Miz Couponista Clipping Coupons Before Coupon Clipping Was Cool!

Today I got my sample 5 pack of Nescafe’s Taster’s Choice coffee and Garneir Moisture Rescue cream. ($1 off coupon included with both samples) Funny thing is, I got a second sample/coupon of Garneir. It was in the June issue of Allure magazine. 😛

I would like to give a shout out to my kitty Lucien. (patch of white fuzz) He was kind enough to not mess with my packets while I took a picture. I knew it was hard for him too.

~D

I’ve already posted on coupon fraud, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to to informed on this issue.  Via the CIC website:

Counterfeit coupons have cost manufacturers millions of dollars and have created numerous costs and challenges for retailers and other industry participants. These counterfeits have ranged from amateurish home-made “coupons” to high quality, professional examples virtually identical to those printed by the industry. Unfortunately, even the amateurish coupons are often accepted for redemption, creating liabilities for a variety of industry participants. Once a counterfeit is accepted, someone, whether it is a manufacturer or a retailer, is going to have to pay for it, creating uncontrollable liabilities and unnecessary trade relations issues.

 

How can you spot a fake coupon?

Here are a few things keep in mind:

Always follow the words on the coupon.  If it says 10oz box, use it for a 10oz. Sure it may scan, but it’s fraudulent use of the coupon.

Don’t use expired coupons UNLESS your store approves it.

NEVER ever copy, scan, or fax a printable coupon in anyway. There are many security features built into these coupons (that’s why they require you to download a special program in order to print). Sure it may still scan at the store, but they will not get reimbursed for it.

Penalties for those convicted of coupon fraud related crimes vary by each case and the number of laws violated.

As of this date,
Longest prison sentence: 17 years
Highest financial penalty: $5 million
Prison sentences of three to five years are not uncommon. Financial penalties generally vary, but have often been in excess of $200,000.

Listen to your gut. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.  If you have any questions about the coupon, just don’t use it.

~D

I popped into Albertsons today and was pleasantly surprised to find this coupon book. I’ve seen many people post about it on Facebook, but didn’t think I’d find it here in Missoula. SURPRISE! It was on a stand to my left as I walked in the front door.

• $1.00/1 Kingford Charcoal Products
• $1.00/2 Johnsonville Sausage
• $1.25/3 Wish-Bone Salad Dressings
• $1.00/2 Vlasic Products
• $1.00/2 Snyder’s Pretzel Pieces
• $1.00/2 Hormel Pepperoni Packs
• $1.00/1 Tyson Any’tizers Wings
• $1.00/2 Dannon Light & Fit or Danimals
• $2.00/2 Coca-Cola, 20 or 24 packs
• $1.00/2 Truvia Natural Sweetener
• B5G1 Free Powerade Zero when you buy Powerade Ion4
• B5G1 Free VitaminWater Zero when you buy VitaminWater
• $2.00/2 Coca-Cola Flavors, 12-packs excluding Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero
• $1.00/2 Chinet Plates, 15 ct+
• $1.00/1 Viva Towels, 6 regular rolls
• $1.00/2 Dixie Plates or Bowls
• $1.00/2 Wet Ones Canisters or Singles
• $1.00/1 Schick Razor
• $1.00/1 Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport
• $1.00/1 Banana Boat, 3 oz+
• $4.00/2 Coppertone Continuous Spray
• $1.00/1 Nature Made

This little gem was found in a small circular bin as you start down the pet products isle.The expiration dates range from May ~ July and total $19

• $2 off on one (1) bag Purina Beneful brand Dry Dog Food, any size, any variety.
• $1 off on one (1) Purina brand Cat or Dog Food Variety Pack, any size, any variety.
• $2 off on one (1) 27lb or larger package of Purina Tidy Cats brand Cat Litter Scoop.
• $1 off on twenty (20) 5.5oz cans of Purina Friskies brand cat food, any variety.
• $1 off on five (5) packages of Purina Alpo, Beneful Prepared Meals Mighty Dog, or Chef Michael’s wet dog food, any size, any variety.
• Buy 1, Get 2 FREE *Purchase any size Meow Mix Dry Cat Food and get TWO (2) FREE Meow Mix Market Select cups (max. value $1.00).
• Buy 2 Get 1 FREE *Purchase any TWO (2) Pup-Peroni 4.8-5.6oz dog snacks and get ONE (1) FREE Milk-Bone Healthy Favorites 5oz, Milo’s Kitchen 2.7-3.3oz OR Pup-Peroni 4.8-5.6oz dog snacks (max. value $3.50).
• $1.50 off any size of ONE (1) bag of Kibbles ‘n Bits Brand Dry Dog Food.
• $1 off on 32ct. Hartz Home Protection Training Pads
• $2 off on any ONE (1) bag of New Pedigree Food for Dogs (20lb).
• $1 off on any ONE (1) Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs.
• FREE 9Lives 4-pack Canned Cat Food OR Four (4) Single Cans of Cat Food with the purchase of any 20lb Fresh Step Cat Litter *Customer pays applicable tax on any FREE item(s) $2.00 maximum value.