Have you ever purchased something, only to see that the same item is on sale the next week? Ask your store if they price adjust. What is a price adjustment? Simply, it means that the store will refund you the difference of the price you originally paid for the item and the current sale price for the item. Many stores do have restrictions, such as no adjustments on clearance items, but it never hurts to ask.
The only drawback on getting a price adjustment is that there is usually a short time frame where an item can be adjusted. This time frame is usually one to two weeks, but can be as long as thirty days. The most important thing in receiving a price adjustment is to have your original receipt. Getting a price adjustment may seem trivial if it’s only a few dollars, but could really payoff on higher priced items.
I purchased a vase at Kohl’s at 40% off. I am hoping that either this week or next it will be at 50% off. The difference is only about $5, but I drive by this store on my regular weekly trips so there is no added expense just to drop in and check the price. Think about all the items you purchase throughout the year, and the potential savings in refunds that could be had by watching sale prices and getting a price adjustment.
For items purchased at a place like Target or Walmart where a weekly ad is available, it makes the process easier to determine if an item is on sale, although everything will not be listed in the ad. It may not be a real money maker to drive to a store that is out of the way if there isn’t a significant amount of savings for a price adjustment. This is just one more way to stretch your dollar and make your money work for you.