Ashley emailed me on Friday with the following about the Target Coupon policy:
Hello! I didn’t see it posted on your website anywhere and wasn’t sure if you knew this, but I work at Target and we recently changed our coupon policy a little. We only only for a limited quantity of items to be purchased (typically about 4) at the discretion of the store, to only meet a certain household quantity. Also, as always, we will accept one Manufacturer coupon in addition to one Target coupon per item.
Hope this helps!!
I wasn’t sure if this was just an issue at her store or a nationwide change of policy, but Totally Target reported this morning that it IS a company-wide change. You can read the complete Target coupon policy for yourself, but the main changes are:
1. Limit of 4 identical coupons per household, per day (unless otherwise noted on coupon) (Mindi’s note: more and more stores seem to be making a move in this direction, thanks to shelf-clearers. Just another part of the fall-out from Extreme Couponing!)
2. Returns of items purchased using Manufacturer coupons may receive coupon value returned in the form of a Target GiftCard. (Mindi’s Note: I actually like this one….since so many stores tell you that they don’t reimburse you in ANY way when you return an item when you used a coupon, yet they still got paid the value of that coupon.)
3. We reserve the right to accept, refuse or limit the use of any coupon. (Mindi’s note: not loving this change)
4. We do not accept Canadian coupons in our US stores. (Mindi’s note: did they ever?)
What do you think of the new Target coupon policy? Will it change anything about the way you shop?
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Understandable…
Understandable…
I just want to tell you another new policy that the Pottstown one has. My friend had just printed out coupons. They didn’t scan- probably because it was new ink- anyway they wouldn’t let her use them because they wouldn’t scan. This is a great way to not get repeat business!
If a Q doesn’t scan on the belt scanner ask them to try it with the hand scanner. Usually works. My local WM has a policy not to accept the Q if neither one works. Some cashiers will enter it by hand though. I guess it is their perogative.
Actually, the policy seems pretty reasonable and there is little change. Limiting to four alike coupons means no shelf clearing like is shown on EC.
Target has clear policies and they have their act together about this – which means that EC will never be allowed to film there, unlike KMart which has a very limited national policy that seems to allow individual stores to change at will. Chaos rules, and EC has a welcome mat there. Not so at stores that have a solid and reasonable coupon policy
Actually, the policy seems pretty reasonable and there is little change. Limiting to four alike coupons means no shelf clearing like is shown on EC.
Target has clear policies and they have their act together about this – which means that EC will never be allowed to film there, unlike KMart which has a very limited national policy that seems to allow individual stores to change at will. Chaos rules, and EC has a welcome mat there. Not so at stores that have a solid and reasonable coupon policy
its not that bad i only buy 6 papers a week so it would be like going in there twice a week for me which i already do if not more it right down the street for me i think it fair to everyone and kroger already does this so no biggie to me
its not that bad i only buy 6 papers a week so it would be like going in there twice a week for me which i already do if not more it right down the street for me i think it fair to everyone and kroger already does this so no biggie to me
Target has never been my favorite place to coupon – but only because the workers get really confused and don’t understand stacking or anything.
1. Very reasonable. I have always limited myself to 4 alike coupos out of courtesy to other couponers.
2. Not sure I like this one. It’s like limiting me to using my coupons only at Target.
3. I think all the stores should adhere to the corporate policy and not deviate from it.
4. Doesn’t affect me.