Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Did you get your 99-cent Pepsi?

There were a couple things that surprised me about this offer.  First, there were actually Pepsi 12-packs still on the shelf when I got to CVS!  Second, not everyone with an Extra Care Card received this coupon!  I hope all the local couponers minded their manners today. 

I can only guess the determination for who did and did not receive the coupon was based on some kind of marketing information CVS gathers when we shop.  I personally feel that promotions like this should be available to all Extra Care members.  CVS certainly won't earn more customers by leaving people out of deals like this!  If you didn't receive the coupon, did you call the corporate office to complain?  I'm not one to recommend calling to complain, but in this case I think it would have been appropriate to voice your irritation.  I'd have been pretty upset if I'd driven all the way to CVS only to find out that I wasn't going to be able to get the 99-cent deal.

This is a good example of how the couponing sites unintentionally post bad information.  And, I'm guilty, too.  I certainly hadn't thought that some consumers would be missing out on this deal, and I didn't see any "try it at your own risk" warnings in any of the coupon emails I received.  I did receive an email from CVS and that's why I felt the offer was accurate, I had kind of doubted it before I saw the email.  So, for the future, if you don't get an email from CVS personally informing you about the offer, try it at your own risk!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Response from Dial, Red Plum

I received two very similar and very generic responses regarding the missing Dial coupons from this past Sunday's paper.  Take a look....

From Dial Corp
Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding coupons. Promotions like this are handled by marketing departments, distributors, Red Plum, and newspapers. Some promotions are regional, but we do not have information available on them.
 Thank you again for contacting us.
 Consumer Affairs
From Red Plum
The determination of how and where to distribute promotional items such as coupons is made on a market-by-market basis, based largely on the objectives of our clients. They desire the ability to reach as many consumers as possible with their offers, and want to avoid duplication. 

Many of our printed offers are available online – as well as hundreds of additional coupon codes, partner offers and savings tips!  Consumers may visit
www.RedPlum.com to view additional deals and offers and print online coupons.  RedPlum offers and coupons are available online, in newspapers, and in the mail. 

Thanks again for your interest in Valassis,
The Consumer Feedback Team


I sure wish the Dial coupon had been available as a printable!  And, I'm not so sure Red Plum ever has "hundreds" of coupons available on its website.  But, it's nice to know someone read my submissions.

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Coupons.com: L'Oreal, NYC, Chex, Smuckers

I spotted a few coupons I hadn't noticed before at Coupons.com.  I was using zip code 77477.  http://www.coupons.com/

12 pk Pepsi only 99-cents at CVS

Looks like the rumors are true.  Scan your extracare card today and see if you get the coupon for a 99-cent pack of Pepsi!  I just hope there's enough in stock!  I don't imagine you can get a raincheck for this offer, do you?  Madisonville store opens at 8 am sharp!  Good luck!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Market Place Coupon Matchups 6/15

Here are this week's coupon matchups.  The sale begins today (6/15) and ends next Tuesday (6/21).  These prices and coupons are reported as accurately as possible!
  • Best Choice Physx 2/$1- There's no couppon for these, but that's a good price for a sports drink!
  • Tyson Bag Chicken $8.27 - $1/1 Anytizers Wings (5/22 SS); $1/1 Anytizers Snacks http://www.tyson.com/Consumer/Promotions/Coupons.aspx
  • Pop Tarts 2/$5 - $1/3 (5/15 RP)
  • A.1. 2/$5 - $1/1 10oz or Larger (6/5 SS)
  • Duncan Hines Frosting $1.37 - Get (1) Free Duncan Hines Premium Cake Mix when you buy ANY (2) Duncan Hines Products (6/5 SS); buy two frostings, pay $2.74 and get a Premium Cake Mix Free (if available at Market Place)
  • Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad 4/$5 - 50-cents/2 (6/5 SS)  ***This one doubles to $1/2; buy 4, use two coupons and pay $0.75 each***
  • Kool-Aid 8 for $1 - 50-cents off 5 packs; this coupon is double-able!  so, you should be able to get all 8 packs for FREE, but it depends on how Market Place processes the coupon;  https://www.facebook.com/koolaid?v=app_190915117595555; you have to click "enter now"
Remember that Market Place limits you to 3 of the same coupon per person per day!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Sureway Coupon Matchups 6/15

Here are your Sureway coupon matchups.  Sale starts today (6/15) and ends next Tuesday (6/21).  Remember that Sureway WILL double coupons with a face value of 50-cents and under!  They do have a limit of 3 like coupons per person, per day.  They do accept internet printable coupons on a case by case basis.  These prices and coupons are reported as accurately as possible!
  • NY Texas Toast 2/$5 - 50-cents On Any One New York Frozen Product (All You Magazine, May 2011)  ***This one doubles to $1; use two coupons and pay $1.50 each***
  • Sister Schubert's Rolls $2.98 - 50-cents off any One Sister Schubert's Product (All You Magazine, April 2011 or May 2011)  ***This one doubles to $1, pay $1.98***
  • Fisher Boy Frozen Fish $3.48 - 75-cents off any one Fisher Boy Product, 16 oz or larger;  http://www.fisherboy.com/offers/coupon-download/
  • Ronco Pasta $1.98 - 55-cent off any one package of Ronco pasta (have to signup and receive coupon link in your confirmation email) http://www.roncorecipes.com/users/registration
  • Downy Fabric Softener $3.98 - 50-cents off (6/5 P&G)  ***This one doubles to $1; pay $2.98***
  • Pampers Diapers, Assorted $8.98 - $1.50 off Pampers Cruisers (6/5 P&G)
  • Energizer Batteries 2/$6 - $1 off any One pack of Energizer Brand Batteries (5/1 SS or 5/22 SS)
  • Old Spice Deodorant $2.29 - $1/2 Old Spice Products (6/5 P&G) or Buy a Deodorant get a Bodywash Free (6/5 P&G)
  • Crest Toothpaste $1.99 - 75-cents off (6/5 P&G)
  • Excedrin $2.99 - 75-cents off any 20ct or larger (6/5 SS)
  • Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $3.69 - $1/2 Pantene Products (6/5 P&G)
  • Eckrich Polish or Smoked Sausage $2.68 - $1/2 Smoked Sausage Product (5/15 SS)
Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Food Giant Coupon Matchups 6/15

Here are your Food Giant coupon matchups.  Sale starts today (6/15) and ends next Tuesday (6/21).  Remember that Food Giant will not accept internet printable coupons, and they do not double!  These prices and coupons are reported as accurately as possible!


  • Duncan Hines Frosting 2/$3 - Get (1) Free Duncan Hines Premium Cake Mix when you buy ANY (2) Duncan Hines Products (6/5 SS); buy two frostings, pay $3 and get a Premium Cake Mix Free (if available at Food Giant)
  • NY Texas Toast 2/$5 - 50-cents On Any One New York Frozen Product (All You Magazine, May 2011)
  • Sister Schubert's Rolls $2.98 - 50-cents off any One Sister Schubert's Product (All You Magazine, April 2011 or May 2011)
  • Downy Fabric Softener $3.98 - 50-cents off (6/5 P&G)
  • Pampers Diapers, Assorted $8.98 - $1.50 off Pampers Cruisers (6/5 P&G)
  • Eckrich Polish or Smoked Sausage $2.68 - $1/2 Smoked Sausage Product (5/15 SS)
Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Coupons.com resets? Not for me!


I have read in a couple different coupon emails that the Haribo coupon on Coupons.com has "reset" and can be printed again.  I was able to find it and select it, but it would not print for me.  I also read that the Milky Way coupon has reset, and I wasn't able to find it again. 

Signup with Right@Home

Signup with Right@Home for some printable coupons.  The Shout can be used on the travel size Shout Wipes making them free!  Those wipes are great to have around!

Hip 2 Save, anyone?

Have you stumbled across the website Hip2Save?  Her name is Colin and she has a ton of video clips about couponing.  Here's the link to her Walmart Price Match clip:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQVcUd3OFs  I love her little videos, I don't know why.  I just do.  She even has a blooper reel, who doesn't love bloopers!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqtWgdE2O90&feature=related  You gotta watch the bloopers!

BTW, I am totally envious of the Travel Section at her Walmart.  Has anyone seen the travel size Old Spice Bodywash anywhere?

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/15/2011)

Salute Our Troops at Kangaroo

Have a soldier in your life?  I do, and I love to see establishments supporting our troops! 

Powerade Zero Printable


Visit I Heart The Mart where you can find a link to the direct print of this Powerade coupon. 

Fisherboy Printable

Fisher Boy Frozen Fish is on sale at Sureway for $3.48.  This coupon doesn't double so you may want to price compare!

Ronco Pasta Printable


Signup and receive a printable coupon link in your confirmation email.  Ronco pasta is on sale at Sureway for $1.98 this week.  The coupon won't double so you may want to price compare.