9 oz, $1.50
$1 printable, Link: Buitoni
= FREE
Smart Balance Milk, 1/2 gallon, $2.50
$1.50 from the 4/10 SS
= FREE
Silk 1/2 gallon, $3.27
$1.25 printable, Link: Silk
= .77
Bailey’s Creamer, 16 oz, $2.19
$1 printable, Link: Bailey's
OR $1 from the 3/06 SS
= .19
Dannon Activia or DanActive Yogurt 4 pk $2.00
$1 from the 3/06 SS (expires 4/30)
= FREE
Select Bird’s Eye Steamfresh 12 oz $1.00
$1/3 from the 3/20 SS
= .33 ea
Minute Steamers Rice $2
$1 from the 4/17 RP
= FREE
McCain Purely Potatoes $3.39
$1 from the 2/27 SS (expires 4/30)
= $1.39
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 50 ct., $2.45
$1.25/2 from the 4/03 SS
= $1.20 ea
(Not a great price, but it's been a while since we have gotten a stockpile price on these)
Rubbermaid Glass with Easy Find Lid Container, 1 ct., $4.29
$1.50 printable, Link: RM OR RM
= $1.29
Wisk Detergent, 50 oz, $3.99
$1 printable, Link: Wisk FB OR Wisk
= $1.99
7th Generation 50oz laundry detergent, $5.99
$1.50 printable, Link:7th Gen
= $2.99
Nuk Fun Grips Spill Proof Cup, 1 ct., $4.29
$1.50 printable, Link: Nuk
= $1.29
Good Life Recipe Cat Food, 3 oz, Salmon & Garden Blend $2.99 (these are tiny pouches)
$1.50 from the RP 4/17
= FREE
(GREAT donation item!!!)
Tidy Cats Cat Litter, 10 lb., $3.19
Use the $1.50 from the 1/30 RP (expires 04/30) (Not confirmed)
= .19
Kotex Pantiliners, 18-22 ct, $1.45
$1.50 printable, Link: Kot
= 2 FREE
Butterfinger Snackers Candy, 2.1 oz., .95
$1/2 printable, Link: Butterfinger
= FREE
Milka Chocolate, $1.99
$1 printable, Link: Milka
= FREE
Friday, October 29, 2010
Harris Teeter Super Doubles Pre-List for 11/3/10
I don't have my list compiled yet, but check out Coupon Keri's blog at Coupon Keri.She has a fantastic list started.
We did not get all of the coupons that are on her list, but by having this list early, it gives you plenty of time to order. I use Dale Kilburn. He is located in Tennessee and it takes two days for mail delivery. His prices are reasonable and he provides fantastic customer service. His list is set up as a Google document. Here is the link: DK
I should have my list posted by Monday evening.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Harris Teeter Super Doubles List for 6/23/10
Here is a list of what I have so far. I usually make a prediction of what goes fast/first, but I can't put my finger on one specific item. As I discover the hottest items, I will update this list. Below this list is a refresher course on the coupon policy/rules for Harris Teeter
Haven't found much to add, but this one is exciting....(additions added on Thursday, 6/24 are in orange)
Breyers Smooth and Dreamy icecream bars/sandwich are bogo at $2.12. Use the $1 printable, Link: Breyers and it makes them only .12. I thought .74 was good for these when we had the .75 qs, but WOW, .12???
Dannon Danimals 6 ct. $1.99
$1 off Dannon Danimals, 6/06 Smart Source
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurts 4 pk $2
-$1 off Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks printable, Link: Yopliat
Wholly Guacamole or Salsa 7oz. $1.99
$1.50 off Wholly Guacamole Product printable, Link: Guac
Muir Glen Tomato Paste 6 oz. $1.39
$1 off Muir Glen printable, Link: Muir Glen
Chinet Napkins 40 ct., $1.40
-.75/1 Chinet Napkins, SS 3/28 (exp 6/30)
Carefree liners, 22ct, $1.49
$1 off Carefree Product, 4/25 Smart Source
Kotex Pantiliners, 48 ct, $1.49
$1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Security Tampons, 5/16 Smart Source
Reach Dental Floss - $1.65
$1 off Reach Floss or Flosser 5/16 Red Plum
Sure Deodorant for Men $2.79
-$1.50 off Sure Deodorant for Men/Women, 5/02 Smart Source
Uncle Ben’s White Rice, 16 oz., $2.15
$1 off Uncle Ben’s Plain White or Brown Rice, SS 5/16 (makes it .45)
Borden Single Sensations, $2.19
$1 off 5/23 Smart Source
Dannon Yogurt - Activia 4ct. $2.50
$1 off Dannon DanActive, 4 or 8 pk, SS 5/02, 6/06
Yoplait Delights Yogurt $2.50
$1 off Yoplait Delights Yogurt Multipack printable, Link: Yoplait
Kruncher’s Chips, $2.50
$1 off Kruncher’s Chips, SS 4/18
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce $2.19
$1 off KC Masterpiece 5/9 Smart Source
Athenos Feta, $2.55
$1 off Athenos, 5/16 Smart Source
Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate, 5.2 oz. $2.99
$1 off Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate, 5/09 Smart Source
V8 V Fusion 48 oz. $3.59
$1 off V8 Fusion, 6 pk or 46 oz, printable, Link: V 8
Pert Plus for Men 12 oz. $3.69
$1.50 off Pert Plus 3-in-1 or Pert Plus for Men SS 5/02
Super Doubles is an event that Harris Teeter has periodically. Harris Teeter ALWAYS doubles coupons up to .99, but during Super Doubles, the coupons double up to $1.98. That means that your $1.50 coupon is worth $3.00. The event will begin at 7:00 a.m. on the first day, Wednesday, June 23 and will go until midnight, Tuesday, June 29.
Harris Teeter will triple up to 20 coupons per card per day. The cards are tracked by address. If you have a 21 coupons and one of your coupons is worth $2 or more, ask the cashier to scan the $2 coupon last, so that your first 20 will triple.
If you have a coupon that says "Do Not Double or Do Not Double or Triple" (DND), if it starts with a 5, it will double automatically. If it starts with a 9, it will not double. The store has a right to pull the DND coupons and hand key them in so that they will not triple. MY store does not do this, that is one of the reasons that I am so loyal to them - and, their customer service is out of this world!!! If I visit another store and this happens to me, I tell the cashier to void the item off (unless the difference is just a few cents).
If you have any rainchecks, this may be a good time to use them if you have a good coupon to use with the item. I tend to wait until later in the week to purchase these items...you probably won't have to worry about the stock being low - not many people remember this trick.
My Strategy:
Organizing your Coupons.....
Since I do not clip any of my coupons, I check my blog and others' blogs to see what the best deals are. I clip/print out the necessary coupons and file them in a small three ring binder in the order of where the items are located in the store. I have make-shift dividers - only about 5-6. That way I am not lugging my large coupon binder around (which wouldn't do any good with barely anything in it!)
I create a list of items that I want to purchase....FIRST on my list are items that I think will be sold out quickly, aka, the free items. I create a spreadsheet with those items, how many I am going to purchase, the coupon value and my total out of pocket, in the order of the store. Have a couple of standbys on your list in case they are out of an item. I fell really disappointed when I don't use ALL 20 of my coupon limit.
With this method, I can do a Super Doubles run in 15 minutes.
I stick with that list for the first few shopping trips, or until I run out of those coupons. Then I start using the other coupons on those items that cost money and/or are a good deal.
Ordering Coupons.....
I order my coupons from Your Coupon Cafe, yourcouponcafe.com. She is local, ships the same day and if you are local to Winston Salem/Greensboro, you will get the coupons in one day. The downfall is she gets the coupons that we get, but since I have started ordering from her, I have not placed an order with any other service - aka, I have not found the need.
If there is an item that you are interested in, but don't have a coupon, you can do a search on afullcup.com under coupons. They will tell you if there is a coupon for the item and it's origin. There are other coupon services available (google coupon clipping service), but it can take anywhere from 2+ days to receive them. Also, you could order off Ebay. The saving grace about this is that the stock in the stores for those particular items should be good, since our area did not receive the coupons.
When checking out, know your total before you get to the register. Count your coupons. If your total is higher than you anticipated, ask the cashier to count the coupons on the screen to make sure two coupons did not get stuck together. Also, make sure you GIVE the cashier all of your coupons. When I shop from my list, as I am shopping, I do not pull the coupons. I find that I am dropping them a lot and struggling while holding my list and pen and pulling the items from the shelf. I find a place in the store that is not busy (my store has a display with 12 pack sodas, near the magazines that always seem to be stacked at the right height.) I glance through the cart and pull the coupons, looking at my list as well. I count and double count to make sure I don't have more than 20.
Also, a very important note. I shop with people a lot. We get one cart and put a basket inside the cart for the two different orders. Make sure that you put the correct item in the correct place. During last Triples, DH and I did a transaction each and I had an item of his - my total was WAYYY off. The wonderful cashier helped me realize this and we were on our merry way. STAY FOCUSED!!! (sometimes easier said than done).
One final note...don't hog the isles - stay to the side. The non-couponers have very little tolerance for us couponers and it's just good etiquette with other couponers.
One final final note...be nice to the cashiers - they work very hard and have been standing on their feet all day.
Please let me know if you want to do a shopping trip with me - I would be happy to take you!!
Haven't found much to add, but this one is exciting....(additions added on Thursday, 6/24 are in orange)
Breyers Smooth and Dreamy icecream bars/sandwich are bogo at $2.12. Use the $1 printable, Link: Breyers and it makes them only .12. I thought .74 was good for these when we had the .75 qs, but WOW, .12???
Dannon Danimals 6 ct. $1.99
$1 off Dannon Danimals, 6/06 Smart Source
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurts 4 pk $2
-$1 off Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks printable, Link: Yopliat
Wholly Guacamole or Salsa 7oz. $1.99
$1.50 off Wholly Guacamole Product printable, Link: Guac
Muir Glen Tomato Paste 6 oz. $1.39
$1 off Muir Glen printable, Link: Muir Glen
Chinet Napkins 40 ct., $1.40
-.75/1 Chinet Napkins, SS 3/28 (exp 6/30)
Carefree liners, 22ct, $1.49
$1 off Carefree Product, 4/25 Smart Source
Kotex Pantiliners, 48 ct, $1.49
$1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Security Tampons, 5/16 Smart Source
Reach Dental Floss - $1.65
$1 off Reach Floss or Flosser 5/16 Red Plum
Sure Deodorant for Men $2.79
-$1.50 off Sure Deodorant for Men/Women, 5/02 Smart Source
Uncle Ben’s White Rice, 16 oz., $2.15
$1 off Uncle Ben’s Plain White or Brown Rice, SS 5/16 (makes it .45)
Borden Single Sensations, $2.19
$1 off 5/23 Smart Source
Dannon Yogurt - Activia 4ct. $2.50
$1 off Dannon DanActive, 4 or 8 pk, SS 5/02, 6/06
Yoplait Delights Yogurt $2.50
$1 off Yoplait Delights Yogurt Multipack printable, Link: Yoplait
Kruncher’s Chips, $2.50
$1 off Kruncher’s Chips, SS 4/18
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce $2.19
$1 off KC Masterpiece 5/9 Smart Source
Athenos Feta, $2.55
$1 off Athenos, 5/16 Smart Source
Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate, 5.2 oz. $2.99
$1 off Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate, 5/09 Smart Source
V8 V Fusion 48 oz. $3.59
$1 off V8 Fusion, 6 pk or 46 oz, printable, Link: V 8
Pert Plus for Men 12 oz. $3.69
$1.50 off Pert Plus 3-in-1 or Pert Plus for Men SS 5/02
Super Doubles is an event that Harris Teeter has periodically. Harris Teeter ALWAYS doubles coupons up to .99, but during Super Doubles, the coupons double up to $1.98. That means that your $1.50 coupon is worth $3.00. The event will begin at 7:00 a.m. on the first day, Wednesday, June 23 and will go until midnight, Tuesday, June 29.
Harris Teeter will triple up to 20 coupons per card per day. The cards are tracked by address. If you have a 21 coupons and one of your coupons is worth $2 or more, ask the cashier to scan the $2 coupon last, so that your first 20 will triple.
If you have a coupon that says "Do Not Double or Do Not Double or Triple" (DND), if it starts with a 5, it will double automatically. If it starts with a 9, it will not double. The store has a right to pull the DND coupons and hand key them in so that they will not triple. MY store does not do this, that is one of the reasons that I am so loyal to them - and, their customer service is out of this world!!! If I visit another store and this happens to me, I tell the cashier to void the item off (unless the difference is just a few cents).
If you have any rainchecks, this may be a good time to use them if you have a good coupon to use with the item. I tend to wait until later in the week to purchase these items...you probably won't have to worry about the stock being low - not many people remember this trick.
My Strategy:
Organizing your Coupons.....
Since I do not clip any of my coupons, I check my blog and others' blogs to see what the best deals are. I clip/print out the necessary coupons and file them in a small three ring binder in the order of where the items are located in the store. I have make-shift dividers - only about 5-6. That way I am not lugging my large coupon binder around (which wouldn't do any good with barely anything in it!)
I create a list of items that I want to purchase....FIRST on my list are items that I think will be sold out quickly, aka, the free items. I create a spreadsheet with those items, how many I am going to purchase, the coupon value and my total out of pocket, in the order of the store. Have a couple of standbys on your list in case they are out of an item. I fell really disappointed when I don't use ALL 20 of my coupon limit.
With this method, I can do a Super Doubles run in 15 minutes.
I stick with that list for the first few shopping trips, or until I run out of those coupons. Then I start using the other coupons on those items that cost money and/or are a good deal.
Ordering Coupons.....
I order my coupons from Your Coupon Cafe, yourcouponcafe.com. She is local, ships the same day and if you are local to Winston Salem/Greensboro, you will get the coupons in one day. The downfall is she gets the coupons that we get, but since I have started ordering from her, I have not placed an order with any other service - aka, I have not found the need.
If there is an item that you are interested in, but don't have a coupon, you can do a search on afullcup.com under coupons. They will tell you if there is a coupon for the item and it's origin. There are other coupon services available (google coupon clipping service), but it can take anywhere from 2+ days to receive them. Also, you could order off Ebay. The saving grace about this is that the stock in the stores for those particular items should be good, since our area did not receive the coupons.
When checking out, know your total before you get to the register. Count your coupons. If your total is higher than you anticipated, ask the cashier to count the coupons on the screen to make sure two coupons did not get stuck together. Also, make sure you GIVE the cashier all of your coupons. When I shop from my list, as I am shopping, I do not pull the coupons. I find that I am dropping them a lot and struggling while holding my list and pen and pulling the items from the shelf. I find a place in the store that is not busy (my store has a display with 12 pack sodas, near the magazines that always seem to be stacked at the right height.) I glance through the cart and pull the coupons, looking at my list as well. I count and double count to make sure I don't have more than 20.
Also, a very important note. I shop with people a lot. We get one cart and put a basket inside the cart for the two different orders. Make sure that you put the correct item in the correct place. During last Triples, DH and I did a transaction each and I had an item of his - my total was WAYYY off. The wonderful cashier helped me realize this and we were on our merry way. STAY FOCUSED!!! (sometimes easier said than done).
One final note...don't hog the isles - stay to the side. The non-couponers have very little tolerance for us couponers and it's just good etiquette with other couponers.
One final final note...be nice to the cashiers - they work very hard and have been standing on their feet all day.
Please let me know if you want to do a shopping trip with me - I would be happy to take you!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Strategies for Super Doubles
What is your strategy for Super Doubles (do you also hear the super-hero music when you say Super Doubles?????? There it went again!!!)
Leave a comment and I will share your strategy with others.
I will be in a HUGE hurry for my first SD trip. My favorite HT opens at 7:00 and I am supposed to be at work by 7:30, but, if I can be in the checkout line by 7:15, I won't be TOO late. As a result, I have created an Excel Spreadsheet listing out my quantity, item, cost of item, q value, subtotal and total. I am pulling the qs ONLY for tomorrow morning's trip....that way, I will be able to FLY through the store (not only physically, but I will certainly be high as a kite mentally, especially when I see my total).
In general my strategy is to file my qs in my large binders, flag them with the cute little (or tiny - as Aiyana says) post-it flags letting me know what page to turn to. I write the original amount of the item, as well as the coupon value and the total after q on yet another tiny post-it note and place it on the coupon. I can see the coupon and know how much it is going to cost without having to do the math in the store (remember the bright glaring lights I talked about at Wags???? They must use the same lighting people because this seems to happen at HT as well.)
I also use a notebook to write down what I am most interested in purchasing and what I think will sell out the quickest. Sometimes I actually pull the qs and clip them to the notebook page, if I know I am going to be in a hurry at the store. Also, a calculator helps - it's amazing how your math skills leave you when you get excited.
I take a pen with me to make adjustments to my list, including price adjustments if necessary, in order to know what my total will be.
Depending on the store that you visit, you may need to watch the screen to make sure everything doubles. The associates at MY favorite HT checks for me (it helps that they know me).
One very important point to remember. Wait until you get to the car to yell "YIPEEE", don't embarrass yourself.....it makes those around you jealous.
Just a refresher on HT's q policy:
During SDs, they will double qs up to $1.98. There is a limit of 20 coupons doubled per household per day. Others are scanned and taken off at face value. It still has not been concretely determined if it is every 24 hours, at midnight or at 7:00 a.m.
HT will accept up to three mfg. coupons for three of the identical same items. They will accept up to two IPS for two identical items.
Good Luck and may the Coupon Goddess be with you!!!
Leave a comment and I will share your strategy with others.
I will be in a HUGE hurry for my first SD trip. My favorite HT opens at 7:00 and I am supposed to be at work by 7:30, but, if I can be in the checkout line by 7:15, I won't be TOO late. As a result, I have created an Excel Spreadsheet listing out my quantity, item, cost of item, q value, subtotal and total. I am pulling the qs ONLY for tomorrow morning's trip....that way, I will be able to FLY through the store (not only physically, but I will certainly be high as a kite mentally, especially when I see my total).
In general my strategy is to file my qs in my large binders, flag them with the cute little (or tiny - as Aiyana says) post-it flags letting me know what page to turn to. I write the original amount of the item, as well as the coupon value and the total after q on yet another tiny post-it note and place it on the coupon. I can see the coupon and know how much it is going to cost without having to do the math in the store (remember the bright glaring lights I talked about at Wags???? They must use the same lighting people because this seems to happen at HT as well.)
I also use a notebook to write down what I am most interested in purchasing and what I think will sell out the quickest. Sometimes I actually pull the qs and clip them to the notebook page, if I know I am going to be in a hurry at the store. Also, a calculator helps - it's amazing how your math skills leave you when you get excited.
I take a pen with me to make adjustments to my list, including price adjustments if necessary, in order to know what my total will be.
Depending on the store that you visit, you may need to watch the screen to make sure everything doubles. The associates at MY favorite HT checks for me (it helps that they know me).
One very important point to remember. Wait until you get to the car to yell "YIPEEE", don't embarrass yourself.....it makes those around you jealous.
Just a refresher on HT's q policy:
During SDs, they will double qs up to $1.98. There is a limit of 20 coupons doubled per household per day. Others are scanned and taken off at face value. It still has not been concretely determined if it is every 24 hours, at midnight or at 7:00 a.m.
HT will accept up to three mfg. coupons for three of the identical same items. They will accept up to
Good Luck and may the Coupon Goddess be with you!!!
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