Target is probably my favorite place to coupon regularly. Even without coupons, there are always some awesome deals. One of my favorite things about Target is all the stacking you can do. Target Store Coupons, Target Mobile Coupons, MF Coupons, Target Cartwheel, Ibotta... Whew, that's a lot of stuff to use all on one item and it can get confusing if you aren't sure how things work. So, let's talk about how couponing at Target works...
First, check out Target's Coupon Policy. It's always a good idea to check out a store's policy so you know the rules.
Main things to remember
1. Target allows ONE MF coupon and ONE Target coupon and ONE Cartwheel on an item.
2. They do not accept print at home coupons for a FREE item if there are no requirements (such as "up to $3.99 value")
Target Store Coupons
Check out and print Target Store Coupons here. You can use ONE Target Store Coupon and ONE Manufacture Coupon on an item. This is called Stacking. If you have a MF coupon for $1/1 and a Target Coupon for $1/1, then you can save a total of $2 off that one item when using both coupons. If you have a BOGO Coupon, you cannot use another BOGO coupon with it but you can use a cents/dollars off coupon, as long as one is a Target Coupon and one is a MF Coupon.
Target Mobile Coupons
Sign up to receive coupons by text messages by texting COUPONS to 827438. They have special coupon codes to text throughout the month to get special Mobile Coupons other than the regular offers, so watch the blog for these codes. These coupons can only be used once. Target Mobile coupons and printed Target Store coupons cannot be used on the same item, as they are both Target coupons.
Using Mobile Coupons
There will be a link in the text message that opens an image like this (only you will see a full barcode at the top):
The Target associate will scan the barcode and any coupons that can be applied will be. You can also copy the web address and type it into your home computer and print out a copy of this, so they can scan it like a regular coupon or you can take a screen shot and save it as a picture for quick access, especially a good idea if you are using multiple Target Mobile Coupons.
Target Cartwheel
Sign up for Target Cartwheel here. Target Cartwheel is another way to get extra savings at Target. Browse through their offers and Add them to your cartwheel. Once you've added all the offers you can, you can print out your Cartwheel (there will be a barcode at the top of the page) and this is what the associate will scan. You're barcode wont change even when you make changes to your offers, so you can reuse the same print out over and over. Have the associate scan your cartwheel last, they must scan all coupons before you can scan the cartwheel. You can also download the Target Cartwheel app on your phone. I love this app because I can make changes to my Cartwheel while I'm in the store. You can use a Cartwheel offer with a MF coupon and/or a Target Store Coupon, making a triple stack of savings.
EXAMPLE:
Strawberries $1.99
Target Cartwheel - $0.10
Target Mobile Coupon - $1.00
MF Coupon - $0.75
Final Price = $0.14
Target works with Ibotta, an app that you download to your phone that gives you CASH back for items (It's cash, not coupons). Not only can you redeem any of the regular offers Ibotta has at Target, but they have special Store Extras that can only be redeemed at Target. Since Ibotta is a Cash Back offer, not a coupon, it can be used regardless of any coupons you use.
EXAMPLE
Kids Cliff ZBars $2.99
MF Coupon - $1.00 (x2)
Target Store Coupon $1/2
*Buy 2 boxes, use 2 MF coupons and 1 Target coupon
Pay $3.98
Ibotta Offer $1 Cash Back
Ibotta Bonus $1 for buying 2
Final Price after rebate = $1.98 or $.99 each
Read more about Ibotta here.
And I think that about covers it... Questions? Let me know!
NOTE****Totally Target is an awesome page to follow for everything Target related!
No comments:
Post a Comment