An expired coupon is such a sad thing. A tree was cut down, paper was made, ink was used and then "POOF" it is off to the land fill because a little bit of type made it worthless. Well, here is an opportunity to breath life back into those lost savings and help our military families abroad. Check out OCP.
What is OCP?
Our program serves military families by assisting you to forward "manufacturer's coupons" to overseas military bases. These bundles of coupons are placed on tables, at the PX/ BX and Commissary, or handed out for use by military members and families on base. This helps the family save valuable dollars and stretch their budget. Your totals are listed at our site.
This is not a tax deductible charity. This is a patriotic charity. You are supporting the service person and their family by sending coupons that you do not use, and all of the extra ones that you can find, to them. The service pay rates are no longer below the poverty level, but they are in no way great when you have a family. Our military service families appreciate your assistance.
Our charity is run at the most, by just a few volunteers and often by just one. We have no donations and no budget. Our volunteers spend a lot of their free time and personal funds to support this worthy cause and care very much about it. Please keep in mind that we also have personal lives that require our attention. At times we may be absent to attend to personal affairs and not get right back to you but we have not abandoned the program. We will be back soon. Please be patient. For information on the program please read the site.
This website will answer almost any question you can think of. We have been doing this and answering questions for over 17 years. Please read through the site carefully. If you still have questions, by all means send them to us.
Thanks for your interest and your support! AND...here is the link: http://www.ocpnet.org
Yreka-Siskiyou County Coupon Exchange
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Gifting ideas using coupons
Those of us who coupon on a regular basis hate to have a coupon go to waste. It is almost emotional sometimes when a coupon expires or there is a really good sale that could become a really great discount if you just used the product or knew some one who did.
Well, here are some ideas to help others and avoid that horrible feeling of the death of a coupon.
You have pet foods and/or supplies coupons, but do not have a pet or in our case our pets can't eat the food due to allergies. If you can afford to make the purchase, your local animal rescue ranch, humane society and similar organizations are grateful for donations and be sure to check with your tax preparer for the added benefit of the purchase being tax deductible.
You have feminine hygiene and/or personal hygiene coupons, but have no need for them. If you can afford to make the purchase, your local womens shelter would appreciate the donation. Again, check with the tax guy.
You have baby product coupons, but not a baby in sight! If you can afford to buy the product, check with the womens shelter, the domestic violence office, foster care agencies and food closets to donate to those who need a hand up.
There are churches and organizations that give baskets to those who need a hand up and most times these baskets do not include items for non-human companions. Make donations to these organizations with a note explaining why you are donating so they don't think you expect people to eat products made for non-human consumption. And, as always, check with the tax man!
I hope this thought, blog, post, article; whatever you what to call it has far reaching ripples in giving those in need a hand up.
Well, here are some ideas to help others and avoid that horrible feeling of the death of a coupon.
You have pet foods and/or supplies coupons, but do not have a pet or in our case our pets can't eat the food due to allergies. If you can afford to make the purchase, your local animal rescue ranch, humane society and similar organizations are grateful for donations and be sure to check with your tax preparer for the added benefit of the purchase being tax deductible.
You have feminine hygiene and/or personal hygiene coupons, but have no need for them. If you can afford to make the purchase, your local womens shelter would appreciate the donation. Again, check with the tax guy.
You have baby product coupons, but not a baby in sight! If you can afford to buy the product, check with the womens shelter, the domestic violence office, foster care agencies and food closets to donate to those who need a hand up.
There are churches and organizations that give baskets to those who need a hand up and most times these baskets do not include items for non-human companions. Make donations to these organizations with a note explaining why you are donating so they don't think you expect people to eat products made for non-human consumption. And, as always, check with the tax man!
I hope this thought, blog, post, article; whatever you what to call it has far reaching ripples in giving those in need a hand up.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Ray's Food Place ALL ACCESS PASS
Ray's Food Place has rolled out it's ALL ACCESS PASS. It should be rolled out in Siskiyou County early next year, 2012. Beat the rush and join now to receive special coupons, savings, recipes and more. You can join using the link below.
ALL ACCESS PASS
ALL ACCESS PASS
Friday, November 18, 2011
Walmarts Coupon Policy
We gladly accept the following types of coupons*
- Print-at-home internet coupons
- Must be legible
- Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons with a specified price
- Are acceptable in black and white or color
- May not be duplicated
- Manufacturers' coupons
- For dollar/cents off
- For free items (except those printed off the Internet)
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
- Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- May not be duplicated
- Competitors' coupons
- A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
- Have a valid expiration date
- Are acceptable in black and white
- Soft drink container caps
- Checkout coupons ("Catalinas")
- Printed at our competitors' registers for dollar/cents off on a specific item
- Must have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific item requirements printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- Are acceptable in black and white
- May not be duplicated
We DO NOT accept the following coupons:
- Checkout coupons
- Dollars/cents off the entire basket purchase
- Percentage off the entire basket purchase
- Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
- Competitors' coupons
- Dollars/cents off at a specific retailer
- Percentage off
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons without a specified price
- Double- or triple-value coupons
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
- We only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
- Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
- Only one coupon per item.
- Item purchased must be identical to the coupon (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc).
- There is no limit on the number of coupons per transaction.
- Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
- If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.
- SNAP items purchased in a SNAP transaction are ineligible for cash back.
- WIC items purchased in a WIC transaction are applied to the basket purchase and may not be eligible for cash back. Refer to state-specific WIC guidelines.
- Great Value, Marketside, Equate, Parents Choice, and World Table coupons have no cash value and are ineligible for cash back or application to the basket purchase.
- The system will prompt for supervisor verification for:
- 40 coupons per transaction.
- A coupon of $20 or greater on one item.
- $50 or more in coupons in one transaction.
Ray's & Shop Smart Coupon Policy
C&K Market, Inc. Coupon Standards
Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it’s simple to use
them in our stores!
• C&K Market Family of Stores (Ray’s, Shop Smart, C&K Market & Pharmacy Express)
accepts one manufacturer coupon and one retailer coupon for the same item (unless
prohibited)
• Coupons should have an expiration date and must be presented within the valid dates.
We will not accept expired coupons
• We accept valid internet coupons
• Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts
or coupons are applied
• We cannot give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase
value of an item.
• We do not accept coupons from other retailers
• All coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
• We reserve the right to limit coupon quantities, substitute like items or correct any errors
Rite Aid Coupon Policy
To Our Valued Customers:
Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:
COUPON TYPES:
Manufacturer Coupons
Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begins with a “5.”
Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons
Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via email. These coupons are labeled “manufacturer coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “49.”
Rite Aid Valuable Coupons
Rite Aid coupons are labeled “Valuable Coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “48.”
Internet/Print at Home coupons
Rite Aid will accept internet / print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.
A Rite Aid coupon (with the Rite Aid logo) is NOT considered an internet coupon (even if printed off the internet) and is therefore not subject to the $5.00 maximum.
+UP Reward Coupons
+UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any nonprescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.
Buy One, Get One Free
Rite Aid accepts Buy One, Get One Free coupons, however only one coupon can be used for each pair of items purchased. A customer can use one “cents off” coupon in conjunction with the item they are purchasing on a Buy One Get One Free promotion (or with a Buy One Get One Free coupon), although the value of the cents off coupon cannot exceed the selling price of the item.
Buy One Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
Total Purchase Coupons
Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.
These coupons are accepted under the following conditions:
o The coupon is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.
o Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).
o Coupons for individual items can also be used including another “48” coupon that is tied to an item in the transaction.
o Provided the total of items purchased is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.
ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES:
General Guidelines:
Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
Register will validate coupon through scanning or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.
In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.
When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.
Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity or the coupon cannot be established.
Multiple Coupons
More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
o All coupons match the item being purchased.
o The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the item before sales tax.
No more than one “48” Rite Aid Valuable coupon, one “49” Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one “5” Manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item. Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
Revised May 2011
Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:
COUPON TYPES:
Manufacturer Coupons
Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begins with a “5.”
Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons
Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via email. These coupons are labeled “manufacturer coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “49.”
Rite Aid Valuable Coupons
Rite Aid coupons are labeled “Valuable Coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “48.”
Internet/Print at Home coupons
Rite Aid will accept internet / print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.
A Rite Aid coupon (with the Rite Aid logo) is NOT considered an internet coupon (even if printed off the internet) and is therefore not subject to the $5.00 maximum.
+UP Reward Coupons
+UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any nonprescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.
Buy One, Get One Free
Rite Aid accepts Buy One, Get One Free coupons, however only one coupon can be used for each pair of items purchased. A customer can use one “cents off” coupon in conjunction with the item they are purchasing on a Buy One Get One Free promotion (or with a Buy One Get One Free coupon), although the value of the cents off coupon cannot exceed the selling price of the item.
Buy One Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
Total Purchase Coupons
Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.
These coupons are accepted under the following conditions:
o The coupon is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.
o Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).
o Coupons for individual items can also be used including another “48” coupon that is tied to an item in the transaction.
o Provided the total of items purchased is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.
ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES:
General Guidelines:
Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
Register will validate coupon through scanning or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.
In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.
When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.
Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity or the coupon cannot be established.
Multiple Coupons
More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
o All coupons match the item being purchased.
o The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the item before sales tax.
No more than one “48” Rite Aid Valuable coupon, one “49” Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one “5” Manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item. Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
Revised May 2011
Raleys Coupon Policy
Raley's stores currently accept company coupons, manufacturer coupons and coupons printed from the internet.
We also accept manufacturers' coupon in addition to our store coupon for the same item as long as the combined amount of the coupons do not exceed the value of the item.
We cannot give cash back if the combined coupons would be higher than the retail of the item.
However, we do not accept competitor's coupons, expired coupons, coupons for product sizes or flavors that our stores do not carry or coupons that are for more than the value of the item.
We currently do not support double-the-coupon value promotions.
We also accept manufacturers' coupon in addition to our store coupon for the same item as long as the combined amount of the coupons do not exceed the value of the item.
We cannot give cash back if the combined coupons would be higher than the retail of the item.
However, we do not accept competitor's coupons, expired coupons, coupons for product sizes or flavors that our stores do not carry or coupons that are for more than the value of the item.
We currently do not support double-the-coupon value promotions.
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