Target and I have had our ups and downs over the last couple of years, but I just can’t stay away even if I’ve had a bad experience. I realize that the bad experience is due to the cashier’s lack of training on Target’s coupon policy, and I am forgiving. They still have room to improve, and based on the economy I think that they will need to continue to improve to keep people coming back. I had a great experience today, with only one small $30 mistake.
I went to Target in the hopes of finding the elusive Air Wick Freshmatic Air Fresheners which would end up being free after coupons, paying tax of course. I had another handful of coupons to to use as well, and ended up with a wide assortment of items for a total of $23.37. I received a $5 gift card for purchasing the Glade Holiday Scents (purchase 5, receive $5 gift card), and will also submit my receipt for SC Johnson’s $5 rebate. Tax was a whopping $6.31 since it is based off the pre-coupon amount, and I used a $5 gift card from purchasing the Fusion razors earlier this week.
My original total was considerably higher at $53.37 and I was a little surprised that it would be that high. I went ahead and paid the total, but examined my receipt once I returned to my car. I noticed that five of my $6 coupons for the Air Wick had not been taken off my order, and after returning to the customer service counter, it was quickly fixed and my $30 was returned. Target was extremely busy while I was there, and I was so happy that the experience ended up being a positive even after the coupon fiasco.
There was also a bonus at the end of my receipt. I had heard that Target would be starting a program to credit five cents every time you use a reusable bag, and there it was at the end of my receipt. More reason to shop at Target in my opinion.
Great deals!
A lot of places will give you a bag credit- be sure to ask!
I will, thanks! Imagine the reduction in plastic bags if everyone did this. Wow!
I am one of those people who have the bags, but never remember to take them with me. Even if I put them in the truck I still forget to take them in. I guess I need to put a note on the dash reminding me to get them in the store! I have a horrible memory.
Mandie I know what you mean. I can have them sitting next to me in the car and forget them. Somehow though when I walk into Aldi it is like second nature to remember them.
do they give 5c per bag, or just 5c per visit?
The bottom of my receipt says “Save 5 cents every time you use a reusable bag”. It isn’t very clear, but I’ve read other places indicating that it is for more than one bag.